Otelul and Petrolul 52 will face each other in a Liga 1 game in Romania on Saturday, January 27th, 2024, at 15:00h (UTC), check the Otelul vs Petrolul 52 betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Otelul vs Petrolul 52 will occur
The game will be played in the small Stadionul Oţelul stadium, in the city of Galaţi, with a capacity for 13932 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the Otelul vs Petrolul 52 betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the Liga 1, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.39 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 2.63 goals per match.
Otelul last match
Otelul comes from a draw in the last match played. On that occasion the opponent was Voluntari, in a match valid for Liga 1, and the match ended 1-1. Coach D. Toma’s team lined up with this formation: 4-3-3.
Before the match the draw had odds around 2.80, so the tie was a logical result for a match that was expected to be quite evenly matched.
Petrolul 52 last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for Liga 1, Petrolul 52, who used a 5-3-2 formation, faced the Dinamo Bucureşti team with a final score of 1-0.
The forecast was that the match between the two teams would be quite close, hence the home win had odds of 2.20.
Otelul vs Petrolul 52 h2h
When these teams last played against each other in Liga 1, Otelul ranked 13th place while Petrolul 52 was in 4th place. Otelul initiated hostilities with a 4-3-3 formation while Petrolul 52 played using a 4-4-1-1 tactic.
Their last 2023/2024 Liga 1 match which took place on 01-09-2023 was such a competitive game it ended in a 2-2 draw.
Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?
Otelul
Liga 1 leaderboard now
Considering the home team Otelul, standing in 10th place with 27 points in the Liga 1 competition in Romania. Their performance statistics have been such as 5 wins, 5 losses and, 12 draws.
This means that in the 23rd round the team has no advantage in relation to the U Craiova 1948 team that is in the 11th place.
Otelul, although not having high aspirations, no relegation concerns, and occupying the middle of the league table in the Romania Liga 1, will still try to take advantage of the home factor to get a win.
Otelul analysis
At the end of round 22 in Liga 1, Otelul scored 23 goals and conceded 23 goals.
As we approach the Regular Season, Otelul is set for another intriguing match. In the inaugural game, the team had 3.73 shots on target, providing a glimpse into their attacking potential. This statistic adds an element of anticipation for the upcoming match, as we await to see how Otelul will navigate their offensive strategies in this encounter.
The average ball possession of Otelul in this league is 43.77%, which means that the team has a rather wait-and-see attitude and does not often take over the ball of the game. Therefore, for the match against Petrolul 52 they should do something to reverse the trend and try to impose their game on their opponents if they want the win.
Best goalscorer from Otelul
In the individual highlights of the team in the offensive sector, the focus falls on Alexandru Pop so far in the competition. With 9 goals with his signature, the Attacker has helped his team Otelul to achieve victorious results this season.
It should also be noted that 2 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Petrolul 52
Liga 1 leaderboard now
With 30 points won, Petrolul 52 is in 8th place on the leaderboard, which leaves the team in the Relegation Round zone. The team’s campaign so far is 6 wins against 4 losses, plus 12 draws.
Which means that Hermannstadt team, at position 9, is in close pursuit of the team, that has an advantage of 1 point, in the 23rd round.
Petrolul 52 analysis
Currently, in the Liga 1, Petrolul 52 sums 23 goals for and a total of 22 goals against, after 22 rounds played.
Recent performances have shown that Petrolul 52 is having trouble scoring goals, with a low number of goals scored and a high number of matches where they failed to score. This could indicate that they need to improve their attacking play by creating better chances and being more efficient in front of goal.
Best goalscorer from Petrolul 52
If we want to highlight a player from the team’s attack at this stage, we have to name Jair. The Midfielder scored 6 goals in the current season, helping Petrolul 52 to achieve victory in several disputes.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Otelul is Alexandru Pop, who has already scored 9 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Petrolul 52 is Jair, he has scored in 6 opportunities.
Petrolul 52 has conceded 9 away goals in 11 away matches. Here the recommended bet will be that Petrolul 52 will have a clean sheet, remember that the last time these teams met the score was 2-2, something to take into consideration.
A good time to bet for those watching the live game is in the 75-90 minute period where most goals happen.
Taking into consideration that Petrolul 52 scores an average of 0.73 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.5.
Corners Top Betting Tips
The number of corners of both teams when combine gives an average of 4.14 corners per game, something to explore to gain good betting results.
Cards Top Betting Tips
These teams together have a combined average of 5.23 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the ‘Over 4.5 cards’ option in this duel.
On the Petrolul 52 side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 4 time this season, very different from Otelul who only saw the red card twice. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.
This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.
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Otelul vs Petrolul 52 betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on January 27th, 2024, Saturday.
The match will take place at the Stadionul Oţelul stadium in Galaţi.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Liga 1 match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 2-2 draw.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
