FC Botosani
- FC Botosani are third in Liga I 2025-2026 having taken 38 points from 20 games this campaign.
- Leontin Grozavu’s return to the FC Botosani bench in January 2025 has brought with it renewed defensive discipline and a compact 5-4-1 system that has allowed the hosts to defend with numbers and play with structure.
- However, Sebastian Mailat has been Botosani’s talisman this season, scoring eight goals in 19 games in Liga I and two of his side’s last three, and the visitors will have to keep a close watch on the in-form striker.
CFR 1907 Cluj
- CFR 1907 Cluj are 11th in the same division, having collected 23 points from the same number of games so far.
- Daniel Pancu took over the reins of CFR 1907 Cluj in November 2025 and has brought more flexibility to the side and a more aggressive pressing game.
- Cluj's new coach has seen his team go goal crazy of late, with Andrei Cordea firing five goals in the last five games.
- The Romanian hotshot has scored eight goals in just 14 league games this term.
- Cluj’s away form has been poor in Liga I 2025/2026, with just one win, five draws and four defeats away from home.
Head-to-Head
- The last head-to-head matchup between the sides finished in a 3-3 draw at Cluj.
- With both sides showing their attacking intent in the recent meetings, Both Teams to Score at 2.02 looks an attractive bet.
Key Players
- Sebastian Mailat
- Sebastian Mailat has been Botosani’s talisman this season, scoring eight goals in 19 games in Liga I and two of his side’s last three.
- Andrei Cordea
- Cluj's new coach has seen his team go goal crazy of late, with Andrei Cordea firing five goals in the last five games.
- The Romanian hotshot has scored eight goals in just 14 league games this term, and his clinical finishing will be key if Cluj are to get a win at Botosani.
Betting Insights
- FC Botosani haven’t lost at home this campaign.
- CFR Cluj are the slight favorites at 2.35, while Botosani are 2.95 and the draw 3.24.
Prediction
With Botosani’s home form and Cluj’s away record, we’re expecting a tight match, so the draw looks a better bet .
