Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani: prediction and stats
Liga IRegular Season - 14Kick-off on October 31, 2026 at 05:00 PM (UTC)Complex Sportiv Craiova, Craiova
The Footlab model makes Universitatea Craiova the favourite at 78%, against 15% for a draw and 7% for FC Botosani. The most likely score is 2-0.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani?
Universitatea Craiova starts as the favourite with a 234-point Elo edge (1,915 vs 1,680).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Universitatea Craiova have 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 defeats; FC Botosani have 3, 7 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | FC Voluntari(home) | 3-1 | Liga I |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Ararat-Armenia(home) | 1-1 | UEFA Europa League |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Oţelul(away) | 1-1 | Liga I |
| Aug 13, 2026 | KuPS(home) | 2-1 | UEFA Europa League |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Arges Pitesti(home) | 0-1 | Liga I |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Csikszereda(home) | 1-0 | Liga I |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Viitorul Şelimbăr(away) | 3-1 | Cupa României |
| Aug 17, 2026 | FCSB(away) | 2-3 | Liga I |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Corvinul Hunedoara(home) | 0-0 | Liga I |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Universitatea Cluj(away) | 1-2 | Liga I |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Universitatea Craiova win(s), 4 draw(s), 0 FC Botosani win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Universitatea Craiova 2-0 FC Botosani | Liga I |
| Aug 31, 2025 | FC Botosani 1-1 Universitatea Craiova | Liga I |
| Feb 22, 2025 | FC Botosani 2-2 Universitatea Craiova | Liga I |
| Oct 20, 2024 | Universitatea Craiova 0-0 FC Botosani | Liga I |
| Feb 18, 2024 | FC Botosani 2-2 Universitatea Craiova | Liga I |
| Oct 1, 2023 | Universitatea Craiova 5-1 FC Botosani | Liga I |
Last archived meeting: Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani on Jan 24, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Universitatea Craiova score 1.9 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; FC Botosani score 1.5 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 63% probability of over 2.5 goals and 45% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universitatea Craiova | 1.9 | 1.3 | 3 | 10/15 | 8/15 |
| FC Botosani | 1.5 | 1.7 | 2 | 12/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Universitatea Craiova sit 4th in Liga I (10 points from 6 matches) and FC Botosani sit 13th (6 points from 6 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Universitatea Craiova | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | FC Botosani | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani?
- The Footlab model makes Universitatea Craiova the favourite at 78%, against 15% for a draw and 7% for FC Botosani.
- Where and when is Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani played?
- Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani is played on October 31, 2026 at 05:00 PM (UTC) at Complex Sportiv Craiova, in the Liga I.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 63% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.