Liga I· Regular Season - 14· Stadionul Ion Oblemenco
Universitatea Craiova
FC Botosani31 Oct
Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 31 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Under 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
1-0
Fair odds
1.93
Expected goals
1.7 - 0.9
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More Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Universitatea Craiova +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 93% | 1.08 | - |
| 1XUniversitatea Craiova or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 74% | 1.36 | - |
| AH2 +1.5FC Botosani +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 70% | 1.42 | - |
| X2FC Botosani or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 51% | 1.97 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 49% | 2.03 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 48% | 2.08 | - |
| 1Universitatea Craiova to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Universitatea Craiova -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 30% | 3.37 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 26% | 3.79 | - |
| 2FC Botosani to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5FC Botosani -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 7% | 13.91 | - |
Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani preview & analysis
Match preview
Universitatea Craiova host FC Botosani in the Liga I (Regular Season - 14) at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco on Saturday, 31 October 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
Universitatea Craiova arrive in superb form, with 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 12 and conceding 1. Most recently they drew with Getafe 1-1 at home. They're 3rd in the table with 23 points from 11 games. 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.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Universitatea Craiova have won 2, FC Botosani have won 0 and 4 ended level. Those games averaged 3.0 goals, and both teams scored in 4 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Universitatea Craiova narrow favourites: Universitatea Craiova 44%, draw 38%, FC Botosani 18%. We expect around 2.6 goals (1.7 - 0.9 in expected goals), with 48% for over 2.5 and 49% for both teams to score.
Our tip
This shapes up as a tight, low-event game, and goals could be at a premium. Our pick is Under 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 52% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Universitatea Craiova 1-0 FC Botosani.
Recent form
Universitatea Craiova- 15 OctHGetafe1-1
- 11 OctACsikszereda1-0
- 4 OctASlatina4-0
- 19 SeptHFCSB5-0
- 13 SeptACorvinul Hunedoara1-0
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
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 |
Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani: FAQ
What is the Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani prediction?
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Our tip is Under 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Universitatea Craiova 1-0 FC Botosani.
Who is the favourite to win Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani?
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Universitatea Craiova are favourites. Our model gives Universitatea Craiova a 44% chance of winning, FC Botosani 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani?
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We rate both teams to score at 49%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani kick off?
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Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani kicks off at 18:00 UTC on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, Craiova.
