Romania - Liga IData current as of 07 September 2026

Hermannstadt vs Botoşani: match statistics

Hermannstadt crest
Hermannstadt
3 : 0half-time 1:0
Botoşani crest
Botoşani
135%(2.40)
X35%(3.00)
230%(2.80)

The match promises to be a close clash between two out-of-form teams. Hermannstadt sit in 15th place in the table and show a very poor home record (only 13% home wins, 60% losses), yet their recent form indicates two wins in their last five matches. Botoşani, despite a higher league position (9th place), are in crisis with just one win in their last five fixtures and a streak of four consecutive defeats. The visitors have a better defensive record away from home (1.13 goals conceded on average) and an impressive 47% clean sheets, but their offense is faltering (0.87 goals scored on average). The xG statistics are similar for both teams, and the high percentage of goalless matches (40% for both sides) suggests the possibility of a low-scoring outcome. Considering both teams' poor form, attacking struggles, and Botoşani's defensive solidity away, a draw seems the most likely result of this encounter.

Hermannstadt vs Botoşani: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Hermannstadt played Botoşani in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 22 March 2026. Final score: 3:0.

Current form

Hermannstadt: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Botoşani: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.

Goal statistics

Hermannstadt scores 1.00 and concedes 1.71 goals per match. Botoşani scores 1.29 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.54 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Hermannstadt 58%, Botoşani 45%. Over 2.5: Hermannstadt 48%, Botoşani 42%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 47%.

xG, shots and style

Botoşani has higher xG: 1.51 vs 1.33. Hermannstadt: 11.5 shots per match, Botoşani: 13.7.

Match halves

Hermannstadt: half-time lead 13%, second-half goals 0.61. Botoşani: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.71.

Goals by minute

Hermannstadt: 76-90+ (10 goals). Botoşani: 76-90+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Liga I: 2.54 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 47%.

Head-to-head

Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. Average goals 3.00, 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

The match promises to be a close clash between two out-of-form teams. Hermannstadt sit in 15th place in the table and show a very poor home record (only 13% home wins, 60% losses), yet their recent form indicates two wins in their last five matches. Botoşani, despite a higher league position (9th place), are in crisis with just one win in their last five fixtures and a streak of four consecutive defeats. The visitors have a better defensive record away from home (1.13 goals conceded on average) and an impressive 47% clean sheets, but their offense is faltering (0.87 goals scored on average). The xG statistics are similar for both teams, and the high percentage of goalless matches (40% for both sides) suggests the possibility of a low-scoring outcome. Considering both teams' poor form, attacking struggles, and Botoşani's defensive solidity away, a draw seems the most likely result of this encounter.

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Half-by-half

1 : 0
1st half
2 : 0
2nd half

Match statistics

44Possession (%)56
HermannstadtBotoşani
25Shots5
HermannstadtBotoşani
6Shots on target1
HermannstadtBotoşani
2.39xG0.54
HermannstadtBotoşani
11Corners2
HermannstadtBotoşani
55Dangerous attacks20
HermannstadtBotoşani
6Fouls8
HermannstadtBotoşani
5Cards2
HermannstadtBotoşani

Pre-match profilewhat 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.

HermannstadtBotoşani
1Goals scored / match1.29
HermannstadtBotoşani
1.71Goals conceded / match1
HermannstadtBotoşani
45%Average possession53%
HermannstadtBotoşani
3.48Shots on target / match4.42
HermannstadtBotoşani

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

11.52Shots per match13.68
HermannstadtBotoşani
3.48Shots on target4.42
HermannstadtBotoşani
8.7%Shot conversion9.4%
HermannstadtBotoşani
45%Possession53%
HermannstadtBotoşani
1.33xG for1.51
HermannstadtBotoşani
1.41xG against1.37
HermannstadtBotoşani

Shooting quality

Hermannstadt: BalancedBotoşani: Balanced
HermannstadtBotoşani
Accuracy (shots on target)30%32%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.290.29

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Hermannstadt is 100% better for: last-5 form.

