Petrolul Ploiesti lineup @ FC Botosani

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Petrolul Ploiesti's expected lineup at FC Botosani, Fri 23 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 5 matches): Zima (5); Țuțu (5), Dumitrescu (5), Papp (4), Malula (3); Hanca (5), Bran (5), Vega (4); Teixeira (5), Martins (5), Nlundulu (4). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe match on 17 Oct.

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Petrolul Ploiesti predicted lineup vs FC Botosani

MOST USED XI

Petrolul Ploiesti's expected lineup away at FC Botosani in the Liga I is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-4-2, across 5 official matches: Zima in goal, a back four of Țuțu, Dumitrescu, Papp and Malula, and Teixeira, Martins and Nlundulu further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

  1. DEFPapp
  2. MIDBran
  3. MIDVega

Team news

  • Most-used shape: 4-4-2 in 3 of the last 5 matches.
  • Based on starts across 5 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Petrolul Ploiesti, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Ricardo Sousa, Petrolul Ploiesti manager
Head Coach
Ricardo Sousa
Since Jul 2026
Formation tendency
4-4-2most-used · 3 of last 5
4-4-2
60%
4-2-3-1
40%

Most Common Petrolul Ploiesti Starting XI

Based on 5 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Petrolul Ploiesti transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
SIGNED
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DEPARTED
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IN · 4
  • AAkgunfrom BolusporFree agentJUL '26
  • CCăpușăFree agentJUL '26
  • DDelefrom Sigma OlomoucFree agentJUL '26
  • NNlundulufrom St MirrenFree agentJUL '26
OUT · 8
  • MMarianFree agentAUG '26
  • RRaduto KayserisporFree agentAUG '26
  • DDulcato KayserisporFree agentAUG '26
  • CChică-Roșăto FC VoluntariFree agentAUG '26
  • SSoaresto Lusitânia LourosaFree agentJUL '26
  • RRocheto Iraklis 1908Free agentJUL '26
  • BBălbărăuto Bnei SakhninFree agentJUL '26
  • AAymbetovto AktobeFree agentJUL '26
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Petrolul Ploiesti

What is Petrolul Ploiesti's expected lineup?
Petrolul Ploiesti's expected lineup away at FC Botosani in the Liga I is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-4-2, across 5 official matches: Zima in goal, a back four of Țuțu, Dumitrescu, Papp and Malula, and Teixeira, Martins and Nlundulu further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-4-2): Zima, Țuțu, Dumitrescu, Papp, Malula, Hanca, Bran, Vega, Teixeira, Martins, Nlundulu.
Who started Petrolul Ploiesti's last match?
Petrolul Ploiesti's starting XI on 17 Oct 2026 in the Romania Liga I (4-4-2): L. Zima, M. Țuțu, P. Papp, B. Malula, A. Dumitrescu, Léo Teixeira, S. Hanca, A. Bran, Rodrigo Martins, D. Nlundulu, L. Vega.
What was Petrolul Ploiesti's last result?
Petrolul Ploiesti drew with Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe 1–1 on 17 Oct 2026.
When did Petrolul Ploiesti last win?
Petrolul Ploiesti last won on 21 Sept 2026, beating Csikszereda 2–0.
Who has made the most starts for Petrolul Ploiesti this season?
L. Zima leads with 5 starts for Petrolul Ploiesti across all competitions this season.
What formation does Petrolul Ploiesti use most often?
Petrolul Ploiesti have used a 4-4-2 in 3 of their 5 matches this season.
Which Petrolul Ploiesti goalkeeper has started the most this season?
L. Zima has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Petrolul Ploiesti this season, starting 5 matches.
Which Petrolul Ploiesti defender has started the most this season?
A. Dumitrescu has made the most starts as defender for Petrolul Ploiesti this season, starting 5 matches.
Which Petrolul Ploiesti midfielder has started the most this season?
S. Hanca has made the most starts as midfielder for Petrolul Ploiesti this season, starting 5 matches.
Which Petrolul Ploiesti forward has started the most this season?
R. Martins has made the most starts as forward for Petrolul Ploiesti this season, starting 5 matches.
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