Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani Prediction

Universitatea Craiova host FC Botosani on 1 November 2026 at 18:30 in Liga I. Craiova sit atop the 16-team league after winning their fifth championship title in 2025–26, ending a 35-year drought without the trophy. Manager Phillipe Coelho has built a side that attacks with purpose and aims for European qualification. Over their last seven matches, Craiova won five and drew twice, scoring 17 goals and conceding three. They dismantled Sepsi OSK 5–0 and beat Inter Club Escaldes 3–1 in recent weeks. Their most recent outing ended 1–1 at home against Voluntari, with Simon Elisor opening the scoring in the 25th minute but unable to secure the win.

Form and H2H

Craiova's home record over their last ten matches reads eight wins, two draws, and no losses, averaging 2.70 goals for and 0.30 against. Botosani's away form is far weaker: three wins, three draws, and four losses, with 1.30 goals scored and 1.21 conceded per game. The head-to-head record between these sides spans six meetings from 2017 to 2019. Craiova won twice, Botosani won twice, and they drew twice, though Craiova's most recent victory came 3–1 in December 2019.

Best bet

Universitatea Craiova are the pick. They dominate at home, have won five of their last seven outings, and face a Botosani side that struggles on the road. Craiova's attacking output and defensive solidity at the Stadionul Ion Oblemenco make them heavy favorites to take three points.

Odds to watch

1xBet: Home 1.36 / Draw 4.85 / Away 7.27.