Universitatea Cluj vs Botosani Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 Aug 2026

Universitatea Cluj vs Botosani Predictions

Main Match Prediction

U Cluj To Win @ -115

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Universitatea Cluj should be able to deliver a return when they go up against Botosani, with odds of -115 looking really appealing. We think that the Full-Time Result market is the way to play this wager.

The betting analysis below explores the strongest selections for Universitatea Cluj vs Botosani, including the complete breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Universitatea Cluj vs Botosani Preview

Universitatea Cluj meet Botosani at Cluj Arena, with kick-off set for 11:30 on Monday 3 August.

Universitatea Cluj were defeated in their last SuperLiga game. Away from home, they suffered a 1-0 loss against Sepsi at Stadionul Sepsi. Cristiano Bergodi's men enjoyed 50% possession and had three shots on target.

On Thursday night, U Cluj were knocked out of the UEFA Conference League after losing 3-1 away (5-3 on aggregate) to Norwegian Eliteserien side Brann in the second qualifying round.

Botosani played Rapid Bucharest at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Stadionul Municipal. The Moldavians boasted 58% possession and had five shots on goal, while Sebastian Mailat was on the scoresheet.

H2H: 3-1 Win for U Cluj in Pair’s Last Meeting

It was a 3-1 away victory for U Cluj at Stadionul Municipal when they last faced Botosani. We’ve seen six U Cluj wins, two Botosani victories and two draws for the past 10 matches involving these teams.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	U Cluj	9	5	0	4	14	13	1	14:13	15
12	Botosani	10	2	5	3	14	12	2	14:12	11

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U Cluj have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.2 goals from 10.9 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal. The Red Caps have averaged 48.1% possession and 4.1 corners per game, conceding 1.2 goals and 5.5 corners from 14.2 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.

Dan Nistor, Jovo Lukic and Oucasse Mendy are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Jug Stanojev and Issouf Macalou are the top assists makers with 3.

Botosani have won 2, lost 3 and drawn 5, with an average of 1.6 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 12.9 attempts. There’s been an average of 55.8% possession, 4.0 corners awarded and 4.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.9 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts.

Sebastian Mailat is the leading goalscorer with 8, Hervin Ongenda has 3, with Ioan Dumiter and Zoran Mitrov getting 2. Sebastian Mailat and Zoran Mitrov have had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Universitatea Cluj confirmed lineup (4-1-2-3): Stefan Lefter (GK), Dino Mikanovic, Iulian Cristea, Dorin Codrea, Alexandru Chipciu, Ovidiu Bic, Dan Nistor, Mouhamadou Drammeh, Jug Stanojev, Alibek Aliev, Oucasse Mendy.

Botosani confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Giannis Anestis (GK), Brian Bayeye, George Miron, Mamadou Diarra, Narcis Ilas, Lucas De Vega, Enriko Papa, Hervin Ongenda, Zoran Mitrov, Andrei Dumiter, Sebastian Mailat.

Main Match Prediction

Universitatea Cluj look like the real deal to claim a victory, especially as odds of -115 are available. You can back this value selection with confidence when they line up in this SuperLiga clash.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• U Cluj have won 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• U Cluj have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Botosani have lost 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Botosani have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• U Cluj have won 6 of their last 10 games against Botosani.

The Sportsgambler.com football experts keep abreast of the latest SuperLiga team news and form guide considering they could have a bearing on the outcome. It’s also important for our readers to have access to stats.

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 53.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

U Cluj 1 - 0 Botosani

Our correct score prediction is a 1-0 win for U Cluj which is available at odds of +475. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jovo Lukic to Score +205

Jovo Lukic (U Cluj) has managed four goals in his past five SuperLiga home matches. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +205 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Jovo Lukic Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+205

First

+450

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -103

It has now been four straight Universitatea Cluj matches where the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered, while we’ve seen eight of the previous ten Botosani games have the same outcome. For Total Corners, we’re expecting the sides to fall short and you can get odds of -103.

