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Liga I — Romania

Universitatea Craiova logo Universitatea Craiova
2–0 Full time Sat, 24 Jan 2026
FC Botosani logo FC Botosani
  1. 4' Yellow card: E. Diaw (FC Botosani)
  2. 16' Yellow card: M. Pavlovic (FC Botosani)
  3. 29' Yellow card: S. Baiaram (Universitatea Craiova)
  4. 30' Yellow card: F. Coelho (Universitatea Craiova)
  5. HT 0–0
  6. 59' Yellow card: A. Mekvabishvili (Universitatea Craiova)
  7. 65' Goal: A. Cicaldau (Universitatea Craiova)
  8. 73' Yellow card: M. Kovtalyuk (FC Botosani)
  9. 76' Yellow card: A. Friday (FC Botosani)
  10. 83' Goal: M. Etim (Universitatea Craiova)
  11. FT 2–0

Prediction: Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani Betting Tips

Match Preview and Betting Tips

On January 24, 2026, Universitatea Craiova hosts FC Botosani at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco in Liga I. The match is evenly poised in predictions, but Craiova’s home edge and recent form lean toward a close contest with goals expected. Our analysis dives into the best bets and value picks for this fixture.

TipStrike Pick Double Chance Universitatea Craiova or draw Odd 1.80

Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani Betting Tips

These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match. The match has already kicked off, so tips can no longer be added to a ticket.

Double Chance
Universitatea Craiova or draw
Tipstrike odd: 1.80
Total Goals - Over/Under
Over 2.5 Goals
Tipstrike odd: 1.90
Both Teams to Score - Yes
Yes
Tipstrike odd: 1.85
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Liga I detailed statistics

Standings

# Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Universitatea Craiova 10 6 2 2 12 6 6 50 D W D W W
Universitatea Craiova stats
MP W D L
Overall 12 8 2 2
Home 7 6 0 1
Away 5 2 2 1
CS BTTS FTS
Overall 0 0 0
Home 0 0 0
Away 0 0 0
FC Botosani stats
MP W D L
Overall 10 2 5 3
Home 4 2 2 0
Away 6 0 3 3
CS BTTS FTS
Overall 0 0 0
Home 0 0 0
Away 0 0 0
Under/over: goals scored (matches)
Over Under
Universitatea Craiova FC Botosani Universitatea Craiova FC Botosani
0.5 goals 11 8 1 2
1.5 goals 6 3 6 7
2.5 goals 5 1 7 9
3.5 goals 4 1 8 9
4.5 goals 1 1 11 9
Under/over: goals conceded (matches)
Over Under
Universitatea Craiova FC Botosani Universitatea Craiova FC Botosani
0.5 goals 5 6 7 4
1.5 goals 1 4 11 6
2.5 goals 1 2 11 8
3.5 goals 1 0 11 10
4.5 goals 1 0 11 10

PPG

Per match

Universitatea Craiova 0
FC Botosani 0
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Cards

Per match

Universitatea Craiova 0
FC Botosani 0
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Goals scored

Per match

Universitatea Craiova 0
FC Botosani 0
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Goals conceded

Per match

Universitatea Craiova 0
FC Botosani 0
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Best scoring interval

Universitatea Craiova 0
FC Botosani 0
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Most conceded interval

Universitatea Craiova 0
FC Botosani 0
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Universitatea Craiova cards
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FC Botosani cards
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Formations
Universitatea Craiova
Formation Matches played
0-0-0-0 0
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FC Botosani
Formation Matches played
0-0-0-0 0
0-0-0-0 0
0-0-0-0 0
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Match Setup for Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani

Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani fixture on January 24, 2026, at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco in Craiova, is set in Liga I. Craiova’s solid recent form and home advantage give them a slight edge, but Botosani’s difficult away record and history of scoring in recent encounters keep this match highly competitive.

Team News for Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani

Craiova’s squad remains largely stable, with key attackers and defenders available, boosting their offensive and defensive stability. Botosani faces minor doubts in midfield but can field a competitive lineup. Injuries are minimal, ensuring both teams’ best lineups.

Tactical Betting Angle for Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani

Universitatea Craiova is likely to approach the game with a controlled tempo, focusing on chance creation through midfield and set-pieces, exploiting their strong recent form. Botosani’s defensive resilience will be critical; they may adopt a compact shape, looking for counter-attacks and set-piece opportunities to score.

Game State Scenarios for Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani

The upcoming match between Universitatea Craiova and FC Botosani promises to be tightly contested, with both sides having recently shown resilience and balanced form. If Craiova scores first, the game may open up, but Botosani's ability to respond quickly suggests a potential draw scenario. Level at halftime, expect a cautious approach, yet late goals could alter the outcome, given recent history and form.

FAQs for Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani

Who is favored to win in Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani?
Universitatea Craiova has shown strong home performance and recent form, making them slight favorites in this match.
What is the expected result for Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani?
The match could be very tight, with a prediction leaning toward a draw given both teams’ recent form and scoring trends.
Will there be many goals in Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani?
Both sides have the attacking prowess to score, but defence has been relatively strong recently, suggesting a potential over 2.5 goals market.