Rapid Bucuresti vs Petrolul Ploiesti Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – January 16

Prediction

Rapid Bucuresti

W D

2nd place in Romania Liga I

? - ?

16/01/2027 13:00

Petrolul Ploiesti

W L

13th place in Romania Liga I

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Rapid Bucuresti vs Petrolul Ploiesti on January 16, 2027 (kick-off: 13:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Rapid Bucuresti vs Petrolul Ploiesti preview before placing for you.

Rapid Bucuresti are currently 2nd with 7 points after 3 matches.
Petrolul Ploiesti sit 13th with 3 points from 3 matches.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

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Pred

Correct

Avg.g

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Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 16/01/2027

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FCSB	7	3	2	1	0	6	2	4
02 Rapid Bucuresti	7	3	2	1	0	5	2	3
03 CS Universitatea Craiova	6	3	2	0	1	9	5	4
04 Universitaea Cluj	6	3	2	0	1	4	3	1
05 Arges	6	3	2	0	1	2	2	0
06 FC Otelul Galati	5	3	1	2	0	5	4	1
07 Dinamo Bucuresti	4	3	1	1	1	6	3	3
08 Farul Constanta	4	3	1	1	1	5	4	1
09 Corvinul Hunedoara	4	3	1	1	1	4	3	1
10 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	4	3	1	1	1	2	2	0
11 FC Voluntari	4	3	1	1	1	3	7	-4
12 CFR Cluj	3	3	1	0	2	7	5	2
13 Petrolul Ploiesti	3	3	1	0	2	1	5	-4
14 FC Botosani	2	3	0	2	1	4	5	-1
15 UTA Arad	1	3	0	1	2	2	7	-5
16 FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc	0	3	0	0	3	0	6	-6

Rapid Bucuresti Last 6 matches

03/08/2026 01:30

Rapid Bucuresti 3 - 1 CFR Cluj Romania Liga I

28/07/2026 01:30

FC Botosani 1 - 1 Rapid Bucuresti Romania Liga I

21/07/2026 01:30

Rapid Bucuresti 1 - 0 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe Romania Liga I

09/07/2026 22:30

Rapid Bucuresti 1 - 2 Slovan Liberec International Club Friendly

08/07/2026 22:30

Rapid Bucuresti 1 - 1 FK Kosice International Club Friendly

05/07/2026 22:15

Rapid Wien 0 - 0 Rapid Bucuresti International Club Friendly

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Petrolul Ploiesti

02/08/2026 01:30

CS Universitatea Craiova 4 - 0 Petrolul Ploiesti Romania Liga I

25/07/2026 01:30

Arges 1 - 0 Petrolul Ploiesti Romania Liga I

19/07/2026 23:30

Petrolul Ploiesti 1 - 0 Dinamo Bucuresti Romania Liga I

11/07/2026 23:30

Petrolul Ploiesti 2 - 2 Chindia Targoviste International Club Friendly

10/07/2026 15:30

Petrolul Ploiesti 1 - 1 FCM Targu Mures International Club Friendly

03/07/2026 16:00

Arka Gdynia 2 - 0 Petrolul Ploiesti International Club Friendly

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Romania Liga I

Played games

Goals

Scored

439

Avg. per game

1.47

Conceded

352

Avg. per game

1.18

Scored

338

Avg. per game

1.18

Conceded

315

Avg. per game

1.10

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 299 matches

YesNo

234 (78%)65 (22%)

In last 299 matches

NoYes

194 (68%)92 (32%)

Rapid Bucuresti

Recent matches

Petrolul Ploiesti

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

/Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Rapid Bucuresti

Petrolul Ploiesti

Shots

Rapid Bucuresti

Total shots

11.45 avg / game

Blocked

343 total

Avg. 3.73

Petrolul Ploiesti

Total shots

10.66 avg / game

Blocked

261 total

Avg. 3.00

Rapid Bucuresti Pass Petrolul Ploiesti

Total passes

58620

Avg. 419 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

52698

Avg. 379 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Rapid Bucuresti

299

Played games

Petrolul Ploiesti

286

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.34

4.54

1357

Corners

1201

4.20

4.94

1478

Throw-ins

1479

5.17

0.86

258

Offsides

236

0.83

2.09

626

GK saves

488

1.71

Rapid Bucuresti

DISCIPLINARY

Petrolul Ploiesti

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.82

543

532

1.86

0.09

0.08

8.33

2492

Fouls

2162

7.56

6.17

1845

Tackles

1798

6.29

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How We Build the Rapid Bucuresti vs Petrolul Ploiesti Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Rapid Bucuresti vs Petrolul Ploiesti on 16 January 2027 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Romania Liga I fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Rapid Bucuresti vs Petrolul Ploiesti Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Rapid Bucuresti's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Petrolul Ploiesti's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Romania Liga I Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Romania Liga I standings and the Romania Liga I form table to understand exactly where Rapid Bucuresti and Petrolul Ploiesti sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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