SC FC Petrolul Ploiesti vs Otelul Galati Best odds and tips

Otelul Galati currently sit 2nd in the Liga I Playout 2025 table with 31 points from seven games, three more than their opponents on Monday, Petrolul Ploiesti, who are 5th with 28 points from the same number of games. Petrolul Ploiesti are on a poor run of form heading into this game, losing their last two games and winning just two of their last five. Coach Mehmet Topal was appointed in March 2025 and has instilled a pragmatic style of play in the team, but they lack consistency. A 4-0 home win over FC Gloria Buzau was followed by back-to-back defeats, 0-1 to FCV Farul Constanta and 2-0 to UTA Arad. Petrolul Ploiesti have a slightly better record at home, winning two of their last three, but inconsistency is still a problem.

Otelul Galati are a different beast to Petrolul Ploiesti, with Gyorgy Laszlo Balint’s men possessing a different mentality since he took over as coach. They have won four and lost just one of their last five games, with their 3-0 away win over Sepsi OSK putting them in a strong position in the Playout table. Their only defeat in their last five came at home to Hermannstadt (1-2) three days ago, so Otelul Galati are strong on the road at the moment.

SC FC Petrolul Ploiesti like to keep the ball and build up their attacks, but they need to have their defence in position before they push forward. Gheorghe Grozav is their main man up front, with the midfielder scoring three goals in 7 Liga I Playout 2025 appearances, all of them in the last five. Otelul Galati are a direct side, pressing in midfield and looking to counter-attack quickly. Razvan Tanasa is their main man up front, with the forward scoring three goals in 7 Liga I Playout 2025 appearances, also all of them in the last five. He is also a good link-up man and can stretch the opposition defence when Otelul are on the counter, which fits in perfectly with their style of play. The last meeting between these two sides was a 0-0 draw three months ago in the Liga 1 2024/2025 season and, given the tight odds on offer for this game, another cagey affair is expected. SC FC Petrolul Ploiesti are 2.60 favourites to win, with Otelul Galati just behind at 2.80 and the draw at 3.10, so this is a game where the ‘under 2.5 goals’ market looks attractive.