FC Botosani

Football Romania - Liga I Stadionul Municipal, Botosani Sat 22 Feb 23:00

CS Universitatea Craiova

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  4. Team News
  5. Squads
  6. Table

Get Under 2.5 as the Value Bet

The best plan of attack could be backing Under 2.5 when it comes to the Total Goals market for the clash between Botosani and Universitatea Craiova. We can land odds of 1.68 when it comes to this wager.

Teams Played Out Goalless Draw Last Time

Botosani were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 1-0 loss against Rapid Bucharest at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti. Botosani had the majority of the ball enjoying 54% possession and two shots on target.

Universitatea Craiova beat Otelul Galati in their previous game, making it four straight victories. It was a 2-1 home win at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. Mirel Radoi's team were 49% in the possession stakes and managed five shots on goal, while Stefan Baiaram and Denil Maldonado were on the scoresheet.

U Craiova have avoided defeat against Botosani in the past three games, with their last clash being a 0-0 draw at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. The past 10 H2H matches have witnessed four draws along with three wins each.

Liga I G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 U Craiova logo U Craiova 5 3 1 1 7 3 4 7:3 36
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Botosani – Last 10 League Games

1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts. Botosani have had 50.6% possession, 387.8 passes and 5.3 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.2 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts, while being awarded 4.3 corners.

Marian Chica-Rosa is the top scorer with 3 goals, Enzo Lopez has 2, with Zoran Mitrov and Alex Diez on 1. Jaly Mouaddib has made the most assists with 2.

Universitatea Craiova – Last 10 League Games

U Craiova have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.4 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 14.3 attempts. There’s been an average of 53.9% possession, 465.8 passes, 4.5 corners taken and 3.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.8 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts.

Stefan Baiaram is the leading goalscorer with 5, Alexandru Mitrita has 4, with Denil Maldonado and Alexandru Cicaldau getting 2. Alisson Safira, Nicusor Bancu and Stefan Baiaram have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Botosani confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Giannis Anestis (GK), Adams Friday, George Miron, Patricio Matricardi, Michael Pavlovic, Enriko Papa, Aldair Ferreira, George Cimpanu, Hervin Ongenda, Zoran Mitrov, Enzo Lopez.

Universitatea Craiova confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Laurentiu Popescu (GK), Mihai Capatina, Denil Maldonado, Vladimir Screciu, Nicusor Bancu, Takuto Oshima, Anzor Mekvabishvili, Lyes Houri, Carlos Mora, Alisson Safira, Stefan Baiaram.

Expert Liga I Analysis

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the action.

Key Botosani vs Universitatea Craiova league stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Botosani games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Botosani games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Botosani games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 U Craiova games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 U Craiova games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 U Craiova games on the road.

Botosani vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction

The price of 1.68 looks particularly appealing when it comes to wagering Under 2.5 for this Liga I showdown. It’s expected that these teams could be set to play out a low-scoring clash.

If you want to land a larger price, then there’s a chance to choose Under 2.5 Goals accompanied by a winning team. This is on offer thanks to the Result & Total Goals market.

Under 2.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, there’s a 59.5% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

Our Pick

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Correct Score Prediction

Botosani Botosani logo 0 - 1 U Craiova logo U Craiova

You can secure odds of 6.50 that U Craiova are able to land a 1-0 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Corners Prediction

Botosani To Have Most Corners 2.05 Bet365 logo

We’ve seen Botosani average 7.00 corners in their past 5 home games, with an average 4.00 Universitatea Craiova corners over the last 5 away matches. Odds of 2.05 look attractive for Botosani to come out on top in the Corner Match bet.

