Universitatea Cluj and Botosani face each other on Monday 08.03.2026, at 16:30 (UK Time), in a Liga 1 2026/27 match. The game will take place at Universitatea Cluj's home ground, the Cluj Arena.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Șepcile roșii and Botoşani, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Universitatea Cluj vs Botosani
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Universitatea Cluj preview
Universitatea Cluj heads into the match with the following record in the Liga 1: in 2 matches, Șepcile roșii secured 1 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.5 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Șepcile roșii's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 23 victories so far.
Universitatea Cluj has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 66 goals, of which 2 were scored in the Liga 1, resulting in an average of 1 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Jovo Lukić, who has found the back of the net 18 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Issouf Macalou has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 14 assists.
On the defensive side, Universitatea Cluj has conceded 2 goals in the Liga 1 (an average of 1 per game) and 44 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.94 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.
Botosani preview
Botosani comes into the game with 2 matches played so far in the Liga 1. They have secured 0 victories, 2 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 1 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 14 wins, 14 draws, and 14 losses.
Botoşani's attack has been highly effective, scoring 56 goals during this period. Of that total, 3 were netted in the Liga 1, with an average of 1.5 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.33.
Botoşani's offensive system is led by Sebastian Arpad Mailat, the team's top scorer this season. The romanian forward has found the back of the net 15 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Hervin Ongenda. The midfielder has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 1.5 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 53 goals in 42 matches, averaging 1.26 per match.
Head to head: Universitatea Cluj vs Botosani
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Universitatea Cluj
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D W D |
1 |
| Home | D W D D W |
1.8 |
| Away | L L D L L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Scored | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.42 | 1.17 | 1.66 |
|
xGA
|
1.85 | 1.91 | 1.78 |
Botosani
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D L L D |
0.6 |
| Home | D D D W W |
1.8 |
| Away | D L L D L |
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.28 | 1.44 | 1.12 |
|
xGA
|
1.8 | 1.52 | 2.08 |
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