Liga I· Regular Season - 18· Stadionul Municipal
FC Botosani
Universitatea Cluj5 Dec
FC Botosani vs Universitatea Cluj Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 5 December 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
2-1
Fair odds
1.56
Expected goals
2.1 - 1.2
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More FC Botosani vs Universitatea Cluj tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5FC Botosani +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 92% | 1.09 | - |
| 1XFC Botosani or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Universitatea Cluj +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 64% | 1.56 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 61% | 1.64 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 58% | 1.72 | - |
| X2Universitatea Cluj or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| 1FC Botosani to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 42% | 2.38 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 39% | 2.57 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 36% | 2.78 | - |
| AH1 -1.5FC Botosani -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 36% | 2.79 | - |
| 2Universitatea Cluj to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Universitatea Cluj -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 8% | 12.34 | - |
FC Botosani vs Universitatea Cluj preview & analysis
Match preview
FC Botosani host Universitatea Cluj in the Liga I (Regular Season - 18) at Stadionul Municipal on Saturday, 5 December 2026, with kick-off at 18:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
FC Botosani arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 9 and conceding 5. Most recently they beat Uta Arad 2-0 at home. They're 10th in the table with 14 points from 11 games. Universitatea Cluj arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 11 and conceding 9. Most recently they lost to Rapid 3-4 at home. They're 5th in the table with 18 points from 11 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, FC Botosani have won 2, Universitatea Cluj have won 4 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 2.7 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes FC Botosani narrow favourites: FC Botosani 44%, draw 38%, Universitatea Cluj 18%. We expect around 3.3 goals (2.1 - 1.2 in expected goals), with 64% for over 2.5 and 61% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both teams' recent games have been open, and our goals model expects this one to follow suit. Our pick is Over 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 64% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is FC Botosani 2-1 Universitatea Cluj.
Recent form
FC Botosani- 10 OctHUta Arad2-0
- 19 SeptACFR 1907 Cluj1-3
- 13 SeptAArges Pitesti1-1
- 5 SeptHSepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe5-0
- 2 SeptHCorvinul Hunedoara0-1
Universitatea Cluj- 12 OctHRapid3-4
- 8 OctACFR 1907 Cluj3-1
- 20 SeptAFC Voluntari2-0
- 14 SeptHOţelul3-0
- 7 SeptAUniversitatea Craiova0-4
Head to head
Liga I table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Dinamo Bucuresti | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | +18 | 26 |
| 2 |  Rapid | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | +9 | 24 |
| 3 |  Universitatea Craiova | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | +16 | 23 |
| 4 |  Petrolul Ploiesti | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | -1 | 19 |
| 5 | Universitatea Cluj | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | +2 | 18 |
| 6 |  Farul Constanta | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | +2 | 17 |
| 7 |  Corvinul Hunedoara | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | +3 | 16 |
| 8 |  CFR 1907 Cluj | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 16 |
| 9 |  FCSB | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | -3 | 15 |
| 10 | FC Botosani | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | +4 | 14 |
| 11 |  Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | -5 | 13 |
| 12 |  Uta Arad | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 12 |
| 13 |  Arges Pitesti | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -5 | 11 |
| 14 |  Oţelul | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -5 | 10 |
| 15 |  FC Voluntari | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -14 | 8 |
| 16 |  Csikszereda | 11 | 0 | 1 | 10 | -18 | 1 |
FC Botosani vs Universitatea Cluj: FAQ
What is the FC Botosani vs Universitatea Cluj prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is FC Botosani 2-1 Universitatea Cluj.
Who is the favourite to win FC Botosani vs Universitatea Cluj?
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FC Botosani are favourites. Our model gives FC Botosani a 44% chance of winning, Universitatea Cluj 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in FC Botosani vs Universitatea Cluj?
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We rate both teams to score at 61%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does FC Botosani vs Universitatea Cluj kick off?
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FC Botosani vs Universitatea Cluj kicks off at 18:00 UTC on Saturday, 5 December 2026 at Stadionul Municipal.
