Liga I
FCSB vs Botoşani
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 - 19:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Arena Naţională
FCSB vs Botoşani Prediction & Stats - Liga I 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. FCSB vs Botoşani carries real history into this round of the Liga I.
The two sides meet on 17/08 (Monday) at Arena Naţională, 19:30 (UK time).
Read the FCSB vs Botoşani prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on FCSB vs Botoşani
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the FCSB vs Botoşani call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 16-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes FCSB the side to beat, with roughly 57% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Liga I odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
FCSB Preview
FCSB reach this fixture 4 match into their Liga I. Here is where Roș-albaștrii stand:
In this competition
2 won, 2 drawn, 0 lost
2 points per game
6 scored, at 1.5 a game
2 conceded, at 0.5 a game
Roș-albaștrii, season-wide
2 won, 2 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Daniel Birligea, 1 goals
Most assists: Florin Lucian Tănase, 1 assists
Recent results — FCSB
10/08/2026 14:30
03/08/2026 14:30
30/07/2026 12:00
26/07/2026 13:30
23/07/2026 13:45
Botoşani: how they are travelling
Botoşani come in 4 matches into their Liga I.
Here is what Botoşani have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 3 drawn, 1 lost
0.75 points per game
4 scored, at 1 a game
5 conceded, at 1.25 a game
Botoşani, season-wide
0 won, 3 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Ioan Andrei Vasile Dumiter, 2 goals
Most assists: Sebastian Arpad Mailat, 1 assists
Recent results — Botoşani
10/08/2026 11:30
03/08/2026 11:30
27/07/2026 14:30
17/07/2026 11:30
24/05/2026 13:30
The head-to-head favours FCSB
Recent meetings have tended to go FCSB's way against Botoşani.
From 33 match(es):
FCSB: 24 win(s)
Botoşani: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 5
It is a pattern worth weighing in the FCSB vs Botoşani prediction.
Form comparison FCSB vs Botoşani
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
FCSB
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
W
W
|
2 |
| Home |
D
W
|
2 |
| Away |
D
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Goals | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.91 | 1.78 | 2.04 |
|
xGA
|
1.54 | 1.86 | 1.22 |
Away Team
Botoşani
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
D
D
|
0.75 |
| Home |
D
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.25 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 0.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.65 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.79 | 1.57 | 2.02 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - FCSB vs Botoşani
Match: FCSB vs Botoşani
Competition: Liga I
Date: Monday, 17/08/2026
Kick-off: 19:30 (UK time)
Venue: Arena Naţională
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Stats
The statistics for FCSB vs Botoşani that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.25
League: 2.34
Both Teams to Score
75%
League: 40%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 63%
Over 2.5+
75%
League: 43%
Cards
4
League: 4.83
Corners
7.5
League: 8.86
Home Team
FCSB
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
W
W
|
2 |
| Home |
D
W
|
2 |
| Away |
D
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Goals | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.91 | 1.78 | 2.04 |
|
xGA
|
1.54 | 1.86 | 1.22 |
Away Team
Botoşani
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
D
D
|
0.75 |
| Home |
D
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.25 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 0.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.65 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.79 | 1.57 | 2.02 |
Corners
11 / Match
+19% Corners / Match
FCSB received +19% more corners than Botoşani in the Liga I
9.25 / Match
Sepsi
(5)
Farul Constanta
(5)
Csikszereda
(8)
Argeș
(7)(10)
Corvinul Hunedoara
(2)
Universitatea Cluj
(5)
Rapid Bucureşti
(1)
Voluntari
Cards
2.75 / Match
+22% Cards / Match
FCSB received +22% more cards than Botoşani in the Liga I
2.25 / Match
Sepsi
(3)
Farul Constanta
(4)
Csikszereda
(2)
Argeș
(2)(2)
Corvinul Hunedoara
(2)
Universitatea Cluj
(5)
Rapid Bucureşti
(0)
Voluntari
Goals Scored
1.5 / Match
+50%
FCSB is +50% better in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
Sepsi
(0)
Farul Constanta
(2)
Csikszereda
(2)
Argeș
(2)(0)
Corvinul Hunedoara
(1)
Universitatea Cluj
(1)
Rapid Bucureşti
(2)
Voluntari
Goals Conceded
0.5 / Match
+60%
Botoşani condeded +60% more goals than FCSB
1.25 / Match
Sepsi
(0)
Farul Constanta
(2)
Csikszereda
(0)
Argeș
(0)(0)
Corvinul Hunedoara
(2)
Universitatea Cluj
(1)
Rapid Bucureşti
(2)
Voluntari
Liga I Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dinamo Bucureşti
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 2 |
| 2 |
Argeș
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 2 |
| 3 |
Petrolul 52
|
5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 4 |
FCSB
|
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| 5 |
Rapid Bucureşti
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 6 |
Farul Constanta
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 7 |
CS U Craiova
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Universitatea Cluj
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 9 |
Sepsi
|
5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 10 |
Corvinul Hunedoara
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 11 |
Oţelul Galaţi
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 12 |
Voluntari
|
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 13 | -9 | 4 | 0.8 |
| 13 |
CFR Cluj
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 14 |
Botoşani
|
4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 15 |
UTA Arad
|
4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 2 | 0.5 |
| 16 |
Csikszereda
|
5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 9 | -7 | 1 | 0.2 |
Odds
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