CS Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 October

CS Universitatea Craiova

W L L D L

3rd place in Championship Playoffs

0-0

20/10/2024 09:00

FC Botosani

L L W D L

6th place in Relegation

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for CS Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani on 20 October 2024 (kick-off: 09:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full CS Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani preview before placing your bet.

CS Universitatea Craiova are currently 3rd with 40 points after 10 matches.
FC Botosani sit 6th with 29 points from 9 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: CS Universitatea Craiova to win with probability 66%.
Head-to-head history favors CS Universitatea Craiova, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. FC Botosani have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

09:00

2024-10-20

CS Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani - Prediction & Odds

CS Universitatea Craiova

FC Botosani

2024-10-20 09:00

STANDINGS UP TO 20/10/2024

Championship Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Steaua Bucuresti	52	10	7	3	0	18	9	9
02 CFR Cluj	43	10	4	4	2	17	11	6
03 CS Universitatea Craiova	40	10	4	2	4	13	11	2
04 Universitaea Cluj	39	10	4	1	5	12	15	-3
05 Rapid Bucuresti	33	10	2	4	4	12	17	-5
06 Dinamo Bucuresti	31	10	1	2	7	10	19	-9

Relegation	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Hermannstadt	36	9	4	3	2	12	8	4
02 FC Otelul Galati	35	9	6	1	2	13	5	8
03 UTA Arad	31	9	4	2	3	9	11	-2
04 Petrolul Ploiesti	31	9	3	2	4	10	10	0
05 Farul Constanta	31	9	3	4	2	12	9	3
06 FC Botosani	29	9	4	1	4	11	12	-1
07 CSM Politehnica Iasi	28	9	3	3	3	9	5	4
08 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia	27	9	3	5	1	11	8	3
09 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	26	9	1	2	6	7	16	-9
10 Gloria Buzau	17	9	2	1	6	4	14	-10

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Steaua Bucuresti	56	30	15	11	4	43	24	19
02 CFR Cluj	54	30	14	12	4	56	32	24
03 CS Universitatea Craiova	52	30	14	10	6	45	28	17
04 Universitaea Cluj	52	30	14	10	6	43	27	16
05 Dinamo Bucuresti	51	30	13	12	5	41	26	15
06 Rapid Bucuresti	46	30	11	13	6	35	26	9
07 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	41	30	11	8	11	38	35	3
08 Hermannstadt	41	30	11	8	11	34	40	-6
09 Petrolul Ploiesti	40	30	9	13	8	29	29	0
10 Farul Constanta	35	30	8	11	11	29	38	-9
11 UTA Arad	34	30	8	10	12	28	35	-7
12 FC Otelul Galati	32	30	7	11	12	24	32	-8
13 CSM Politehnica Iasi	31	30	8	7	15	29	46	-17
14 FC Botosani	31	30	7	10	13	26	37	-11
15 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia	26	30	7	5	18	28	47	-19
16 Gloria Buzau	20	30	5	5	20	25	51	-26

Head To Head

18/02/2024 11:15

FC Botosani

2 - 2

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

01/10/2023 08:00

CS Universitatea Craiova

5 - 1

FC Botosani

ROM D1

21/01/2023 14:00

FC Botosani

1 - 0

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

29/08/2022 14:00

CS Universitatea Craiova

1 - 0

FC Botosani

ROM D1

27/05/2022 13:30

CS Universitatea Craiova

2 - 0

FC Botosani

ROM D1

06/12/2021 14:30

FC Botosani

2 - 2

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

CS Universitatea Craiova

50%

Draw

33%

FC Botosani

17%

CS Universitatea Craiova Last 6 matches

05/10/2024 14:30

FC Otelul Galati 1 - 1 CS Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

30/09/2024 14:00

CS Universitatea Craiova 3 - 0 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia ROM D1

22/09/2024 14:30

Universitaea Cluj 1 - 1 CS Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

15/09/2024 11:15

CSM Politehnica Iasi 2 - 0 CS Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

31/08/2024 14:30

CS Universitatea Craiova 1 - 1 Rapid Bucuresti ROM D1

24/08/2024 15:00

Dinamo Bucuresti 2 - 1 CS Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches FC Botosani

06/10/2024 11:15

FC Botosani 2 - 0 Rapid Bucuresti ROM D1

27/09/2024 14:00

Dinamo Bucuresti 2 - 2 FC Botosani ROM D1

20/09/2024 11:00

FC Botosani 3 - 3 Gloria Buzau ROM D1

13/09/2024 11:00

Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe 3 - 0 FC Botosani ROM D1

01/09/2024 09:30

FC Botosani 0 - 2 Petrolul Ploiesti ROM D1

28/08/2024 10:30

Alexandria 0 - 1 FC Botosani ROMC

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Romania Liga I

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

CS Universitatea Craiova

FC Botosani

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.93

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.40

Scored

Avg. per game

0.62

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.77

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

23 (58%)17 (43%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

18 (46%)21 (54%)

CS Universitatea Craiova

Recent matches

FC Botosani

Under /Over

(75%)30 10(25%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(64%)25 14(36%)

Under /Over

(30%)12 28(70%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(21%)8 31(79%)

Under /Over

(43%)17 23(57%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)14 25(64%)

/Yes

(55%)22 18(45%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(38%)15 24(62%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

CS Universitatea Craiova

FC Botosani

Shots

CS Universitatea Craiova

Total shots

13.85 avg / game

Blocked

44 total

Avg. 3.38

FC Botosani

Total shots

13.95 avg / game

Blocked

27 total

Avg. 4.50

CS Universitatea Craiova Pass FC Botosani

Total passes

17695

Avg. 466 / game

Accurate

87%

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

13863

Avg. 385 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

CS Universitatea Craiova

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

CS Universitatea Craiova

OTHERS

CS Universitatea Craiova

Played games

FC Botosani

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

0.33

5.55

222

Corners

198

5.08

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.58

Offsides

0.33

2.53

101

GK saves

112

2.87

CS Universitatea Craiova

DISCIPLINARY

FC Botosani

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.28

2.46

0.08

0.15

11.93

477

Fouls

482

12.36

16.35

654

Tackles

641

16.44

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How We Build the CS Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for CS Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani on 20 October 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Romania Liga I fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

CS Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess CS Universitatea Craiova's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against FC Botosani's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Romania Liga I Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Romania Liga I standings and the Romania Liga I form table to understand exactly where CS Universitatea Craiova and FC Botosani sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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