Double chanceUniversitatea Craiova or draw ✓91% · @1.08
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓54% · @1.80
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · fair 1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓9% · fair 10.92
Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Universitatea Craiova welcome FC Botosani to Stadionul Ion Oblemenco for a Liga I fixture on Sunday 1 November (16:30 WAT). In the table, Universitatea Craiova are 1st, leading the league, on 33 points after 15 matches; FC Botosani are 12th (lower half) with 15. There are 18 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Universitatea Craiova, last 5: DWWWD Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with FC Voluntari, away. 2.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
FC Botosani, last 5: DLLWL Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Uta Arad, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Universitatea Craiova, collecting 2.3 points per game to 0.8 for FC Botosani.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Universitatea Craiova 2.2 xG, FC Botosani 0.7 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 55%, GG 54%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Universitatea Craiova 72%, draw 19%, FC Botosani 9%.
GG/NG: GG (54%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Universitatea Craiova to win (72%, odds 1.35). Most likely score in line with that pick: Universitatea Craiova 2–0 FC Botosani. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Universitatea Craiova72%fair 1.39 · @1.35
Draw19%fair 5.23 · @4.80
FC Botosani9%fair 11.31 · @7.50
2.88Expected goals
2.22Universitatea Craiova xG
0.66FC Botosani xG
54%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–014%
1–012%
3–010%
2–19%
1–18%
3–17%
From our goals model: Universitatea Craiova 2.2 – 0.7 FC Botosani expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Universitatea Craiova to win✓
72%
1.39
1.35
Double chance
Universitatea Craiova or draw✓
91%
1.10
1.08
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
54%
1.85
1.80
Draw no bet
Universitatea Craiova (draw no bet)✓
89%
1.12
–
Asian handicap
Universitatea Craiova -1 (Asian handicap)
64%
1.56
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
55%
1.82
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
67%
1.48
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
84%
1.20
–
First team to score
Universitatea Craiova to score first✓
73%
1.38
–
Half-time result
Universitatea Craiova ahead at half-time✓
52%
1.91
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Universitatea Craiova / FT Universitatea Craiova✓
48%
2.06
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
9%
10.92
–
Recent results
Universitatea Craiova – last 6
DWWWDW
29 Oct
@ FC Voluntari
1–1
D
26 Oct
@ Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe
5–0
W
22 Oct
@ Inter Club d'Escaldes
3–1
W
17 Oct
vs Farul Constanta
2–0
W
15 Oct
vs Getafe
1–1
D
11 Oct
@ Csikszereda
1–0
W
2.2Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
FC Botosani – last 6
DLLWLD
27 Oct
@ Uta Arad
2–2
D
23 Oct
vs Petrolul Ploiesti
1–3
L
16 Oct
@ Dinamo Bucuresti
0–2
L
10 Oct
vs Uta Arad
2–0
W
19 Sep
@ CFR 1907 Cluj
1–3
L
13 Sep
@ Arges Pitesti
1–1
D
1.2Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Universitatea Craiova and FC Botosani.
What is the prediction for Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani?
Our pick is Universitatea Craiova to win with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.35.
Who will win Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani?
On our numbers Universitatea Craiova have a 72% chance of winning, the draw 19% and FC Botosani 9%.
How many goals will there be in Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani?
Our predicted score is Universitatea Craiova 2–0 FC Botosani, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani?
Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani (Liga I) kicks off on Sunday 1 November 2026 at 16:30 (West Africa Time) at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco.
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.
