Botoşani vs Universitatea Cluj: match statistics
The match promises to be extremely balanced, which is confirmed by a detailed statistical analysis of both teams. Botoşani displays impressive home form with a 54% win rate at home and a goal difference of +15, conceding just 0.62 goals per match in front of their own fans. Universitatea Cluj arrives in excellent form, having collected 12 points from the last 15 available (4 wins in the last 5 matches) and can also boast a 54% away efficiency. A key factor is the nearly identical average xG of both teams (1.58 vs 1.57) and similar shot accuracy rates (4.85 for both teams), suggesting a comparable offensive potential. The hosts have the advantage of playing at home and a solid home defense, but the visitors, in better form in recent weeks, can effectively counter the favorite. Taking all parameters into account, I expect a fiercely contested match with a slight edge for the hosts, however a draw remains a very realistic scenario for this encounter.
Botoşani vs Universitatea Cluj: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Botoşani played against Universitatea Cluj in Liga I (Romania). The game was played on February 20, 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Botoşani has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Universitatea Cluj has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Botoşani scores 1.30 goals per game and allows 0.81. Universitatea Cluj scores 1.41 and allows 0.93. Games in this league average 2.53 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 41% of Botoşani's games and 44% of Universitatea Cluj's. The Over 2.5 rates are 37% and 41%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Botoşani has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 1.39 per game. Botoşani takes 13.4 shots per game, while Universitatea Cluj takes 12.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Botoşani leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.70 goals per game after halftime. Universitatea Cluj leads at halftime in 44% and scores 0.70 after halftime.
When the teams score
Botoşani's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Universitatea Cluj, it is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga I games average 2.53 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
The match promises to be extremely balanced, which is confirmed by a detailed statistical analysis of both teams. Botoşani displays impressive home form with a 54% win rate at home and a goal difference of +15, conceding just 0.62 goals per match in front of their own fans. Universitatea Cluj arrives in excellent form, having collected 12 points from the last 15 available (4 wins in the last 5 matches) and can also boast a 54% away efficiency. A key factor is the nearly identical average xG of both teams (1.58 vs 1.57) and similar shot accuracy rates (4.85 for both teams), suggesting a comparable offensive potential. The hosts have the advantage of playing at home and a solid home defense, but the visitors, in better form in recent weeks, can effectively counter the favorite. Taking all parameters into account, I expect a fiercely contested match with a slight edge for the hosts, however a draw remains a very realistic scenario for this encounter.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Botoşani | Universitatea Cluj | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.36 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Universitatea Cluj is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Botoşani · 2.4 pts / game - Universitatea Cluj
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Universitatea Cluj is 8% better for: goals scored per game.
1.3 goals / game - Botoşani · 1.41 goals / game - Universitatea Cluj
Botoşani is 15% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.81 goals / game - Botoşani · 0.93 goals / game - Universitatea Cluj
Botoşani scores in 67% of games (18 of 27 meczów), while Universitatea Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 37% (10 of 27 meczów).
Universitatea Cluj scores in 74% of games (20 of 27 meczów), while Botoşani keeps a clean sheet in 44% (12 of 27 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Botoşani
Over / Under - Universitatea Cluj
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Universitatea Cluj is 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.44 pts / game - Botoşani · 1.7 pts / game - Universitatea Cluj
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Botoşani - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Universitatea Cluj - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Botoşani
Universitatea Cluj
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga I).
Teams vs league
| Botoşani | Liga | Universitatea Cluj | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.11 | 2.53 | ▼ 2.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 51% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 37% | 46% | ▼ 41% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 44% | 28% | ▲ 37% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 70% | ▼ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 59% | 74% | ▲ 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Botoşani's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Universitatea Cluj. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Botoşani vs Universitatea Cluj?
The Liga I match finished Botoşani 1:3 Universitatea Cluj. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Botoşani vs Universitatea Cluj?
Botoşani score 1.30 goals per game on average and Universitatea Cluj 1.41. The Liga I average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Botoşani's matches and 44% of Universitatea Cluj's.
What form are Botoşani and Universitatea Cluj in?
Over the last 5 games Botoşani have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Universitatea Cluj 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Botoşani vs Universitatea Cluj?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.