- Cluj form: Universitatea Cluj have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5 matches in all competitions
- Botoșani form: FC Botoșani are the draw specialists, with 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss in their last 5 in all competitions
Two sides looking to find some momentum
Cluj currently sit 8th in the Liga I 2026/2027 table with 3 points from 2 games, while Botoșani are 12th with 1 point from 1 match. Both sides will be desperate to get a couple of wins on the board to establish themselves in Romania's top-flight.
Cristiano Bergodi has led Cluj since 23 October 2025, and his side look like they have been drilled in a compact 4-2-3-1 system. They are not great going forward, but they are certainly solid, keeping their lines tight and controlling the build-up.
Marius Croitoru has been in charge of Botoșani since 10 March 2026, and his team are a little more direct in style.
- Alibek Aliev has been the spark for Cluj in Liga I 2026/2027, netting once and assisting another in his 2 appearances so far.
- Botoșani will have a go, and will look to win the ball back quickly in transition, with Enriko Papa a clever spark in the middle who has already registered 1 assist in 1 Liga I 2026/2027 appearance.
- Ioan Dumiter is Botoșani's danger man in the Romanian top-flight, having scored 1 goal in 1 match so far, and 2 of Botoșani's last 5 in all competitions.
Both teams capable of spoiling the play
Betting angles
Botoșani will make this tough, as they always do. Cluj are the favorites at 1.96, while Botoșani are 3.74 and the draw is 3.38.
These teams are evenly matched enough to make it a game, and the value is on the both teams not to score market, which sits at 1.82. Cluj are the sharper team in their own backyard, having averaged 2.00 goals in 1 game, and that is the main reason that Under 2.5 goals is the selection at 1.69 here.
Recent meetings and form
Cluj won 3-1 in the corresponding game 5 months ago, but Botoșani have won on 2 of their last 3 visits to Cluj in Liga I 2025/2026. Cluj have 1 win from 1 at home in Liga I 2026/2027, while Botoșani are unbeaten in one on the road, drawing 2-2 with SK Brann Bergen in UEFA Conference League qualification.
