Prediction for match Petrolul Ploiesti — Oţelul

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

In the Romanian Superliga on 18.05.2026, Petrolul Ploiesti will face Oţelul. According to the 1X2 odds, Petrolul Ploiesti is the favorite with odds of 1.58, corresponding to a 58.93% chance of winning. A draw is set at odds of 3.80 (24.50%), while an Oţelul victory is at 5.62 (16.57%). This reflects Petrolul Ploiesti's advantage based on their current form and recent match statistics. Both teams play attacking football, as shown by their recent results. We can expect a competitive match with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities for both sides.

Team Results and Statistics

Looking at secondary statistics, Petrolul Ploiesti has an average possession of 49.2% over the last five games, with 2.2 yellow cards, 14.4 fouls, and 1.4 offsides per match. Oţelul boasts higher possession at 52.2%, with 2 yellow cards, 15.2 fouls, and 2 offsides. In their last three matches, Petrolul Ploiesti played as follows: 10.05.2026 Botosani - Petrolul Ploiesti 1-1, 03.05.2026 Petrolul Ploiesti - UTA Arad 1-1, 24.04.2026 FCSB - Petrolul Ploiesti 3-1. Oţelul's last three matches were: 09.05.2026 Oţelul - Farul Constanta 3-2, 02.05.2026 Oţelul - Metaloglobus 2-2, 25.04.2026 Botosani - Oţelul 1-1. In their last head-to-head meeting on 08.11.2025, Petrolul Ploiesti and Oţelul ended in a 0-0 draw.

Teams' Scoring Streaks

Over the last five matches, Petrolul Ploiesti has an average total of 2.6 goals per game, scoring 1.2 and conceding 1.4. Oţelul has higher numbers: 3.2 goals per game, with 1.4 scored and 1.8 conceded. For matches with over 2.5 goals, Petrolul Ploiesti achieved this in 2 out of 5, while Oţelul did so in 3 out of 5. In the first half, Petrolul Ploiesti had over 1.5 goals once in 5 matches, and Oţelul twice in 5. In the second half, Petrolul Ploiesti had over 1.5 goals in 4 out of 5 matches, and Oţelul in 3 out of 5. This indicates a trend towards higher scoring in the second half. Petrolul Ploiesti most frequently scores between the 16-30 and 76-90 minute marks (29% each), while Oţelul scores most often between 16-30 minutes (27%). Petrolul Ploiesti concedes most frequently between 61-75 minutes (43%), and Oţelul between 31-45 minutes (40%). The combined goal statistics and frequency of over 2.5 goals suggest that betting on over 2.0 total goals at odds of 1.56 is a solid option for this match, supported by both teams' average scoring and second-half activity.

Analysis of Corner Totals

Petrolul Ploiesti averages 5.4 corners per game, Oţelul 4.2. Over the last five matches, the total corners over 9.5 occurred 2 times for Petrolul Ploiesti and once for Oţelul. Among available corner totals, the line closest to the average sum (9.6) is 9.5. For this line, you have two outcomes: over 9.5 corners at 2.03, under 9.5 at 1.80. Considering both teams' average corner activity, betting on over 9.5 corners seems justified, especially since both teams frequently earn set pieces. Additionally, Petrolul Ploiesti tends to take more corners, which could impact the overall corner count in this match.