FC Universitatea Cluj

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FC Botosani

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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Squads
  6. Table

Back Botosani to Make Life Difficult for U Cluj

We will go for Botosani +0.75 on the Asian Handicap at a price of 2.00. We will divide our stake equally between +0.5 and +1.0 with some confidence that we can see a win or draw against Universitatea Cluj.

5 Wins in Previous 7 H2H Games for U Cluj

Universitatea Cluj have triumphed in back-to-back games. The latest was away from home where Otelul Galati were beaten 1-0 at Stadionul Otelul. Ioan Sabau's team enjoyed 50% possession and had three shots on target, with Andrej Fabry netting the winner in the 21st minute.

Botosani played Universitatea Craiova at home in their previous game. It was a 2-2 draw at Stadionul Municipal, Botosani. Botosani were restricted to 45% possession and recorded seven shots on goal, while Enzo Lopez and Michael Pavlovic were on the scoresheet.

U Cluj have landed four consecutive wins over Botosani. In their last clash, visitors U Cluj secured a 2-1 victory at Stadionul Municipal, Botosani. The 7 most recent H2H games have included five U Cluj victories along with two draws.

Liga I G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 U Cluj logo U Cluj 5 2 0 3 5 8 -3 5:8 32
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Universitatea Cluj – Last 10 League Games

6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 15.4 attempts. U Cluj have had 59.2% possession, 508.1 passes and 6.1 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.0 goals from 2.7 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts, while being awarded 3.9 corners.

Vladislav Blanuta, Dan Nistor and Lucas Masoero are the leading goalscorers with 4, while Mamadou Khady Thiam has 3. Dan Nistor, Vladislav Blanuta and Mamadou Khady Thiam have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Botosani – Last 10 League Games

Botosani have won 1, lost 5 and drawn 4, with an average of 11.6 attempts, 4.3 shots on goal and 0.9 goals. Leontin Grozavu's side average 50.7% possession, 393.1 passes, 4.5 corners awarded and 3.9 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 4.5 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts.

The top scorers have been Enzo Lopez and Marian Chica-Rosa on 3, with Michael Pavlovic getting 1. Jaly Mouaddib is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 2.

Confirmed Lineups

Universitatea Cluj confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Edvinas Gertmonas (GK), Radu Boboc, Lucas Masoero, Iulian Cristea, Alexandru Chipciu, Gabriel Simion, Dan Nistor, Andrei Artean, Ovidiu Bic, Vladislav Blanuta, Mamadou Khady Thiam.

Botosani confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Giannis Anestis (GK), Adams Friday, Patricio Matricardi, Paul Iacob, Michael Pavlovic, Enriko Papa, Charles Petro, George Cimpanu, Robert Filip, Stefan Bodisteanu, Enzo Lopez.

Expert Liga I Analysis

Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the form guide are important duties ahead of making football picks. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can be effective.

Key Universitatea Cluj vs Botosani league stats:

  • The +0.75 line has been covered by Botosani in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +0.75 line has been covered by Botosani in 13 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by U Cluj in 11 of their last 20 games.

Universitatea Cluj vs Botosani Prediction

We’re going to side with Botosani at +0.75. The Asian Handicap price of 2.00 looks like an attractive bet for this Liga I game and the numbers suggest that we can receive a payout.

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Botosani +0.75 Probability

According to the latest odds, there’s a 50% likelihood of our pick winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

Our Pick

Botosani Asian Hcp +0.75 @ 2.00 Bet Now Bet365 logo
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Correct Score Prediction

U Cluj U Cluj logo 0 - 0 Botosani logo Botosani

We think there’s a chance of a 0-0 draw and this can be backed at odds of 8.50. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Corners Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners 1.66 Bet365 logo

It’s been four straight Universitatea Cluj home games where 8.5 corners has been covered, while the same outcome has happened in two consecutive Botosani away matches. We’re happy to back the 1.66 when it comes to the teams covering the Total Corners line which looks generous.

Corner Stats

League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
U Cluj Logo U Cluj
Total
10.00 6.10 3.90
Home
10.60 6.20 4.40
Away
9.40 6.30 3.10
Botosani Logo Botosani
Total
8.40 4.50 3.90
Home
10.40 5.60 4.80
Away
8.70 4.00 4.70

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Universitatea Cluj vs Botosani Odds

Universitatea Cluj are the 1.55 favourites and that means a 65% chance of winning this Liga I match according to the betting odds at the bookies. Botosani are the 6.25 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

The odds suggest that Under 2.5 Goals is the likelier outcome in this match. As long as one team or more fail to score, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market will pay out at 1.63.

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Team Stats

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Full time Result

  • 6 wins, 1 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full time Results

  • 1 wins, 5 defeats and 4 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 1 wins, 6 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

It’s important to be as informed as possible, with the U Cluj vs Botosani team news helping you find out who is available for the next game.

Universitatea Cluj vs Botosani Lineups

Universitatea Cluj Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Botosani Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Universitatea Cluj Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

30 Edvinas Gertmonas
24 Radu Boboc 5 Lucas Masoero 6 Iulian Cristea 27 Alexandru Chipciu
98 Gabriel Simion 10 Dan Nistor 18 Andrei Artean 94 Ovidiu Bic
77 Vladislav Blanuta 93 Mamadou Khady Thiam
99 Giannis Anestis
12 Adams Friday 5 Patricio Matricardi 66 Paul Iacob 3 Michael Pavlovic
67 Enriko Papa 28 Charles Petro
10 George Cimpanu 8 Robert Filip 7 Stefan Bodisteanu
9 Enzo Lopez

Botosani Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Universitatea Cluj Substitutes

  • 1Stefan Lefter
  • 3Bogdan Mitrea
  • 4Razvan Oaida
  • 7Robert Mihai Silaghi
  • 8Dorin Codrea
  • 9Adel Bettaieb
  • 11Artur Miranyan
  • 13Andrej Fabry
  • 20Alex Bota
  • 22Vadim Rata
  • 26Dorinel Oancea

Botosani Substitutes

  • 1Luka Kukic
  • 2Alex Diez
  • 4George Miron
  • 11Zoran Mitrov
  • 17Stefan Panoiu
  • 20Romario Benzar
  • 29Marian Chica-Rosa
  • 30Alexandru Tiganasu
  • 32Alin Seroni
  • 33Gabriel Eugen David
  • 64Jaly Mouaddib
  • 83Aldair Ferreira

Previous Universitatea Cluj Lineups

22 Feb Liga I
Otelul Galati 0-1 U Cluj
17 Feb Liga I
U Cluj 3-2 Unirea Slobozia
09 Feb Liga I
U Cluj 2-2 Poli Iasi
06 Feb Liga I
U Craiova 1-0 U Cluj
02 Feb Liga I
U Cluj 2-1 Rapid Bucharest
25 Jan Liga I
Dinamo Bucharest 0-0 U Cluj

Previous Botosani Lineups

22 Feb Liga I
Botosani 2-2 U Craiova
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

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