Universitatea Cluj 54%Draw 25%FC Botosani 21%Expected goals 1.71 – 1.04
79%
Betarazi pick
Universitatea Cluj or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.27 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
Picks by market
ResultUniversitatea Cluj to win ✓54% · @1.88
Double chanceUniversitatea Cluj or draw ✓79% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓55% · @1.80
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓73% · @1.33
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓10% · fair 10.28
Universitatea Cluj vs FC Botosani: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Monday 3 August the Liga I brings Universitatea Cluj against FC Botosani at Cluj Arena. Kick-off: 16:30 WAT. In the table, Universitatea Cluj are 5th, upper half, on 26 points after 15 matches; FC Botosani are 12th (lower half) with 15.
Current form
Universitatea Cluj, last 5: LLDWD Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Brann, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
FC Botosani, last 5: DDDWD Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Rapid, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (20 Feb 2026) it ended FC Botosani 1–3 Universitatea Cluj.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Universitatea Cluj 1.7 xG, FC Botosani 1.0 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 49%, GG 55%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Universitatea Cluj 54%, draw 25%, FC Botosani 21%.
Lower-risk option: Universitatea Cluj or draw (79%) at 1.22.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Universitatea Cluj or draw (79%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Universitatea Cluj 1–1 FC Botosani. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Universitatea Cluj54%fair 1.85 · @1.88
Draw25%fair 4.06 · @3.35
FC Botosani21%fair 4.70 · @3.85
2.75Expected goals
1.71Universitatea Cluj xG
1.04FC Botosani xG
55%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–011%
2–110%
2–09%
0–17%
0–06%
From our goals model: Universitatea Cluj 1.7 – 1.0 FC Botosani expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Universitatea Cluj vs FC Botosani?
Our pick is Universitatea Cluj or draw with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Universitatea Cluj vs FC Botosani?
On our numbers Universitatea Cluj have a 54% chance of winning, the draw 25% and FC Botosani 21%.
How many goals will there be in Universitatea Cluj vs FC Botosani?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Universitatea Cluj vs FC Botosani?
Our predicted score is Universitatea Cluj 1–1 FC Botosani, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Universitatea Cluj vs FC Botosani?
Universitatea Cluj vs FC Botosani (Liga I) kicks off on Monday 3 August 2026 at 16:30 (West Africa Time) at Cluj Arena.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
