FCSB vs Petrolul Prediction: Can the visitors continue their great form?

FCSB will host CFR Cluj on Saturday in the Arena Nationala. Petrolul has been unbelievably unbeaten in all his last eight games in the competitions. Can they win again here? Below are previews, head-to-head statistics, expert betting tips, and odds. 

FCSB

WLLWD

FCSB played a 2-2 draw in their last game against CFR Cluj. Louis Munteanu put CFR Cluj ahead in the 36th minute before getting his brace in the 50th minute. However, Simao Rocha got two assists to draw FCSB level when Alexandru Baluta and Joyskim Dawa scored in the 59th and 87th minutes. This result makes them unbeaten in their last three games in all competitions. They sit 12th on the table with 9 points from 8 matches, scoring ten goals and conceding 12.

Petrolul

DWDWD

Petrolul played a 1-1 draw in their last game against Farul Constanta. Mihnea Radulescu's goal in the 33rd minute was disallowed by the video assistant referee (VAR). However, Denis Alibec put Farul Constanta ahead in the 60th minute before Gheorghe Grozav equalized for Petrolul in the 83rd minute. With this, Petrolul are unbelievably unbeaten in their last eight games in all competitions. They sit 6th in the league, standing with 14 points from 9 matches, scoring seven goals, and conceding 6.

H2H

Since 2014, FCSB and Petrolul have met 11 times. FCSB won five times, Petrolul won once, and four ended in draws. The last game between the two sides ended in a 1-0 win for FCSB.

Expert betting tips

Although Petrolul are in great form at the moment, FCSB will still get an easy win here. However, I expect the defending champions to also keep a clean sheet in this clash. FCSB have their full focus on the league now, and nothing will stop them from getting a win.

• W1 for 1.64 odds
• Under 2.5 for 1.79 odds
• BTTS-NO for 1.74 odds