1.2 pts / match - Hermannstadt · 0.6 pts / match - Botoşani

Hermannstadt
LLWWL
Season result split
16% W26% R58% P
Season (W-D-L)
5-8-18
0.74 pts / match · goal difference -22
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-0-3
1.20 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
2-4-9
Last 5 at home
1-1-3
DLLLW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.6Goals conceded: 1.4xG: 1.55Opponent xG: 1.19BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 60%
Botoşani
LLLLW
Season result split
39% W29% R32% P
Season (W-D-L)
12-9-10
1.45 pts / match · goal difference +9
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-0-4
0.60 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
4-4-7
Last 5 away
0-0-5
LLLLL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 2.2xG: 1.73Opponent xG: 1.22BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 80%

Goalshow 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 29% better for: goals scored per match.

1 goals / match - Hermannstadt · 1.29 goals / match - Botoşani

Botoşani is 71% better for: goals conceded per match.

1.71 goals / match - Hermannstadt · 1 goals / match - Botoşani

Hermannstadt scoring profile: strong

Hermannstadt scores in 65% of matches (20 of 31 matches), while Botoşani keeps a clean sheet in 39% (12 of 31 matches).

Botoşani scoring profile: very strong

Botoşani scores in 68% of matches (21 of 31 matches), while Hermannstadt keeps a clean sheet in 6% (2 of 31 matches).

31Goals scored (season)40
HermannstadtBotoşani
53Goals conceded (season)31
HermannstadtBotoşani
2.71Average goals in match2.29
HermannstadtBotoşani
8Goals scored (last 5)6
HermannstadtBotoşani
7Goals conceded (last 5)11
HermannstadtBotoşani

How often they score at least...

65%1 goal68%
HermannstadtBotoşani
26%2 goals35%
HermannstadtBotoşani
10%3 goals23%
HermannstadtBotoşani
0%4 goals3%
HermannstadtBotoşani

How often they concede at least...

94%1 goal61%
HermannstadtBotoşani
58%2 goals29%
HermannstadtBotoşani
19%3 goals10%
HermannstadtBotoşani
0%4 goals0%
HermannstadtBotoşani

* 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.

51%
League average

Goal patterns

16%BTTS at half-time16%
HermannstadtBotoşani
3%BTTS in both halves3%
HermannstadtBotoşani
6%Scored in both halves29%
HermannstadtBotoşani

BTTS and goal count

42%Min. 3 goals and BTTS35%
HermannstadtBotoşani
6%Min. 3 goals without BTTS6%
HermannstadtBotoşani
60%BTTS - last 580%
HermannstadtBotoşani

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.

1st half

65%Min. 1 goal before half-time68%
HermannstadtBotoşani
32%Min. 2 goals before half-time35%
HermannstadtBotoşani
6%Min. 3 goals before half-time10%
HermannstadtBotoşani

2nd half

81%Min. 1 goal after half-time61%
HermannstadtBotoşani
58%Min. 2 goals after half-time45%
HermannstadtBotoşani
23%Min. 3 goals after half-time10%
HermannstadtBotoşani

Match halveswhen 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 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

0.84 pts / match - Hermannstadt · 1.26 pts / match - Botoşani

Hermannstadt - half-time state
13% leading45% draw42% trailing
Botoşani - half-time state
29% leading39% draw32% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

0.84Points per match (1st half)1.26
HermannstadtBotoşani
0.39Goals scored (1st half)0.58
HermannstadtBotoşani
0.68Goals conceded (1st half)0.55
HermannstadtBotoşani
1.06Average goals (1st half)1.13
HermannstadtBotoşani
45%Clean sheet before half-time61%
HermannstadtBotoşani
74%No goal before half-time55%
HermannstadtBotoşani

After half-time (2nd half)

0.87Points per match (2nd half)1.45
HermannstadtBotoşani
0.61Goals scored (2nd half)0.71
HermannstadtBotoşani
1.03Goals conceded (2nd half)0.45
HermannstadtBotoşani
1.65Average goals (2nd half)1.16
HermannstadtBotoşani
26%Clean sheet after half-time61%
HermannstadtBotoşani
55%No goal after half-time48%
HermannstadtBotoşani

Hermannstadt - second-half results

16% W39% R45% P
26
Half-time points
12
Half-time goals
-9
Goal difference (1st half)
27
Second-half points
-13
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.84
PPG before half-time
Lead holding123%

