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
Key match information
Botoşani played Universitatea Cluj in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 20 February 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Current form
Botoşani: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Universitatea Cluj: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Botoşani scores 1.30 and concedes 0.81 goals per match. Universitatea Cluj scores 1.41 and concedes 0.93. League average: 2.53 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Botoşani 41%, Universitatea Cluj 44%. Over 2.5: Botoşani 37%, Universitatea Cluj 41%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Botoşani has higher xG: 1.48 vs 1.39. Botoşani: 13.4 shots per match, Universitatea Cluj: 12.3.
Match halves
Botoşani: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.70. Universitatea Cluj: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 0.70.
Goals by minute
Botoşani: 76-90+ (9 goals). Universitatea Cluj: 31-45+ (9 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
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Universitatea Cluj is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Botoşani · 2.4 pts / match - 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 match.
1.3 goals / match - Botoşani · 1.41 goals / match - Universitatea Cluj
Botoşani is 15% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.81 goals / match - Botoşani · 0.93 goals / match - Universitatea Cluj
Botoşani scores in 67% of matches (18 of 27 matches), while Universitatea Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 37% (10 of 27 matches).
Universitatea Cluj scores in 74% of matches (20 of 27 matches), while Botoşani keeps a clean sheet in 44% (12 of 27 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 - Botoşani
Over / Under - Universitatea Cluj
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.
Universitatea Cluj is 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.44 pts / match - Botoşani · 1.7 pts / match - Universitatea Cluj
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Botoşani - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Universitatea Cluj - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 48%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Botoşani
Universitatea Cluj
* 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
| Botoşani | Liga | Universitatea Cluj | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Botoşani 1 - 0 - 0 Universitatea Cluj. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.