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

9.60 4.10 5.50

Home

9.20 4.30 4.90

Away

10.10 4.00 6.10

Botosani

Total

8.50 4.00 4.50

Home

8.70 5.60 3.10

Away

10.10 3.70 6.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-147

U Cluj Corners

Over 5.5

-125

Under 5.5

-115

Botosani Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-161

Most Corners

1

-179

X

+650

2

+170

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Universitatea Cluj vs Botosani 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.

Universitatea Cluj are the shortest price to win this SuperLiga clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 54% probability due to their -119 betting odds. If you’re searching for a different slant, Botosani are available at +300.

There are different ways to bet on U Cluj including the Asian Handicap -0.5 market. This option is -128, although Botosani +0.5 is a viable alternative at -112 and you can cheer on the draw with the latter.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -127 on the BTTS market.

The top football betting sites have excellent coverage for the latest SuperLiga matches. They supply customers with hundreds of markets and it’s down to you to find the best angle.

Full-Time Result

1

-119

X

+255

2

+300

Half-Time Result

1

+138

X

+120

2

+325

Double Chance

1X

-500

12

-417

X2

-119

Draw No Bet

1

-286

2

+185

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-128

2 Hcp +0.5

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-128

Over 2.5

-112

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-127

No

-112

There is +205 available that Jovo Lukic finds the net at any stage. He is available at +450 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Jovo Lukic (U Cluj)

First

+450

Anytime

+205

Issouf Macalou (U Cluj)

First

+450

Anytime

+205

Alibek Aliev (U Cluj)

First

+475

Anytime

+210

Dan Nistor (U Cluj)

First

+550

Anytime

+250

Sebastian Mailat (Botosani)

First

+650

Anytime

+290

Jug Stanojev (U Cluj)

First

+700

Anytime

+310

Zoran Mitrov (Botosani)

First

+700

Anytime

+320

Oucasse Mendy (U Cluj)

First

+700

Anytime

+330

Andrei Dumiter (Botosani)

First

+750

Anytime

+340

Marius Stefanescu (U Cluj)

First

+750

Anytime

+360

Mouhamadou Drammeh (U Cluj)

First

+900

Anytime

+400

Ovidiu Bic (U Cluj)

First

+900

Anytime

+410

Jovan Markovic (Botosani)

First

+850

Anytime

+430

Mihai Bordeianu (Botosani)

First

+850

Anytime

+440

Enrico Papa (Botosani)

First

+950

Anytime

+460

Hervin Ongenda (Botosani)

First

+1100

Anytime

+480

Stefan Bodisteanu (Botosani)

First

+1100

Anytime

+510

Alexandru Chipciu (U Cluj)

First

+1100

Anytime

+525

Adams Friday (U Cluj)

First

+1150

Anytime

+575

Dino Mikanović (U Cluj)

First

+1400

Anytime

+650

Dorin Codrea (U Cluj)

First

+1400

Anytime

+650

Gabriel Simion (U Cluj)

First

+1500

Anytime

+750

Florent Poulolo (U Cluj)

First

+1600

Anytime

+800

Iulian Cristea (U Cluj)

First

+1700

Anytime

+800

Charles Petro (Botosani)

First

+1900

Anytime

+900

George Andrei Miron (Botosani)

First

+2000

Anytime

+950

Alexandru Tiganasu (Botosani)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1100

Stats: Last 10 SuperLiga matches only.
Universitatea Cluj have gone unbeaten at Cluj Arena in the last ten games. The Red Caps have secured nine victories and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.30 goals per game and conceding 0.50.

Botosani are winless over their previous ten games on their travels. They have finished with eight defeats and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 2.30.

The most recent Cluj Arena meeting saw Botosani claim a 2-0 win over U Cluj. U Cluj have triumphed in three of the previous 5 H2H meetings at Cluj Arena, with Botosani winning the other two.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Universitatea Cluj Home Stats		9-1-0	2.80	2.30	0.50	6	4	5	5
Botosani Away Stats		0-2-8	3.30	1.00	2.30	7	3	7	3

• 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

Universitatea Cluj vs Botosani Lineups & Team News

Make sure you're up to date on the U Cluj vs Botosani team news before betting. We’ll provide the confirmed SuperLiga lineups along with the latest injury updates.

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