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
Key match information
FCSB played Botoşani in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 5 February 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
FCSB: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Botoşani: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
FCSB scores 1.38 and concedes 1.29 goals per match. Botoşani scores 1.25 and concedes 0.75. League average: 2.50 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: FCSB 54%, Botoşani 38%. Over 2.5: FCSB 46%, Botoşani 29%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
FCSB has higher xG: 1.88 vs 1.48. FCSB: 17.3 shots per match, Botoşani: 13.4.
Match halves
FCSB: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 0.67. Botoşani: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.67.
Goals by minute
FCSB: 0-15 (7 goals). Botoşani: 61-75 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.50 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
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.
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
FCSB is 350% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - FCSB · 0.4 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.
FCSB is 10% better for: goals scored per match.
1.38 goals / match - FCSB · 1.25 goals / match - Botoşani
Botoşani is 72% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.29 goals / match - FCSB · 0.75 goals / match - Botoşani
FCSB scores in 83% of matches (20 of 24 matches), while Botoşani keeps a clean sheet in 46% (11 of 24 matches).
Botoşani scores in 63% of matches (15 of 24 matches), while FCSB keeps a clean sheet in 33% (8 of 24 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 - FCSB
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.
FCSB is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.63 pts / match - FCSB · 1.5 pts / match - Botoşani
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
FCSB - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 42% of matches and wins 38%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Botoşani - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
FCSB
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
| FCSB | Liga | Botoşani | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: FCSB 0 - 0 - 1 Botoşani. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.