Prediction 1
FCSB to win
3/5
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Prediction 2
2-0 to FCSB
11/2
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Prediction 3
Under 2.5 total goals
4/5
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Botosani will host FCSB on Thursday, 21 November, in the postponed game of Round 4 of the Romanian Liga 1.
Will Botosani find a way to surprise the favoured opponent at home or will Steaua continue their rise through the standings with another win? Read our Botosani vs FCSB prediction and preview to find that out and learn more about the game.
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Botosani vs FCSB prediction: A confident win for the guests
Key stats
- FCSB have only lost once in their last 15 games in all competitions, while Botosani are without a win in their last five fixtures.
- Both teams have averaged below 2.50 total goals per game in the league this season.
- Botosani have gone under 2.5 total goals in five of their last six games, while FCSB have done the same in three of their last five matches.
- Three of the previous four H2H duels between these two teams have gone under 2.5 total goals.
Correct score prediction: Botosani 0-2 FCSB
Looking at the quality of both teams and their current forms, it's clear that FCSB should be winning this game and since Botosani have failed to score in four of their last five games, a 2-0 win for Steaua sounds like a realistic outcome.
Pre-game odds and win probability: FCSB the clear favourites
- HOME: 14/3 – 17.60%
- DRAW: 14/5 – 26.30%
- AWAY: 3/5 – 62.50%
*Odds from 7Bet, subject to change
It is clear from these Botosani vs FCSB odds that the bookies see the guests as the expected winners, which is hardly a surprise looking at the standings in Liga 1 where FCSB are 11 points ahead.
Furthermore, FCSB are the better team on paper and they've been more successful in recent H2H meetings with Botosani, so we can see why they're favoured to win on Thursday.
In any case, if you liked our predictions for this duel, check our other football betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Complete domination by FCSB
With six wins in a row over FC Botosani, Steaua have clearly dominated this matchup lately and things are even worse if we look at their overall H2H history: 22-5-1 in favour of FCSB.
Romania Liga I 03/08/24
FC Botosani
FCSB
Romania Liga I 25/02/24
FCSB
FC Botosani
Romania Liga I 07/10/23
FC Botosani
FCSB
Romania Liga I 19/12/22
FCSB
FC Botosani
Romania Cup 08/12/22
FC Botosani
FCSB
Botosani preview: Hoping for a big upset on Thursday
With 13 points from 15 matches in the Romanian Liga 1 this season, Botosani are sharing the last place with FC Buzau and Hermannstadt, although they do have one game in hand compared to them and slightly better goal difference. However, Botosani are in poor form, winless in their last four games in the league and with just one win in their last 10 games in all competitions.
When it comes to team news, Rijad Sadiku is suspended at the moment after being sent off in the previous round.
Predicted lineup: Anestis (GK), Matricardi, Miron, Tiganasu, Friday, Aldair, Junior, Pavlovic, Florescu, Bodisteanu & Chica-Rosa
Romania Liga I 09/05/25
L
ACS Sepsi
2
FC Botosani
0
Romania Liga I 03/05/25
D
FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia
1
FC Botosani
1
Romania Liga I 27/04/25
W
Gloria Buzau
0
FC Botosani
2
Romania Liga I 20/04/25
L
CSM Politehnica Iasi
3
FC Botosani
0
Romania Liga I 14/04/25
L
Otelul Galati
1
FC Botosani
0
FCSB preview: Looking to continue their fine form
After a shaky start of the season in the Romanian league, FCSB have found their stride and they are now undefeated in their last nine games in Liga 1. That being said, they are still only sixth in the standings, but if they beat Botosani on Thursday, they'll jump to third place and be just three points behind league leaders Universitatea Cluj, a team they beat away from home in the last round.
Meanwhile, Adrian Sut is suspended for this game after earning two yellow cards in the last round against Universitatea Cluj.
Predicted lineup: Tarnovanu (GK), Cretu, Ngezana, M. Popescu, Radunovic, Edjouma, Baluta, Stefanescu, O. Popescu, Miculescu & Birligea
Romania Liga I 11/05/25
W
Universitatea Cluj
0
FCSB
2
Romania Liga I 05/05/25
W
Dinamo Bucharest
1
FCSB
3
Romania Liga I 27/04/25
W
Rapid Bucuresti
1
FCSB
2
Romania Liga I 20/04/25
W
CFR Cluj
2
FCSB
3
Romania Liga I 13/04/25
D
CS U Craiova
0
FCSB
0
Player to watch: Daniel Birligea
Despite the fact that he only started in four games and appeared in six overall in Liga 1, Birligea is Steaua's top scorer with four goals, including a brace against league leaders U. Cluj in the last round.