FC Botosani vs CS Universitatea Craiova: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 February

FC Botosani

W D W W D

7th place in Relegation Quarter

2-2

18/02/2024 11:15

CS Universitatea Craiova

W L W W D

3rd place in Championship Playoffs

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for FC Botosani vs CS Universitatea Craiova on 18 February 2024 (kick-off: 11:15) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full FC Botosani vs CS Universitatea Craiova preview before placing your bet.

FC Botosani are currently 7th with 25 points after 9 matches.
CS Universitatea Craiova sit 3rd with 44 points from 10 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: CS Universitatea Craiova to win with probability 47%.
Head-to-head history favors CS Universitatea Craiova, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. FC Botosani have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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

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Weather

11:15

2024-02-18

FC Botosani vs CS Universitatea Craiova - Prediction & Odds

FC Botosani

CS Universitatea Craiova

2024-02-18 11:15

STANDINGS UP TO 18/02/2024

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

01 FC Steaua Bucuresti	49	10	5	2	3	12	11	1
02 CFR Cluj	46	10	6	1	3	19	14	5
03 CS Universitatea Craiova	44	10	6	1	3	18	14	4
04 Farul Constanta	36	10	4	2	4	19	20	-1
05 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	34	10	3	3	4	17	17	0
06 Rapid Bucuresti	32	10	1	1	8	13	22	-9

Relegation Quarter	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 UTA Arad	37	9	5	2	2	15	11	4
02 FC Otelul Galati	36	9	6	1	2	11	7	4
03 Hermannstadt	34	9	4	2	3	13	7	6
04 Universitaea Cluj	33	9	3	3	3	12	10	2
05 Petrolul Ploiesti	29	9	3	2	4	8	14	-6
06 CSM Politehnica Iasi	27	9	3	1	5	7	8	-1
07 FC Botosani	25	9	4	2	3	11	11	0
08 Dinamo Bucuresti	25	9	2	4	3	10	12	-2
09 FC Voluntari	24	9	2	4	3	11	10	1
10 Universitatea Craiova	22	9	1	3	5	8	16	-8

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Steaua Bucuresti	64	30	19	7	4	53	28	25
02 Rapid Bucuresti	55	30	15	10	5	55	32	23
03 CFR Cluj	53	30	15	8	7	54	29	25
04 CS Universitatea Craiova	49	30	13	10	7	47	38	9
05 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	43	30	12	7	11	43	34	9
06 Farul Constanta	43	30	11	10	9	37	38	-1
07 Universitaea Cluj	42	30	10	12	8	35	38	-3
08 Hermannstadt	40	30	9	13	8	36	31	5
09 UTA Arad	40	30	10	10	10	36	43	-7
10 Petrolul Ploiesti	35	30	7	14	9	29	32	-3
11 FC Otelul Galati	34	30	6	16	8	31	36	-5
12 CSM Politehnica Iasi	33	30	7	12	11	33	44	-11
13 Universitatea Craiova	31	30	9	4	17	43	50	-7
14 Dinamo Bucuresti	29	30	8	5	17	22	41	-19
15 FC Voluntari	28	30	6	10	14	31	49	-18
16 FC Botosani	21	30	3	12	15	30	52	-22

Head To Head

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

01/08/2021 12:15

CS Universitatea Craiova

1 - 2

FC Botosani

ROM D1

FC Botosani

33%

Draw

17%

CS Universitatea Craiova

50%

FC Botosani Last 6 matches

02/02/2024 11:00

FC Botosani 2 - 1 CSM Politehnica Iasi ROM D1

28/01/2024 08:00

Hermannstadt 2 - 0 FC Botosani ROM D1

21/01/2024 09:00

FC Botosani 1 - 0 CFR Cluj ROM D1

22/12/2023 11:30

FC Otelul Galati 0 - 2 FC Botosani ROM D1

18/12/2023 14:00

FC Botosani 0 - 2 Dinamo Bucuresti ROM D1

11/12/2023 11:00

Universitatea Craiova 2 - 0 FC Botosani ROM D1

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches CS Universitatea Craiova

09/02/2024 14:00

CS Universitatea Craiova 2 - 2 Universitaea Cluj ROM D1

04/02/2024 09:30

Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe 1 - 3 CS Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

28/01/2024 14:00

CS Universitatea Craiova 0 - 3 FC Steaua Bucuresti ROM D1

21/01/2024 14:00

CS Universitatea Craiova 1 - 2 Farul Constanta ROM D1

14/01/2024 10:30

CS Universitatea Craiova 1 - 1 Synot Slovacko INT CF

20/12/2023 11:30

UTA Arad 2 - 2 CS Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

Win

17%

Draw

50%

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

FC Botosani

294

CS Universitatea Craiova

300

Goals

Scored

209

Avg. per game

0.71

Conceded

217

Avg. per game

0.74

Scored

297

Avg. per game

0.99

Conceded

162

Avg. per game

0.54

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 294 matches

YesNo

147 (50%)147 (50%)

In last 294 matches

NoYes

183 (61%)117 (39%)

FC Botosani

Recent matches

CS Universitatea Craiova

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)19 26(58%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

FC Botosani

CS Universitatea Craiova

Shots

FC Botosani

Total shots

11.14 avg / game

Blocked

292 total

Avg. 3.79

CS Universitatea Craiova

Total shots

13.04 avg / game

Blocked

326 total

Avg. 3.51

FC Botosani Pass CS Universitatea Craiova

Total passes

52308

Avg. 382 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

71717

Avg. 463 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

FC Botosani

26784

Avg. 91.10 / game

CS Universitatea Craiova

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

CS Universitatea Craiova

17575

Avg. 58.58 / game

OTHERS

FC Botosani

294

Played games

CS Universitatea Craiova

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

106

0.35

4.14

1218

Corners

1500

5.00

5.66

1664

Throw-ins

1909

6.36

1.20

354

Offsides

400

1.33

2.36

695

GK saves

590

1.97

FC Botosani

DISCIPLINARY

CS Universitatea Craiova

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.16

636

622

2.07

0.10

0.09

10.65

3132

Fouls

3175

10.58

5.71

1680

Tackles

1955

6.52

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How We Build the FC Botosani vs CS Universitatea Craiova Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for FC Botosani vs CS Universitatea Craiova on 18 February 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.

FC Botosani vs CS Universitatea Craiova Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess FC Botosani's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against CS Universitatea Craiova'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 FC Botosani and CS Universitatea Craiova sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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