FC Botosani vs CS Universitatea Craiova: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 August

FC Botosani

L W D D D

5th place in Playoffs

1-1

31/08/2025 11:30

CS Universitatea Craiova

W W W D W

1st place in Championship Playoffs

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for FC Botosani vs CS Universitatea Craiova on 31 August 2025 (kick-off: 11:30) 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 5th with 33 points after 9 matches.
CS Universitatea Craiova sit 1st with 50 points from 10 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: CS Universitatea Craiova to win with probability 43%.
Head-to-head history favors CS Universitatea Craiova, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. FC Botosani have one win, while 3 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

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Pred

Correct

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Score.

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Weather

11:30

2025-08-31

FC Botosani vs CS Universitatea Craiova - Prediction & Odds

FC Botosani

CS Universitatea Craiova

2025-08-31 11:30

STANDINGS UP TO 31/08/2025

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

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

29/08/2022 14:00

CS Universitatea Craiova

1 - 0

FC Botosani

ROM D1

FC Botosani

17%

Draw

50%

CS Universitatea Craiova

33%

FC Botosani Last 6 matches

23/08/2025 11:45

FC Botosani 3 - 1 FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc ROM D1

17/08/2025 11:30

CFR Cluj 3 - 3 FC Botosani ROM D1

11/08/2025 12:00

FC Botosani 3 - 1 Arges ROM D1

04/08/2025 14:30

Rapid Bucuresti 2 - 1 FC Botosani ROM D1

28/07/2025 12:00

FC Botosani 4 - 0 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia ROM D1

21/07/2025 14:30

Dinamo Bucuresti 0 - 0 FC Botosani ROM D1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches CS Universitatea Craiova

21/08/2025 13:45

Istanbul Basaksehir 1 - 2 CS Universitatea Craiova UEFA ECL

17/08/2025 09:15

FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc 1 - 2 CS Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

14/08/2025 14:30

Spartak Trnava 4 - 1 CS Universitatea Craiova UEFA ECL

10/08/2025 11:30

CS Universitatea Craiova 1 - 0 Hermannstadt ROM D1

07/08/2025 14:30

CS Universitatea Craiova 3 - 0 Spartak Trnava UEFA ECL

03/08/2025 14:30

CFR Cluj 2 - 3 CS Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

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

147

Avg. per game

0.50

Conceded

171

Avg. per game

0.58

Scored

179

Avg. per game

0.60

Conceded

147

Avg. per game

0.49

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 294 matches

YesNo

113 (38%)181 (62%)

In last 294 matches

NoYes

136 (45%)164 (55%)

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

(44%)20 25(56%)

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

12.97 avg / game

Blocked

323 total

Avg. 3.51

FC Botosani Pass CS Universitatea Craiova

Total passes

52308

Avg. 382 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

71138

Avg. 462 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

FC Botosani

26784

Avg. 91.10 / game

CS Universitatea Craiova

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

CS Universitatea Craiova

17568

Avg. 58.56 / 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

1502

5.01

5.66

1664

Throw-ins

1890

6.30

1.20

354

Offsides

401

1.34

2.36

695

GK saves

589

1.96

FC Botosani

DISCIPLINARY

CS Universitatea Craiova

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.16

636

624

2.08

0.10

0.09

10.65

3132

Fouls

3174

10.58

5.71

1680

Tackles

1947

6.49

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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 31 August 2025 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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