Leads at half-time in 13% of matches and wins 16%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.3

Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Botoşani - second-half results

29% W58% R13% P
39
Half-time points
18
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
45
Second-half points
+8
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.26
PPG before half-time
Lead holding134%

Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time-0.1

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Hermannstadt - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.001.60
Goals scored / match0.61.0
Goals conceded / match0.80.6
Average goals in match1.41.6
1 goal60%80%
2 goals60%60%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet60%40%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference-1+2
Half-time: 20% leading - 40% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 3
Botoşani - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match0.001.20
Goals scored / match0.40.8
Goals conceded / match1.60.6
Average goals in match2.01.4
1 goal100%80%
2 goals60%60%
3 goals40%0%
Clean sheet0%40%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference-6+1
Half-time: 0% leading - 0% draw - 100% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 60% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 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 minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Hermannstadt
ScoredConceded
4
6
0-15
3
6
16-30
5
9
31-45
6
13
46-60
3
9
61-75
10
10
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

Botoşani
ScoredConceded
4
7
0-15
6
3
16-30
8
7
31-45
3
3
46-60
8
5
61-75
11
6
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.50
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.0 : 1.5
Estimated goal split
home : away
98%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
52%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+20%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
44%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
11%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 9 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Hermannstadt

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.08
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.63
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.7 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.33
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.30
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
71%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
151%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.46
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
32% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 13% come in the first quarter-hour.
32%

Botoşani

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.14
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.15
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-13.1 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.22
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.37
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
114%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
71%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.85
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
28% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 10% come in the first quarter-hour.
28%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga I).

Teams vs league

HermannstadtLigaBotoşani
Average goals in match 2.712.54 2.29
Both teams scored 58%51% 45%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 48%47% 42%
Clean sheets 6%28% 39%
Goal before half-time 65%69% 68%
Goal after half-time 81%75% 61%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.54
Average goals per match
51%
Both teams scored
47%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
28%
Clean sheets
1.41
Home goals / match
1.13
Away goals / match
+25%
Home attack advantage
+20%
Home defence advantage
+13%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
69%
1 goal
36%
2 goals
13%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
75%
1 goal
42%
2 goals
14%
3 goals
3%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. HermannstadtYellow cardKevin Ciubotaru
  2. BotoşaniSubstitutionOn: Luka KukićOff: Giannis Anestis
  3. HermannstadtSubstitutionOn: Luca Gabriel StancuOff: Kevin Ciubotaru
  4. BotoşaniYellow cardGeorge Andrei Miron
  5. BotoşaniYellow cardEl Hadji Pape Djibril Diaw
  6. HermannstadtSubstitutionOn: Silviu Nicolae BalaureOff: Cristian Daniel Neguţ
  7. HermannstadtSubstitutionOn: Marko GjorgjievskiOff: Sergiu Florin Buș
  8. HermannstadtYellow cardTiberiu Ionuţ Căpușă
  9. HermannstadtSubstitutionOn: Aviel ZargariOff: Constantin Albu
  10. HermannstadtSubstitutionOn: Christ Nkama AfalnaOff: Aurelian Ionuț Chițu
  11. HermannstadtRed cardEduard Marian Florescu
  12. HermannstadtYellow cardAviel Zargari

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.

Szabolcs KovacsMatches officiated: 23
4.17Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 252%Home wins22%Draws26%Away wins

Head-to-head

Recent meetings (2): Hermannstadt 1 - 0 - 1 Botoşani. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.

AFC Hermannstadt
3 : 1
AFC Botoşani
AFC Botoşani
2 : 0
AFC Hermannstadt

FAQ

What was the result of Hermannstadt vs Botoşani?

The Liga I match finished Hermannstadt 3:0 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 Hermannstadt and Botoşani?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Hermannstadt 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 Hermannstadt vs Botoşani?

Hermannstadt score 1.00 goals per game on average and Botoşani 1.29. The Liga I average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Hermannstadt's matches and 45% of Botoşani's.

What form are Hermannstadt and Botoşani in?

Over the last 5 games Hermannstadt have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Botoşani 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hermannstadt vs Botoşani?

The statistical background for Hermannstadt vs Botoşani — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.