Csikszereda vs Botoşani: match statistics
Csikszereda vs Botoşani: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Csikszereda played Botoşani in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 16 May 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Csikszereda: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Botoşani: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Csikszereda scores 1.03 and concedes 1.74 goals per match. Botoşani scores 1.32 and concedes 1.16. League average: 2.53 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Csikszereda 53%, Botoşani 53%. Over 2.5: Csikszereda 50%, Botoşani 45%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Botoşani has higher xG: 1.49 vs 1.23. Csikszereda: 11.1 shots per match, Botoşani: 13.4.
Match halves
Csikszereda: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.47. Botoşani: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.74.
Goals by minute
Csikszereda: 31-45+ (9 goals). Botoşani: 76-90+ (14 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.53 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. Average goals 2.50, BTTS 50%.
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
Csikszereda has the home edge: on average they score 1.39 goals and concede 1.17 at their stadium, with a 44% home win rate and failing to score in only 11% of home matches. Botoşani on the road controls possession (51% possession) but scores just 0.83 goals per away game, registering 39% of away matches without a goal and only 22% away wins. In the last 5 matches the hosts have scored 5 and conceded 3, averaging 2 points per game, while the visitors have 7 goals and 8 conceded with 1.2 points per game. Chance quality also favors the hosts: 4.39 shots on target versus 3.61 and a conversion rate of 11% versus 7%, with average xG of 1.41 versus 1.29 in Csikszereda’s favor. Due to higher efficiency, a lower share of matches without a goal and better recent home form, I tip a home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The combined xG for both teams is 1.67 (Csikszereda) + 1.29 (Botoşani) = 2.96, which exceeds the league average of 2.52. The home side averages 5.05 shots on target and 14.85 shots overall versus the visitors' 3.61 and 11.89, increasing the likelihood of goals. Seasonally Csikszereda have BTTS at 65% at home compared to Botoşani's 39% on the road, but in the last 5 matches there is a divergence: hosts only 20% BTTS while visitors 100% BTTS. From a defensive perspective xG against for the visitors is 1.64, and 1.14 against the hosts; Botoşani have conceded on average 1.6 goals in their last 5 (8 in 5), whereas Csikszereda have conceded 0.6 (3 in 5), so the visitors have been more prone to conceding recently. Additionally the home side’s shot conversion is 12% versus 7% for the visitors and the season percentage of matches over 2.5 goals for the home team is 50% (vs 39% for the visitors), all supporting a goals scenario. Overall, considering the combined xG of 2.96, the seasonal 65% BTTS for the hosts and the visitors' 100% BTTS in the last 5 matches, I predict BTTS - Yes as more likely (68% vs 32%).
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
I assess expected goals at 1.60 for Csikszereda and 1.06 for Botoşani (total 2.66), based on xG: 1.67 for the home side and 1.29 for the visitors and on xG against values 1.14 (home) and 1.64 (away). Both teams show high Over 1.5 rates — home 80% of matches, away 67% — which in a Poisson model yields roughly a 75% probability of at least 2 goals. The hosts average 14.85 shots (5.05 on target) with a 12% conversion rate, the visitors 11.89 (3.61 on target) and 7% conversion, so the chance advantage lies with Csikszereda. The 2.5 line is balanced (seasonally 50% home vs 39% away, estimated Over 2.5 ≈50%), while Over 3.5 has low chances (~28%). Therefore I recommend playing Over 1.5 as the strongest signal (line 1.5, side over).
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
I project an X/1 scenario (draw at Half-Time, home win at Full-Time) because Csikszereda displays a clear advantage in the quality of scoring opportunities: they average 0.8 goals by Half-Time versus 0.33 for Botoşani, have higher xG (1.67 vs 1.29) and better shot conversion (12% vs 7%). A draw at the break is statistically justified — hosts went into half-time level in 45% of their matches, visitors in 39%, yielding roughly a 50% chance of a lead at the break being a draw. After the break the home advantage should consolidate: Csikszereda scores 0.95 goals on average in the second half versus 0.5 for the visitors and registers 5.05 on-target shots per match versus 3.61, which increases the likelihood of a turnaround in their favor. Additionally, recent form over the last five matches favors the hosts (60% wins vs 20% for the visitors) and seasonal points metrics (1.85 points per home match vs 0.94 for the visitors), therefore X/1 is the strongest signal.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-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 67% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Csikszereda · 1.2 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 28% better for: goals scored per match.
1.03 goals / match - Csikszereda · 1.32 goals / match - Botoşani
Botoşani is 50% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.74 goals / match - Csikszereda · 1.16 goals / match - Botoşani
Csikszereda scores in 71% of matches (27 of 38 matches), while Botoşani keeps a clean sheet in 32% (12 of 38 matches).
Botoşani scores in 71% of matches (27 of 38 matches), while Csikszereda keeps a clean sheet in 24% (9 of 38 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 · 1.21 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 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Botoşani - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 37%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
* 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 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (17). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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 | ▲ 2.76 | 2.53 | • 2.47 |
| Both teams scored | • 53% | 52% | • 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 47% | ▼ 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 28% | ▲ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 68% | • 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 76% | ▼ 68% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Csikszereda 1 - 0 - 1 Botoşani. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Csikszereda vs Botoşani?
The Liga I match finished Csikszereda 2:0 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 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Csikszereda vs Botoşani?
Csikszereda score 1.03 goals per game on average and Botoşani 1.32. The Liga I average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 53% 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 1-3-1 (1.20 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.