FCSB
- FCSB have drawn their last 2 matches, the last one being a 1-1 draw in the Europa League against Fenerbahce.
- FCSB have failed to win any of their last 5 games.
- FCSB have failed to win any of their last 3 at home, drawing 2 and losing 1.
FC Botosani
- FC Botosani are doing much better in 6th with 38 points from 23 fixtures, but they are also on a three-game losing streak, recently falling 2-0 away to Universitatea Craiova and 1-0 away to Csikszereda.
- Botosani have failed to win any of their last 2 away fixtures to FCSB.
Head-to-Head
Botosani have won 3 of the last 5 meetings against FCSB, who have claimed the other 2, including a 3-1 home win four months ago in Liga I.
Key Players
- Florin Tanase is FCSB’s main goal threat, leading the line with 10 goals in 22 Liga I appearances.
- Sebastian Mailat is their main goal scoring threat with 8 in 22 Liga I matches.
Betting Insights
- FCSB are the bookmakers' favorites at 1.71, with Botosani the underdogs at 4.6 and the draw at 3.45.
- Given that both sides have struggled to score in recent weeks, the under 2.5 goals market at 1.8 looks a safer play than the 1X2 market for Thursday’s game.
Prediction
- But with neither side in form, we’ll side with Botosani’s organisation and solidity in the double chance market.
- Botosani’s solidity and counter-attacking threat, especially on the set-piece, should keep it tight.
