Universitaea Cluj vs FC Botosani: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 October

Universitaea Cluj

L L W W L

2nd place in Championship Playoffs

0-2

18/10/2025 08:00

FC Botosani

L W D D D

5th place in Playoffs

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Universitaea Cluj vs FC Botosani on 18 October 2025 (kick-off: 08:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Universitaea Cluj vs FC Botosani preview before placing your bet.

Universitaea Cluj will face FC Botosani in Romania Liga I on October 18, 2025 at 08:00.
Universitaea Cluj are currently 2nd with 46 points after 10 matches.
FC Botosani sit 5th with 33 points from 9 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.08.

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

08:00

2025-10-18

Universitaea Cluj vs FC Botosani - Prediction & Odds

Universitaea Cluj

FC Botosani

2025-10-18 08:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/10/2025

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

01/03/2025 10:00

Universitaea Cluj

0 - 1

FC Botosani

ROM D1

28/10/2024 12:00

FC Botosani

1 - 2

Universitaea Cluj

ROM D1

15/03/2024 11:30

Universitaea Cluj

3 - 0

FC Botosani

ROM D1

03/03/2024 08:30

Universitaea Cluj

1 - 0

FC Botosani

ROM D1

06/12/2023 13:00

FC Botosani

0 - 4

Universitaea Cluj

ROMC

30/10/2023 11:30

FC Botosani

0 - 3

Universitaea Cluj

ROM D1

Universitaea Cluj

33%

Draw

FC Botosani

67%

Universitaea Cluj Last 6 matches

04/10/2025 08:00

FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc 2 - 1 Universitaea Cluj

ROM D1

29/09/2025 14:00

Universitaea Cluj 2 - 2 CFR Cluj

ROM D1

20/09/2025 11:45

Arges 1 - 0 Universitaea Cluj

ROM D1

12/09/2025 14:00

Universitaea Cluj 0 - 0 Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D1

30/08/2025 11:45

FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia 0 - 1 Universitaea Cluj

ROM D1

23/08/2025 14:30

Universitaea Cluj 0 - 1 Dinamo Bucuresti

ROM D1

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches FC Botosani

06/10/2025 13:30

FC Botosani 2 - 1 UTA Arad

ROM D1

29/09/2025 11:00

Metaloglobus 0 - 2 FC Botosani

ROM D1

19/09/2025 13:30

FC Botosani 3 - 1 FCSB

ROM D1

14/09/2025 08:45

FC Otelul Galati 0 - 1 FC Botosani

ROM D1

06/09/2025 04:00

FC Botosani 4 - 3 Zimbru Chisinau

INT CF

31/08/2025 11:30

FC Botosani 1 - 1 CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

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

Universitaea Cluj

FC Botosani

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.78

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.60

Scored

Avg. per game

0.75

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.65

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

21 (53%)19 (48%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

21 (53%)19 (48%)

Universitaea Cluj

Recent matches

FC Botosani

Under /Over

(65%)26 14(35%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(75%)30 10(25%)

Under /Over

(25%)10 30(75%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)15 25(62%)

Under /Over

(38%)15 25(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(55%)22 18(45%)

/Yes

(45%)18 22(55%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)21 19(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Universitaea Cluj

FC Botosani

Shots

Universitaea Cluj

Total shots

11.78 avg / game

Blocked

116 total

Avg. 3.41

FC Botosani

Total shots

13.23 avg / game

Blocked

132 total

Avg. 4.13

Universitaea Cluj Pass FC Botosani

Total passes

17749

Avg. 444 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

15704

Avg. 403 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Universitaea Cluj

Played games

FC Botosani

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.38

Clean sheets

0.30

4.73

189

Corners

185

4.63

22.25

890

Throw-ins

991

24.78

0.68

Offsides

1.30

2.93

117

GK saves

140

3.50

Universitaea Cluj

DISCIPLINARY

FC Botosani

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.90

2.15

0.10

0.08

10.73

429

Fouls

531

13.28

9.55

382

Tackles

375

9.38

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How We Build the Universitaea Cluj vs FC Botosani Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Universitaea Cluj vs FC Botosani on 18 October 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.

Universitaea Cluj vs FC Botosani Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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