Universitatea Craiova vs FC Botosani Prediction

Universitatea Craiova host FC Botosani on 1 November 2026 at 18:30 in Liga I. Craiova won their fifth league title in 2025–26, ending a 35-year drought without a championship. Manager Phillipe Coelho has built a side that leads the 16-team division and competes for European qualification. Over their last seven matches, Craiova took five wins and two draws, scoring 17 goals while conceding three. They dismantled Sepsi OSK 5–0 and beat Inter Club Escaldes 3–1 in recent weeks. Their most recent outing ended 1–1 at home against Voluntari, with Simon Elisor opening the scoring in the 25th minute.

Form and H2H

Craiova's home record over ten matches reads eight wins, two draws, and no losses. They average 2.70 goals for and 0.30 against at their ground. Botosani's away form is weaker: three wins, three draws, and four losses across ten matches, averaging 1.30 goals for and 1.21 against. The hosts' defensive solidity at home and attacking output give them a clear edge in this fixture.

Best bet

Universitatea Craiova to win. The hosts sit atop the table with a dominant home record and recent form that includes five wins in seven games. Botosani struggle away from home. Back Craiova at 1.36 with 1xBet or 1.32 with 1Win.

Odds to watch

The draw is available at 4.85 with 1xBet and 5.1 with 1Win, though Craiova's home strength makes an away upset unlikely. A Botosani win trades at 7.27 with 1xBet and 7.7 with 1Win, reflecting their poor away record and Craiova's title-winning pedigree.