FCSB vs Botoşani: match statistics
FCSB appears as the favorite for this meeting, despite average form in the last five matches. The hosts possess a significant advantage in possession (60% vs 49%) and generate more scoring chances (xG 1.9 vs 1.39 in home matches). Botoşani is in a clear crisis – in the last five matches, they have not scored a single goal nor achieved a victory, which drastically weakens their chances. Although the guests have a solid defense away (58% clean sheets), their total offensive ineffectiveness (0 goals in the last 5 matches) is alarming. FCSB, with the support of their own fans and higher xG, should capitalize on the rival's poor scoring form. A draw remains a real option due to the cautious play of both teams, however, statistical advantage speaks for the hosts.
FCSB vs Botoşani: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
FCSB played against Botoşani in Liga I (Romania). The game was played on February 5, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
FCSB has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Botoşani has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
FCSB scores 1.38 goals per game and allows 1.29. Botoşani scores 1.25 and allows 0.75. Games in this league average 2.50 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 54% of FCSB's games and 38% of Botoşani's. The Over 2.5 rates are 46% and 29%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
FCSB has the higher season xG average, 1.88 to 1.48 per game. FCSB takes 17.3 shots per game, while Botoşani takes 13.4.
First-half and second-half trends
FCSB leads at halftime in 42% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Botoşani leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
FCSB's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (7 goals). For Botoşani, it is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga I games average 2.50 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
FCSB appears as the favorite for this meeting, despite average form in the last five matches. The hosts possess a significant advantage in possession (60% vs 49%) and generate more scoring chances (xG 1.9 vs 1.39 in home matches). Botoşani is in a clear crisis – in the last five matches, they have not scored a single goal nor achieved a victory, which drastically weakens their chances. Although the guests have a solid defense away (58% clean sheets), their total offensive ineffectiveness (0 goals in the last 5 matches) is alarming. FCSB, with the support of their own fans and higher xG, should capitalize on the rival's poor scoring form. A draw remains a real option due to the cautious play of both teams, however, statistical advantage speaks for the hosts.
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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
| FCSB | Botoşani | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.28 |
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.
FCSB is 350% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - FCSB · 0.4 pts / game - 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.
FCSB is 10% better for: goals scored per game.
1.38 goals / game - FCSB · 1.25 goals / game - Botoşani
Botoşani is 72% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.29 goals / game - FCSB · 0.75 goals / game - Botoşani
FCSB scores in 83% of games (20 of 24 meczów), while Botoşani keeps a clean sheet in 46% (11 of 24 meczów).
Botoşani scores in 63% of games (15 of 24 meczów), while FCSB keeps a clean sheet in 33% (8 of 24 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 - FCSB
Over / Under - Botoşani
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.
FCSB is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.63 pts / game - FCSB · 1.5 pts / game - Botoşani
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
FCSB - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 38%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Botoşani - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 100% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
* 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 0-15 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
FCSB
Botoşani
* 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
| FCSB | Liga | Botoşani | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.67 | 2.50 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 54% | 49% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 46% | 45% | ▼ 29% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 29% | ▲ 46% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 69% | ▼ 58% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 75% | 73% | ▼ 54% |
^ 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
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 FCSB's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Botoşani. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of FCSB vs Botoşani?
The Liga I match finished FCSB 2:1 Botoşani. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before FCSB vs Botoşani?
FCSB score 1.38 goals per game on average and Botoşani 1.25. The Liga I average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 54% of FCSB's matches and 38% of Botoşani's.
What form are FCSB and Botoşani in?
Over the last 5 games FCSB have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Botoşani 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for FCSB vs Botoşani?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for FCSB vs Botoşani: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.