Stadionul Ion Oblemenco · Analysis updated 13:34 UTC
Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.94 expected goals for Universitatea Craiova and 0.96 for FC Botosani, a combined total of 2.90. That distribution gives Universitatea Craiova the largest share of the 1X2 market at 60%, with the draw at 22%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 55% for over 2.5 goals and 53% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 11%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 60% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
Model pick
Universitatea Craiova win
60.3% probability
Expected goals
1.94 – 0.96
Model version
poisson-v2
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Universitatea Craiova home form
10 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.
FC Botosani away threat
Scored in 5 of their last 7 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Universitatea Craiova to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 60%, against 60% / 22% / 18% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.94 goals for Universitatea Craiova and 0.96 for FC Botosani, a combined 2.90 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
82%
Double chance 12
78%
Double chance X2
40%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–010.7%
- 2–010.4%
- 1–110.3%
- 2–19.9%
- 3–06.7%
Recent form
Universitatea Craiova
- 2026-10-11T15:00:00.000Z · A vs Csikszereda · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-10-04T08:00:00.000Z · A vs Slatina · 4-0 (W)
- 2026-09-19T17:30:00.000Z · H vs FCSB · 5-0 (W)
- 2026-09-13T17:30:00.000Z · A vs Corvinul Hunedoara · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-09-07T17:30:00.000Z · H vs Universitatea Cluj · 4-0 (W)
FC Botosani
- 2026-08-30T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Farul Constanta · 0-0 (D)
- 2026-08-24T15:30:00.000Z · H vs Csikszereda · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-08-20T14:30:00.000Z · A vs Viitorul Şelimbăr · 3-1 (W)
- 2026-08-17T18:30:00.000Z · A vs FCSB · 2-3 (L)
- 2026-08-10T15:30:00.000Z · H vs Corvinul Hunedoara · 0-0 (D)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
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 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Universitatea Craiova win, at 60.3%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.
It puts both teams scoring at 53% and over 2.5 goals at 55%.
A 60% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.