FC Otelul Galati vs FC Botosani: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 December

FC Otelul Galati

D W L W L

2nd place in Relegation Quarter

0-2

22/12/2023 15:30

FC Botosani

W D W W D

7th place in Relegation Quarter

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for FC Otelul Galati vs FC Botosani on 22 December 2023 (kick-off: 15:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full FC Otelul Galati vs FC Botosani preview before placing your bet.

FC Otelul Galati are currently 2nd with 36 points after 9 matches.
FC Botosani sit 7th with 25 points from 9 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: FC Otelul Galati to win with probability 53%.
Head-to-head history favors FC Botosani, who have won 2 of the last 5 meetings. FC Otelul Galati 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

15:30

2023-12-22

FC Otelul Galati vs FC Botosani - Prediction & Odds

FC Otelul Galati

FC Botosani

2023-12-22 15:30

STANDINGS UP TO 22/12/2023

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

19/08/2023 14:00

FC Botosani

0 - 0

FC Otelul Galati

ROM D1

14/03/2015 15:59

FC Botosani

1 - 1

FC Otelul Galati

ROM D1

17/08/2014 15:59

FC Otelul Galati

0 - 1

FC Botosani

ROM D1

04/05/2014 14:00

FC Botosani

3 - 1

FC Otelul Galati

ROM D1

04/11/2013 19:30

FC Otelul Galati

2 - 1

FC Botosani

ROM D1

FC Otelul Galati

20%

Draw

40%

FC Botosani

40%

FC Otelul Galati Last 6 matches

17/12/2023 13:00

Universitaea Cluj 0 - 1 FC Otelul Galati ROM D1

12/12/2023 15:00

FC Otelul Galati 2 - 3 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe ROM D1

07/12/2023 18:45

Dinamo Bucuresti 3 - 3 FC Otelul Galati ROMC

03/12/2023 19:00

FC Steaua Bucuresti 0 - 2 FC Otelul Galati ROM D1

26/11/2023 16:30

FC Otelul Galati 1 - 3 CS Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

13/11/2023 18:30

UTA Arad 2 - 4 FC Otelul Galati ROM D1

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches FC Botosani

18/12/2023 18:00

FC Botosani 0 - 2 Dinamo Bucuresti ROM D1

11/12/2023 15:00

Universitatea Craiova 2 - 0 FC Botosani ROM D1

06/12/2023 17:00

FC Botosani 0 - 4 Universitaea Cluj ROMC

02/12/2023 15:00

FC Botosani 0 - 0 Rapid Bucuresti ROM D1

24/11/2023 18:30

Petrolul Ploiesti 2 - 1 FC Botosani ROM D1

12/11/2023 11:30

FC Botosani 3 - 3 FC Voluntari ROM D1

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

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 Otelul Galati

FC Botosani

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.50

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.70

Scored

Avg. per game

0.76

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.76

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

18 (45%)22 (55%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

22 (54%)19 (46%)

FC Otelul Galati

Recent matches

FC Botosani

Under /Over

(68%)27 13(32%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)29 12(29%)

Under /Over

(25%)10 30(75%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)12 29(71%)

Under /Over

(33%)13 27(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(46%)19 22(54%)

/Yes

(53%)21 19(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(54%)22 19(46%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

FC Otelul Galati

FC Botosani

Shots

FC Otelul Galati

Total shots

9.53 avg / game

Blocked

79 total

Avg. 2.26

FC Botosani

Total shots

10.78 avg / game

Blocked

126 total

Avg. 3.41

FC Otelul Galati Pass FC Botosani

Total passes

14326

Avg. 358 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

13362

Avg. 343 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

FC Otelul Galati

Played games

FC Botosani

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.38

Clean sheets

0.20

3.98

159

Corners

177

4.32

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.50

Offsides

1.73

2.15

GK saves

109

2.66

FC Otelul Galati

DISCIPLINARY

FC Botosani

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.78

111

105

2.56

0.10

0.10

16.00

640

Fouls

536

13.07

17.53

701

Tackles

636

15.51

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How We Build the FC Otelul Galati vs FC Botosani Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for FC Otelul Galati vs FC Botosani on 22 December 2023 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 Otelul Galati vs FC Botosani Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess FC Otelul Galati'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 FC Otelul Galati and FC Botosani sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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