CS Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 24 January

CS Universitatea Craiova

W W W D W

1st place in Championship Playoffs

2-0

24/01/2026 14:00

FC Botosani

L W D D D

5th place in Playoffs

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for CS Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani on 24 January 2026 (kick-off: 14:00) 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 1st with 50 points after 10 matches.
FC Botosani sit 5th with 33 points from 9 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: CS Universitatea Craiova to win with probability 49%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: CS Universitatea Craiova and FC Botosani have each won 1 of the last 6 meetings, while 4 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

14:00

2026-01-24

CS Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani - Prediction & Odds

CS Universitatea Craiova

FC Botosani

2026-01-24 14:00

STANDINGS UP TO 24/01/2026

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

01 CS Universitatea Craiova	50	10	6	2	2	12	6	6
02 Universitaea Cluj	46	10	6	1	3	13	11	2
03 CFR Cluj	43	10	4	4	2	8	7	1
04 Dinamo Bucuresti	39	10	3	4	3	13	12	1
05 Rapid Bucuresti	34	10	1	3	6	8	14	-6
06 Arges	32	10	1	4	5	6	10	-4

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 UTA Arad	39	9	5	2	2	14	7	7
02 FCSB	37	9	4	2	3	13	9	4
03 FC Otelul Galati	35	9	4	2	3	17	15	2
04 FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc	33	9	5	2	2	11	8	3
05 FC Botosani	33	9	3	3	3	13	17	-4
06 Hermannstadt	25	9	3	4	2	13	10	3
07 Farul Constanta	25	9	1	3	5	8	11	-3
08 Petrolul Ploiesti	25	9	2	3	4	9	15	-6
09 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia	22	9	2	3	4	11	13	-2
10 Metaloglobus	16	9	2	4	3	10	14	-4

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 CS Universitatea Craiova	60	30	17	9	4	53	27	26
02 Rapid Bucuresti	56	30	16	8	6	47	30	17
03 Universitaea Cluj	54	30	16	6	8	48	27	21
04 CFR Cluj	53	30	15	8	7	49	40	9
05 Dinamo Bucuresti	52	30	14	10	6	42	28	14
06 Arges	50	30	15	5	10	37	28	9
07 FCSB	46	30	13	7	10	48	40	8
08 UTA Arad	43	30	11	10	9	39	44	-5
09 FC Botosani	42	30	11	9	10	37	29	8
10 FC Otelul Galati	41	30	11	8	11	39	32	7
11 Farul Constanta	37	30	10	7	13	39	37	2
12 Petrolul Ploiesti	32	30	7	11	12	24	31	-7
13 FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc	32	30	8	8	14	30	58	-28
14 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia	25	30	7	4	19	27	46	-19
15 Hermannstadt	23	30	5	8	17	29	50	-21
16 Metaloglobus	12	30	2	6	22	25	66	-41

Head To Head

31/08/2025 11:30

FC Botosani

1 - 1

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

22/02/2025 12:00

FC Botosani

2 - 2

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

20/10/2024 09:00

CS Universitatea Craiova

0 - 0

FC Botosani

ROM D1

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

CS Universitatea Craiova

17%

Draw

67%

FC Botosani

17%

CS Universitatea Craiova Last 6 matches

10/01/2026 09:00

CS Universitatea Craiova 2 - 3 VfB Stuttgart II INT CF

07/01/2026 10:00

Konyaspor 0 - 1 CS Universitatea Craiova INT CF

22/12/2025 14:00

CS Universitatea Craiova 5 - 0 FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc ROM D1

18/12/2025 16:00

AEK Athens 3 - 2 CS Universitatea Craiova UEFA ECL

14/12/2025 14:30

Hermannstadt 0 - 2 CS Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

11/12/2025 13:45

CS Universitatea Craiova 1 - 2 AC Sparta Prague UEFA ECL

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches FC Botosani

12/01/2026 07:00

Muscelul Campulung 1 - 5 FC Botosani INT CF

11/01/2026 07:50

Farul Constanta 0 - 1 FC Botosani INT CF

19/12/2025 14:00

FC Botosani 0 - 1 CFR Cluj ROM D1

13/12/2025 11:00

Arges 0 - 0 FC Botosani ROM D1

08/12/2025 14:30

FC Botosani 0 - 0 Rapid Bucuresti ROM D1

03/12/2025 11:00

FC Botosani 1 - 3 Hermannstadt 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

0.90

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.43

Scored

Avg. per game

0.75

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.65

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

24 (60%)16 (40%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

21 (53%)19 (48%)

CS Universitatea Craiova

Recent matches

FC Botosani

Under /Over

(68%)27 13(32%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(75%)30 10(25%)

Under /Over

(35%)14 26(65%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)15 25(62%)

Under /Over

(50%)20 20(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(55%)22 18(45%)

/Yes

(43%)17 23(57%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)21 19(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

CS Universitatea Craiova

FC Botosani

Shots

CS Universitatea Craiova

Total shots

14.93 avg / game

Blocked

118 total

Avg. 3.47

FC Botosani

Total shots

13.23 avg / game

Blocked

132 total

Avg. 4.13

CS Universitatea Craiova Pass FC Botosani

Total passes

19647

Avg. 491 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

58%

Total passes

15704

Avg. 403 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

CS Universitatea Craiova

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

CS Universitatea Craiova

OTHERS

CS Universitatea Craiova

Played games

FC Botosani

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.48

Clean sheets

0.30

5.03

201

Corners

185

4.63

22.78

911

Throw-ins

991

24.78

1.70

Offsides

1.30

1.88

GK saves

140

3.50

CS Universitatea Craiova

DISCIPLINARY

FC Botosani

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.00

2.15

0.15

0.08

11.48

459

Fouls

531

13.28

10.00

400

Tackles

375

9.38

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Arges

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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 24 January 2026 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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