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

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 vs FC Botosani: Starting Lineups Time : 24/01/2026 14:00

CS Universitatea Craiova
2 - 0
Finished
FC Botosani
90+1' event Luca Basceanu / Matei David
83' event Monday Etim
78' event Samuel Teles Pereira Nunes Silva / Anzor Mekvabishvili
78' event Assad Al Hamlawi / Steven Nsimba
65' event Alexandru Cicaldau
64' event Monday Etim / Stefan Baiaram
59' event Anzor Mekvabishvili
46' event Cristian Baluta / Nikola Stevanovic
29' event Stefan Baiaram
event 80' Alexandru Tiganasu / Eldhaji Pape Djibril Diaw
event 76' Adams Friday
event 73' Mykola Kovtalyuk
event 71' Mykola Kovtalyuk / Michael Pavlovic
event 57' Mihai Catalin Bordeianu / Hervin Ongenda
event 57' Adams Friday / George Alexandru Cimpanu
event 46' Andrei Dumiter / Stefan Bodisteanu
event 16' Michael Pavlovic
event 4' Eldhaji Pape Djibril Diaw
90+1' event Luca Basceanu / Matei David
event 80' Alexandru Tiganasu / Eldhaji Pape Djibril Diaw
83' event Monday Etim
event 76' Adams Friday
78' event Samuel Teles Pereira Nunes Silva / Anzor Mekvabishvili
event 73' Mykola Kovtalyuk
78' event Assad Al Hamlawi / Steven Nsimba
event 71' Mykola Kovtalyuk / Michael Pavlovic
65' event Alexandru Cicaldau
event 57' Mihai Catalin Bordeianu / Hervin Ongenda
64' event Monday Etim / Stefan Baiaram
event 57' Adams Friday / George Alexandru Cimpanu
59' event Anzor Mekvabishvili
event 46' Andrei Dumiter / Stefan Bodisteanu
46' event Cristian Baluta / Nikola Stevanovic
event 16' Michael Pavlovic
29' event Stefan Baiaram
event 4' Eldhaji Pape Djibril Diaw
CS Universitatea Craiova CS Universitatea Craiova
Substitutions
#9 Assad Al Hamlawi
#8 Cristian Baluta
#29 Luca Basceanu
#4 Alexandru Cretu
#12 Monday Etim
#25 Darius Falcusan
#1 Silviu Lung
#19 Vasile Mogos
#38 Denys Muntean
#21 Laurentiu Popescu
#2 Florin Bogdan Stefan
#23 Samuel Teles Pereira Nunes Silva
CS Universitatea Craiova CS Universitatea Craiova FC Botosani FC Botosani
10Shots8
2Shots on Goal3
14Fouls12
3Corner Kick4
12Free kick14
1Offside5
2Yellow card4
3Save1
9Successful Tackles8
20Interceptions14
22Long pass19
4Successful center2
6Shots off goal3
0Hit The Post1
2Blocked2
9Tackle7
9Dribbles8
25Throw-in22
505Passes309
95Attacks78
40Dangerous attacks39
1Corner Kicks(HT)2
2BigChances1
0BigChancesMissed1
7ShotsInsideBox4
3ShotsOutsideBox4
51DuelsWon55
2.02ExpectedGoals0.73
1.51xGOT0.34
18Touches In Opposition Box9
14AccurateCrosses8
36GroundDuelsWon44
15AerialDuelsWon11
15Clearances19
FC Botosani FC Botosani
Substitutions
#37 Mihai Catalin Bordeianu
#41 Andrei Dumiter
#22 Andrei Dumitru
#19 Antonio Dumitru
#12 Adams Friday
#25 Mykola Kovtalyuk
#1 Luka Kukic
#9 Enzo Lopez
#18 Miguel Munoz Fernandez
#67 Enriko Papa
#6 Riad Suta
#30 Alexandru Tiganasu
Commentary
90+1' CS Universitatea Craiova — substitution: Luca Basceanu / Matei David
83' Goal! Monday Etim - CS Universitatea Craiova
80' FC Botosani — substitution: Alexandru Tiganasu / Eldhaji Pape Djibril Diaw
78' CS Universitatea Craiova — substitution: Samuel Teles Pereira Nunes Silva / Anzor Mekvabishvili
78' CS Universitatea Craiova — substitution: Assad Al Hamlawi / Steven Nsimba
76' Adams Friday - FC Botosani receive a yellow card
73' Mykola Kovtalyuk - FC Botosani receive a yellow card
71' FC Botosani — substitution: Mykola Kovtalyuk / Michael Pavlovic
65' Goal! Alexandru Cicaldau - CS Universitatea Craiova
64' CS Universitatea Craiova — substitution: Monday Etim / Stefan Baiaram
59' Anzor Mekvabishvili - CS Universitatea Craiova receive a yellow card
57' FC Botosani — substitution: Mihai Catalin Bordeianu / Hervin Ongenda
57' FC Botosani — substitution: Adams Friday / George Alexandru Cimpanu
46' CS Universitatea Craiova — substitution: Cristian Baluta / Nikola Stevanovic
46' FC Botosani — substitution: Andrei Dumiter / Stefan Bodisteanu
29' Stefan Baiaram - CS Universitatea Craiova receive a yellow card
16' Michael Pavlovic - FC Botosani receive a yellow card
4' Eldhaji Pape Djibril Diaw - FC Botosani receive a yellow card

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 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.

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 standings and the 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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