Double chanceUniversitatea Craiova or draw ✓92% · @1.08
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓54% · @1.80
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · fair 1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗14% · fair 7.17
Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani preview and prediction
The match
FC Botosani travel to Stadionul Ion Oblemenco in the Liga I on Sunday 1 November (16:30 WAT) to face Universitatea Craiova. Universitatea Craiova are 1st with 33 points from 15 games (top of the table), while FC Botosani sit 12th on 15 points (in the bottom half). A gap of 18 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Universitatea Craiova's last 5: DWWWD Most recently they drew with FC Voluntari 1–1 away. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
FC Botosani's last 5: DLLWL Most recently they drew with Uta Arad 2–2 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.2 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Universitatea Craiova arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 0.8.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 2.2 for Universitatea Craiova and 0.7 for FC Botosani. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 55%, both teams to score at 54%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Universitatea Craiova 73%, draw 19%, FC Botosani 8%.
Both teams to score: yes (54%) at 1.80.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Universitatea Craiova to win – a 73% chance at odds of 1.35. Predicted score: Universitatea Craiova 2–0 FC Botosani. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Universitatea Craiova73%fair 1.38 · @1.35
Draw19%fair 5.24 · @4.80
FC Botosani8%fair 11.90 · @7.50
2.88Expected goals
2.23Universitatea Craiova xG
0.65FC Botosani xG
54%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–014%
1–013%
3–010%
2–19%
1–18%
3–17%
From our goals model: Universitatea Craiova 2.2 – 0.7 FC Botosani expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Universitatea Craiova to win✓
73%
1.38
1.35
Double chance
Universitatea Craiova or draw✓
92%
1.09
1.08
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
54%
1.86
1.80
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
55%
1.82
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
67%
1.48
–
Half-time result
Universitatea Craiova ahead at half-time✓
53%
1.90
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Universitatea Craiova / FT Universitatea Craiova✓
49%
2.04
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
14%
7.17
–
Form
Universitatea Craiova – last 6
DWWWDW
29 Oct
@ FC Voluntari
1–1
D
26 Oct
@ Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe
5–0
W
22 Oct
@ Inter Club d'Escaldes
3–1
W
17 Oct
vs Farul Constanta
2–0
W
15 Oct
vs Getafe
1–1
D
11 Oct
@ Csikszereda
1–0
W
2.2Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
FC Botosani – last 6
DLLWLD
27 Oct
@ Uta Arad
2–2
D
23 Oct
vs Petrolul Ploiesti
1–3
L
16 Oct
@ Dinamo Bucuresti
0–2
L
10 Oct
vs Uta Arad
2–0
W
19 Sep
@ CFR 1907 Cluj
1–3
L
13 Sep
@ Arges Pitesti
1–1
D
1.2Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Universitatea Craiova and FC Botosani.
What is the prediction for Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani?
Our pick is Universitatea Craiova to win with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.35.
Who will win Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani?
On our numbers Universitatea Craiova have a 73% chance of winning, the draw 19% and FC Botosani 8%.
How many goals will there be in Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani?
Our predicted score is Universitatea Craiova 2–0 FC Botosani, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani?
Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani (Liga I) kicks off on Sunday 1 November 2026 at 16:30 (West Africa Time) at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
