Botosani vs Universitatea Cluj Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Feb 2026

SuperLiga Betting Preview: Botosani vs Universitatea Cluj

Botosani meet Universitatea Cluj at Stadionul Municipal, with kick-off set for 13:00 on Friday 20 February.

There’s a definite case for backing Under 2.5 when it comes to the Total Goals market. Botosani and Universitatea Cluj could be set for a low-scoring contest and we’re keen to grab the odds of -161.

Botosani were beaten last game and this was on the road at Arena Francisc Neuman. UTA Arad claimed a 2-1 victory. Leontin Grozavu's men had three shots on target and boasted 62% possession, with George Cimpanu being the goalscorer.

Universitatea Cluj claimed a 4-1 home win over Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc at Cluj Arena in their previous game. The Students boasted 71% possession and had six shots on goal, with Mouhamadou Drammeh netting two, while Issouf Macalou and Dan Nistor were also on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Botosani have claimed back-to-back wins over U Cluj, with both away victories coming at Cluj Arena by scorelines of 2-0 and 1-0. It’s been five U Cluj wins, two draws and two Botosani victories in the past 9 H2H matches.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	U Cluj	6	4	0	2	10	5	5	10:5	39
3	Botosani	6	3	1	2	11	13	-2	11:13	31

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Botosani have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.6 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 13.6 attempts. They have averaged 56.4% possession, 430.1 passes and 5.5 corners per match, conceding 0.8 goals and 3.1 corners from 4.1 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts.

George Cimpanu is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Enzo Lopez, Mykola Kovtalyuk and Sebastian Mailat each have 1. Charles Petro, Sebastian Mailat and Hervin Ongenda have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

U Cluj have won 7, lost 2 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.7 goals from 10.6 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal. Cristiano Bergodi's team average 52.4% possession, 446.9 passes, 3.7 corners awarded and 5.1 corners against them, while conceding 0.6 goals from 12.0 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal.

Jovo Lukic has scored 4, followed by Issouf Macalou, Mouhamadou Drammeh and Dan Nistor with 3 goals apiece. Issouf Macalou has been top assists provider with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Botosani confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Giannis Anestis (GK), Michael Pavlovic, George Miron, Elhadji Pape Diaw, Razvan Cret, Mihai Bordeianu, Charles Petro, Zoran Mitrov, Hervin Ongenda, Sebastian Mailat, Mykola Kovtalyuk.

Universitatea Cluj confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Edvinas Gertmonas (GK), Dino Mikanovic, Jonathan Cisse, Andrei Coubis, Alexandru Chipciu, Dorin Codrea, Mouhamadou Drammeh, Issouf Macalou, Dan Nistor, Omar El Sawy, Jovo Lukic.

Botosani vs Universitatea Cluj Prediction & Betting Tips

This expert Botosani vs Universitatea Cluj betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, corners analysis, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

We think the odds of -161 are really attractive when it comes to betting Under 2.5 for this SuperLiga game. It’s anticipated that these sides could be set to play out a low-scoring encounter.

Our panel of football writers survey the latest injuries and suspensions. When combined with the form guide, this helps us secure the best odds. Our stats-led approach backed up by key SuperLiga data is helpful.

Key Botosani vs Universitatea Cluj league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Botosani games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Botosani games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 U Cluj games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 U Cluj games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 61.7% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Botosani 1 - 1 U Cluj

When it comes to the correct score, we’re going to take a chance on a 1-1 outcome. We’ll go for the +410 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dan Nistor to Score +380

Dan Nistor (U Cluj) has netted three goals in his past four SuperLiga matches. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +380 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Dan Nistor Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+380

First

+800

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -154

The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in seven straight Botosani home games, while there has been an average of 8.80 corners in the last ten matches involving Universitatea Cluj. We think that the teams will come up short and this Total Corners wager can be backed at -154.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Botosani

Total

8.60 5.50 3.10

Home

8.60 4.70 3.90

Away

9.70 5.50 4.20

U Cluj

Total

8.80 3.70 5.10

Home

9.40 4.10 5.30

Away

11.20 5.90 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

+102

Under 9.5

-147

Botosani Corners

Over 4.5

-149

Under 4.5

+105

U Cluj Corners

Over 3.5

-139

Under 3.5

-103

Most Corners

1

-156

X

+650

2

+160

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Botosani vs Universitatea Cluj Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With an approximate 45% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their +123 betting odds for Botosani triumphing in this SuperLiga encounter. Universitatea Cluj are regarded as the least likely winner at +230.

If Botosani only draw with U Cluj, then the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager means you get half your stake back. However, you get a full payout at -118 if they’re able to land a victory.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. For those wanting to bet on Both Teams to Score, you won’t find much between Yes and No.

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Full-Time Result

1

+123

X

+220

2

+230

Half-Time Result

1

+185

X

+112

2

+280

Double Chance

1X

-357

12

-333

X2

-172

Draw No Bet

1

-182

2

+125

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-118

2 Hcp +0.25

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-159

Over 2.5

+110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-120

No

-118

Zoran Mitrov is available at +285 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of +600 to find the net first.

Zoran Mitrov (Botosani)

First

+285

Anytime

+600

Jovo Lukic (U Cluj)

First

+285

Anytime

+600

Virgiliu Postolachi (U Cluj)

First

+300

Anytime

+600

Andrei Dumiter (Botosani)

First

+310

Anytime

+650

George Alexandru Cimpanu (Botosani)

First

+320

Anytime

+650

Mihai Bordeianu (Botosani)

First

+325

Anytime

+650

Enzo Lopez (Botosani)

First

+340

Anytime

+700

Dan Nistor (U Cluj)

First

+380

Anytime

+800

Adrian Răuțu (Botosani)

First

+400

Anytime

+800

Ferreira Aldaír (Botosani)

First

+420

Anytime

+850

Stefan Bodisteanu (Botosani)

First

+425

Anytime

+850

Gabriel Eugen David (Botosani)

First

+425

Anytime

+900

George Gligor (Botosani)

First

+450

Anytime

+900

Stefan Panoiu (Botosani)

First

+480

Anytime

+950

Oucasse Mendy (U Cluj)

First

+500

Anytime

+1000

Andrei Gheorghita (U Cluj)

First

+500

Anytime

+1000

Francisco Júnior (Botosani)

First

+525

Anytime

+1050

Andrej Fabry (U Cluj)

First

+525

Anytime

+1050

Charles Petro (Botosani)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Ovidiu Bic (U Cluj)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Andrei Artean (U Cluj)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Michael Pavlovic (Botosani)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Adams Friday (Botosani)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Alessandro Murgia (U Cluj)

First

+800

Anytime

+1500

Rares Scocilca (U Cluj)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Alexandru Chipciu (U Cluj)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Alexandru Tiganasu (Botosani)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

George Andrei Miron (Botosani)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Dorin Codrea (U Cluj)

First

+1000

Anytime

+1900

Gabriel Simion (U Cluj)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Botosani have clocked up five wins, four draws and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 0.60.

U Cluj have racked up six wins and four losses in the past 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

The past meeting at Stadionul Municipal saw U Cluj defeat Botosani 2-1. The previous 4 H2H meetings at Stadionul Municipal have featured two U Cluj victories and two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Botosani Home Stats		5-4-1	2.10	1.50	0.60	4	6	5	5
Universitatea Cluj Away Stats		6-0-4	2.00	1.20	0.80	3	7	3	7

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Botosani vs Universitatea Cluj Lineups & Team News

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