Universitatea Cluj vs Botosani Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Oct 2025

SuperLiga Betting Preview: Universitatea Cluj vs Botosani

Universitatea Cluj host Botosani in this Romanian SuperLiga clash at Cluj Arena, with kick-off set for 08:00 on Saturday 18 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Botosani Can Battle Well Against U Cluj

Botosani +0.25 at -111 on the Asian Handicap could be the bet to have. We’re expecting them to avoid defeat against Universitatea Cluj, with our stake divided equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope the away team can land a win.

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Botosani Won When They Last Played U Cluj

Universitatea Cluj were defeated on the road in their last game. Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc won 2-1 at Stadionul Municipal, Miercurea Ciuc. The Cluj-Napoca club enjoyed a remarkable 72% of possession and had six shots on target, while Virgiliu Postolachi bagged the goal.

Botosani have won their previous four games. The latest was a 2-1 home triumph at Stadionul Municipal against UTA Arad. Leontin Grozavu's team recorded 60% possession and had five shots on goal, while Zoran Mitrov and Sebastian Mailat were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last clash between Botosani and U Cluj saw the former triumph on the road. It was a 1-0 scoreline at Cluj Arena. U Cluj have won five of the previous 8 H2H matches, with Botosani getting one victory along with two draws.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Botosani	12	7	4	1	24	11	13	24:11	25
10	U Cluj	12	3	5	4	14	13	1	14:13	14

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2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 11.5 attempts. U Cluj have had 57.3% possession, 491.2 passes and 6.0 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.1 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 12.7 attempts, while being awarded 4.2 corners.

Dino Mikanovic and Jovo Lukic lead the way with 2 goals, while Virgiliu Postolachi has scored 1. Andrej Fabry and Dan Nistor are the top assists makers with 3.

Botosani have 7 victories, 1 defeat and 2 draws, with an average of 2.3 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 11.5 attempts. They have averaged 48.0% possession, 320.2 passes, 4.3 corners awarded and 5.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 13.6 attempts.

Sebastian Mailat is the leading goalscorer with 5, Zoran Mitrov has 4, with Ioan Dumiter and Mykola Kovtalyuk getting 3. Hervin Ongenda has been the top assist maker with 4 in the last 10 games.

Universitatea Cluj vs Botosani Prediction & Betting Tips

Make the most of Universitatea Cluj vs Botosani with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, corners advice, key player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

If you echo our view that Botosani can swerve defeat in this SuperLiga encounter, then you can take them with a +0.25 goal start at -111. There are strong reasons to back the visitors.

Our team of experts monitor the current injuries and suspensions. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.

Key Universitatea Cluj vs Botosani league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Botosani in 8 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Botosani in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Botosani in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by U Cluj in 7 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by U Cluj in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by U Cluj in 14 of their last 20 games.

Botosani +0.25 Probability

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 52.6% chance of delivering a return. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

U Cluj 0 - 1 Botosani

There are odds of +600 available that Botosani land a 1-0 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mihai Bordeianu To Score +400

Mihai Bordeianu (Botosani) is available at +400 to be among the goals. We believe this is the best of the player props, with healthy odds available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Mihai Bordeianu Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+400

First

+800

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -122

We’ve seen an average 12.00 corners in the past five Universitatea Cluj matches, while the last five Botosani games have averaged 12.00. We think it’s achievable that the sides will cover the Total Corners line and there are odds of -122 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

U Cluj

Total

10.20 6.00 4.20

Home

9.10 5.50 3.60

Away

11.50 6.40 5.10

Botosani

Total

10.20 4.30 5.90

Home

9.20 4.50 4.70

Away

10.90 4.40 6.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-122

Under 9.5

-119

U Cluj Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-138

Botosani Corners

Over 3.5

-163

Under 3.5

+120

Most Corners

1

-161

X

+650

2

+165

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Universitatea Cluj vs Botosani Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

U Cluj Win on the Cards According to the Bookies

The Full-Time Result odds of +114 suggest that Universitatea Cluj are likely victors and there’s a 47% probability that the favourites win this SuperLiga clash. At +235, Botosani are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

It sometimes pays to take the Draw No Bet option meaning there’s a safety net if the game ends all square. U Cluj can be backed at -192 or alternatively Botosani are on offer at +130.

If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. Both Teams to Score betting is highly popular and the No pick on the BTTS market is chalked up at -133.

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Full-Time Result

1

+114

X

+225

2

+235

Half-Time Result

1

+185

X

+108

2

+290

Double Chance

1X

-357

12

-345

X2

-164

Draw No Bet

1

-192

2

+130

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-122

2 Hcp +0.25

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-161

Over 2.5

+123

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-105

No

-133

Jovo Lukic Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

You will find Jovo Lukic at +500 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +225 that he finds the net at anytime.

Jovo Lukic (U Cluj)

First

+225

Anytime

+500

Virgiliu Postolachi (U Cluj)

First

+230

Anytime

+500

Dan Nistor (U Cluj)

First

+285

Anytime

+600

George Alexandru Cimpanu (Botosani)

First

+370

Anytime

+750

Andrei Gheorghita (U Cluj)

First

+370

Anytime

+800

Mihai Bordeianu (Botosani)

First

+400

Anytime

+800

Andrei Dumiter (Botosani)

First

+400

Anytime

+800

Enzo Lopez (Botosani)

First

+425

Anytime

+850

Andrej Fabry (U Cluj)

First

+430

Anytime

+850

Ferreira Aldaír (Botosani)

First

+500

Anytime

+1000

Stefan Bodisteanu (Botosani)

First

+500

Anytime

+1050

Adrian Răuțu (Botosani)

First

+525

Anytime

+1100

Gabriel Eugen David (Botosani)

First

+525

Anytime

+1050

Ovidiu Bic (U Cluj)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Zoran Mitrov (Botosani)

First

+575

Anytime

+1100

Stefan Panoiu (Botosani)

First

+600

Anytime

+1150

George Gligor (Botosani)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Andrei Artean (U Cluj)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Francisco Júnior (Botosani)

First

+700

Anytime

+1300

Alessandro Murgia (U Cluj)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Dorin Codrea (U Cluj)

First

+750

Anytime

+1400

Rares Scocilca (U Cluj)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Alexandru Chipciu (U Cluj)

First

+800

Anytime

+1500

Adams Friday (Botosani)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Michael Pavlovic (Botosani)

First

+950

Anytime

+1900

U Cluj Struggling to Find Home Wins

Universitatea Cluj have not won at Cluj Arena in the past seven matches. The Cluj-Napoca club have clocked up five draws, three losses and two wins in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Botosani haven’t tasted defeat in three consecutive away matches. Leontin Grozavu's team have collected four victories, four losses and two draws in the last 10 away games, recording an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

When the teams previously met at Cluj Arena, Botosani defeated U Cluj 1-0. In the past 4 H2H games at Cluj Arena, we’ve seen three U Cluj wins and one Botosani triumph.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Universitatea Cluj Home Stats		2-5-3	2.50	1.10	1.40	4	6	6	4
Botosani Away Stats		4-2-4	2.20	1.10	1.10	3	7	2	8

• 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

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Universitatea Cluj vs Botosani Lineups & Team News

Double-check the U Cluj vs Botosani team news before placing your bets. We’ll keep you informed with the confirmed SuperLiga lineups and current injury news.

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