Prediction for match Botosani — Universitatea Cluj

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

In the Romanian SuperLiga on 20.02.2026, Botosani will face Universitatea Cluj. According to the 1X2 odds, Botosani is the favorite with odds of 2.30 and a 40.49% chance of winning. Universitatea Cluj is at 3.12 with a 29.85% chance, while a draw is at 3.14 with a 29.66% probability. Thus, bookmakers lean towards Botosani having a better chance of success, but the gap between the teams is not significant. The most interesting betting option is the over 2.5 goals, which is offered at 2.16 and fits the profile of both teams based on recent matches.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Botosani has an average possession of 51%, records 2 cautions per game, commits 12.4 fouls, and is caught offside 1.2 times. Universitatea Cluj shows 57.4% possession, 1.2 yellow cards, 10.4 fouls, and 0.2 offsides per match. In their last three games, Botosani played: 15.02.2026 - UTA Arad - Botosani 2-1, 08.02.2026 - Botosani - Metaloglobus 3-0, 05.02.2026 - FCSB - Botosani 2-1. Universitatea Cluj's recent results are: 14.02.2026 - Universitatea Cluj - Csikszereda 4-1, 07.02.2026 - CFR Cluj - Universitatea Cluj 3-2, 03.02.2026 - Universitatea Cluj - Argeș Pitești 3-1. In the last head-to-head meeting on 18.10.2025, Universitatea Cluj lost to Botosani 0-2.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Over the last five matches, Botosani has an average total of 2.2 goals per game, scoring 1 goal and conceding 1.2. Universitatea Cluj shows a much higher average of 3.4 goals per game, scoring 2.4 and conceding 1. In the five-game series, both teams saw over 2.5 goals in 3 out of 5 matches. For halves, Botosani had over 1.5 goals in the first half in 1 out of 5 matches, and in the second half, 3 out of 5. Universitatea Cluj had over 1.5 goals in the first half 2 out of 5 times, and in the second half, 3 out of 5. Botosani most frequently scores between the 76-90 minute interval (33%), while Universitatea Cluj scores most often between the 31-45 minute interval (42%). In terms of goals conceded, 50% of Botosani's goals come between the 61-75 and 76-90 minute intervals, while 43% of Universitatea Cluj's goals come in the same intervals. All this suggests that both teams tend to play high-scoring games, particularly in the second half, and betting on over 2.5 goals is justified by the recent match statistics and average scoring.

Analysis of Corner Totals

In their last five matches, Botosani averages 4.6 corners, and Universitatea Cluj averages 4. In the five-game series, Botosani had over 9.5 corners only once, while Universitatea Cluj did so three times. Considering the combined average of both teams' corners (8.6), the closest total with odds is 8.5: over 8.5 corners is at 1.53, and under 8.5 is at 2.24. For the corner outcome, Botosani is favored with odds of 1.81. Statistics show both teams are capable of regularly earning corners, but Universitatea Cluj more frequently exceeds the over 9.5 total, which could be an argument for betting on the over for corners.