Corner Stats

League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Botosani Logo Botosani
Total
9.60 5.30 4.30
Home
10.90 5.90 5.00
Away
8.70 4.00 4.70
U Craiova Logo U Craiova
Total
8.00 4.50 3.50
Home
8.50 4.70 3.80
Away
9.00 5.50 3.50

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Botosani vs Universitatea Craiova Odds

With a 48% chance of winning, Universitatea Craiova are favourites to win this Liga I match and they’re available at betting odds of 2.07 with the bookies. Botosani are the 3.65 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. If you’re betting on Both Teams to Score, you can back Yes at 1.86 and No at 1.82.

You can back Botosani at 2.55 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Universitatea Craiova are 1.49 with the football betting sites to win this Liga I game.

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Team Stats

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Full time Result

  • 1 wins, 5 defeats and 4 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 2 defeats and 6 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full time Results

  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

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Corners

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Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

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Team News

Get the Botosani vs U Craiova team news as soon as it becomes available. It’s great to know which players are available for the next game.

Botosani vs Universitatea Craiova Lineups

Botosani Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Universitatea Craiova Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Botosani Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

99 Giannis Anestis
12 Adams Friday 4 George Miron 5 Patricio Matricardi 3 Michael Pavlovic
67 Enriko Papa 83 Aldair Ferreira
10 George Cimpanu 26 Hervin Ongenda 11 Zoran Mitrov
9 Enzo Lopez
21 Laurentiu Popescu
23 Mihai Capatina 3 Denil Maldonado 6 Vladimir Screciu 11 Nicusor Bancu
8 Takuto Oshima 5 Anzor Mekvabishvili 14 Lyes Houri
17 Carlos Mora 9 Alisson Safira 10 Stefan Baiaram

Universitatea Craiova Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Botosani Substitutes

  • 1Luka Kukic
  • 2Alex Diez
  • 6Daniel Celea
  • 8Robert Filip
  • 17Stefan Panoiu
  • 20Romario Benzar
  • 28Charles Petro
  • 29Marian Chica-Rosa
  • 30Alexandru Tiganasu
  • 32Alin Seroni
  • 33Gabriel Eugen David
  • 66Paul Iacob

Universitatea Craiova Substitutes

  • 15Juraj Badelj
  • 19Vasile Mogos
  • 22Iago Carracedo
  • 24Jovo Lukic
  • 27David Barbu
  • 31Stefan Bana
  • 32Relu Stoian
  • 33Silviu Lung Jr.
  • 34Mihai Razvan Ninaci
  • 41Marcus Pacurar

Previous Botosani Lineups

18 Feb Liga I
Rapid Bucharest 1-0 Botosani
08 Feb Liga I
Botosani 1-1 Dinamo Bucharest
04 Feb Liga I
Gloria Buzau 0-2 Botosani
01 Feb Liga I
Botosani 0-0 Sepsi
27 Jan Liga I
Petrolul Ploiesti 3-1 Botosani
19 Jan Liga I
Botosani 1-1 CFR Cluj

Previous Universitatea Craiova Lineups

15 Feb Liga I
U Craiova 2-1 Otelul Galati
08 Feb Liga I
Unirea Slobozia 0-1 U Craiova
06 Feb Liga I
U Craiova 1-0 U Cluj
02 Feb Liga I
U Craiova 4-1 Poli Iasi
26 Jan Liga I
Rapid Bucharest 1-0 U Craiova
20 Jan Liga I
U Craiova 1-1 Dinamo Bucharest

Romania FlagRomania Liga I Table

2024/2025 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 FCSB 5 3 2 0 9:6 39
2 U Craiova 5 3 1 1 7:3 36
3 CFR Cluj 5 2 1 2 8:6 34
4 U Cluj 5 2 0 3 5:8 32
5 Dinamo Bucharest 5 1 0 4 6:10 29
6 Rapid Bucharest 5 1 2 2 6:8 28
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 CFR Cluj 3 2 1 0 6:2 7
2 FCSB 3 2 1 0 7:5 7
3 U Craiova 2 1 1 0 3:0 4
4 U Cluj 2 1 0 1 3:4 3
5 Rapid Bucharest 3 1 0 2 2:4 3
6 Dinamo Bucharest 2 0 0 2 1:4 0