Csikszereda vs Botoşani: match statistics
Botoșani holds a clear advantage in this encounter, ranking 3rd in the table with an impressive record of 10 wins this season, while Csikszereda is in 14th place with just 3 wins and a disastrous run of 5 consecutive defeats. The hosts have a negative goal difference (-3) at home and have not kept a single clean sheet in domestic matches, while the visitors boast a 70% clean sheet rate on the road and a positive goal difference (+3). Csikszereda's form is particularly alarming – the team has conceded as many as 16 goals in their last 5 matches and has failed to earn a single point. Botoșani, despite slightly weaker recent form (averaging 1 point per game in their last 5 matches), possesses a significantly better defense (conceding an average of 0.7 goals per away game) and greater experience in securing points (40% win rate on the road). The difference in quality and form strongly favors the visitors, although Botoșani's diminished form in recent matches could allow the hosts to hold on for a draw for part of the game.
Csikszereda vs Botoşani: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Csikszereda play Botoşani in Liga I (Romania). The match date is 18 January 2026 at 14:30. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Csikszereda: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Botoşani: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Csikszereda scores 1.05 and concedes 1.69 goals per match. Botoşani scores 1.33 and concedes 1.25. League average: 2.53 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Csikszereda 51%, Botoşani 53%. Over 2.5: Csikszereda 49%, Botoşani 45%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Botoşani has higher xG: 1.49 vs 1.24. Csikszereda: 11.2 shots per match, Botoşani: 13.6.
Match halves
Csikszereda: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.51. Botoşani: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.75.
Goals by minute
Csikszereda: 31-45+ (9 goals). Botoşani: 76-90+ (16 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.53 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
2 H2H matches: 1-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 50%.
Match description
Botoșani holds a clear advantage in this encounter, ranking 3rd in the table with an impressive record of 10 wins this season, while Csikszereda is in 14th place with just 3 wins and a disastrous run of 5 consecutive defeats. The hosts have a negative goal difference (-3) at home and have not kept a single clean sheet in domestic matches, while the visitors boast a 70% clean sheet rate on the road and a positive goal difference (+3). Csikszereda's form is particularly alarming – the team has conceded as many as 16 goals in their last 5 matches and has failed to earn a single point. Botoșani, despite slightly weaker recent form (averaging 1 point per game in their last 5 matches), possesses a significantly better defense (conceding an average of 0.7 goals per away game) and greater experience in securing points (40% win rate on the road). The difference in quality and form strongly favors the visitors, although Botoșani's diminished form in recent matches could allow the hosts to hold on for a draw for part of the game.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Csikszereda | Botoşani | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.30 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Csikszereda is 233% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Csikszereda · 0.6 pts / match - Botoşani
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.
Botoşani is 27% better for: goals scored per match.
1.05 goals / match - Csikszereda · 1.33 goals / match - Botoşani
Botoşani is 35% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.69 goals / match - Csikszereda · 1.25 goals / match - Botoşani
Csikszereda scores in 72% of matches (28 of 39 matches), while Botoşani keeps a clean sheet in 30% (12 of 40 matches).
Botoşani scores in 70% of matches (28 of 40 matches), while Csikszereda keeps a clean sheet in 26% (10 of 39 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Csikszereda
Over / Under — Botoşani
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Botoşani is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.03 pts / match - Csikszereda · 1.2 pts / match - Botoşani
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Csikszereda - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Botoşani - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (17). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (16 goli). Concedes most in 0-15 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Csikszereda
Botoşani
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga I).
Teams vs league
| Csikszereda | Liga | Botoşani | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.74 | 2.53 | • 2.58 |
| Both teams scored | • 51% | 51% | ▲ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 49% | 46% | • 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 26% | 28% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 67% | • 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 76% | ▼ 70% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Csikszereda 1 - 0 - 1 Botoşani. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Csikszereda vs Botoşani?
The Liga I match finished Csikszereda 1:0 Botoşani. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Csikszereda and Botoşani?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Csikszereda won 1, Botoşani won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Csikszereda vs Botoşani?
Csikszereda score 1.05 goals per game on average and Botoşani 1.33. The Liga I average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 51% of Csikszereda's matches and 53% of Botoşani's.
What form are Csikszereda and Botoşani in?
Over the last 5 games Csikszereda have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Botoşani 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Csikszereda vs Botoşani?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Csikszereda vs Botoşani: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.