Prediction for match Universitatea Craiova — Botosani, 24.01.2026

Match Analysis: Universitatea Craiova vs Botosani

The Superliga clash between Universitatea Craiova and Botosani is set to take place on January 24, 2026. The odds for the outcomes are as follows: Universitatea Craiova win at 1.59, draw at 3.78, and Botosani win at 5.53. The probabilities are: Universitatea Craiova - 58.54%, draw - 24.63%, Botosani - 16.83%. Universitatea Craiova holds a clear advantage according to the odds, which is also supported by recent match statistics. However, the overall team stats differ significantly, which is crucial for betting decisions.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Universitatea Craiova has averaged 54.2% possession, 1.6 yellow cards, 11.6 fouls, and 1.6 offsides per game. Botosani, over the same period, shows 61.6% possession, 2.8 yellow cards, 17.2 fouls, and 2 offsides. Recent results for Universitatea Craiova include: 19.01.2026 Petrolul Ploiești 0-4 Universitatea Craiova, 22.12.2025 Universitatea Craiova 5-0 Csikszereda, 18.12.2025 AEK Athens 3-2 Universitatea Craiova. For Botosani: 18.01.2026 Csikszereda 1-0 Botosani, 19.12.2025 Botosani 0-1 CFR Cluj, 13.12.2025 Argeș Pitești 0-0 Botosani. Their last head-to-head on 31.08.2025 ended 1-1.

How Many Goals in Universitatea Craiova vs Botosani Match

In terms of totals, Universitatea Craiova has gone over 2.5 goals in four of their last five matches, going under just once. Botosani, on the other hand, has not exceeded this total in any of their last five matches, all finishing under 2.5. Universitatea Craiova averages 3.8 goals per match, scoring 2.8 and conceding 1 goal per game. Botosani averages just 0.6 goals, scoring 0.2 and conceding 0.4. Universitatea Craiova scored more than 1.5 goals in the second half of four out of five matches and in the first half of three. Botosani never scored more than 1.5 goals in either half over five matches. Universitatea Craiova most frequently scores between the 76th and 90th minute (40%) and concedes equally between the 16th-30th and 76th-90th minutes (30% each). Botosani scores exclusively between the 31st and 45th minutes (100%), conceding only in the first 15 minutes (100%). Given Universitatea Craiova's high scoring and Botosani's low attacking output, along with Botosani's consistent unders, a bet on under 2.5 goals seems justified. The odds for this are 1.82.

Corner Totals Analysis

Universitatea Craiova averages 2.6 corners over five matches, while Botosani averages 6.6. In their last five games, Universitatea Craiova exceeded 9.5 corners just once, while Botosani did so twice. For a 9.5 total, both betting options are available: over 9.5 corners at 1.87, under 9.5 at 1.83. Universitatea Craiova is favored to win the corner count with odds of 1.33. Overall, considering Botosani's high corner activity and Universitatea Craiova's moderate stats, an over 9.5 corners bet is worth considering.