Botosani vs FCSB prediction 21.11.2024 | Liga 1
Botosani
Kick off:
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FCSB
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5.31
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3.85
2
1.62
Contents
- Competition: Liga 1
- Date: Thursday, 21st November, 2024
- Kickoff: 18:00 UK / 19:00 CET
- Venue: Stadionul Municipal (Botoşani)
Botosani had two difficult seasons behind them, finishing in the lower part of the league's table. Last year, they even had to play in the playout to secure survival. They managed to stay but are struggling in Liga 1 once again, currently tied with Gloria Buzau and FC Hermannstadt for the last place. To be fair, they played one game less than those teams, but their current form is definitely a reason to be worried. Moving towards the Championship Group seems like an impossible task at this moment as it is nine points away.
FCSB are one of the biggest clubs in Romania. Last year, they finally won the title after nine years of wait. Unfortunately, they failed to build on that momentum as they are currently in the 6th place with 24 points in 15 rounds - six points away from the top spot, although with one game played less. Right now, they are only one point away from dropping out of the Championship Group, and these games against out-of-form teams are a must win. On the other hand, FCSB is doing great in the Europa League as they won nine points in four games and are on the right path to securing the 1/8 Finals.
Botosani vs FCSB pick: FCSB to win
Botosani are in terrible form. They only won two points in the last five games, including the Cup game against Rapid Bucuresti as well. They have been simply atrocious offensively, scoring just one goal during that time, so even scoring a goal against FCSB might be a challenge.
Meanwhile, FCSB are on a five-game unbeaten run while being pretty impressive in the last two, winning 2:1 against the league's leader, Universitatea Cluj, and Midtjylland, in the Europa League. If we look further back, we can see that most of FCSB's poor performances were at the start of the season. Right now, they lost just once in the last 15 games with a 67% win rate.
In the previous h2h game, FCSB won 3:2. Additionally, FCSB won the last six h2h games. Considering the previous h2h and the difference in form, we believe that FCSB should secure a win away from home.
Botosani vs FCSB Head to Head (H2H) stats
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FCSB
3 : 2
Botosani
Liga 1
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Botosani
0 : 1
FCSB
Liga 1
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FCSB
1 : 0
Botosani
Liga 1
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Botosani
0 : 2
FCSB
Romania Cup
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Botosani
2 : 3
FCSB
Liga 1
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FCSB
3 : 1
Botosani
Liga 1
Botosani team news
In the previous game against Otelul, central defender Rijad Saduku received a red card and will serve his one-game suspension against FCSB. The 24-year-old Bosnian started in the last six league games, and his absence will surely be a factor in this game. With him out, Charles Petro might get the opportunity to start as a replacement.
Along with the suspended Saduku, the team will miss Luka Kukic and Romario Benzar, who should remain sidelined with injuries.
Last matches of Botosani
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Otelul
0 : 0
Botosani
Liga 1
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Unirea Slobozia
1 : 0
Botosani
Liga 1
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Botosani
0 : 2
Rapid Bucuresti
Romania Cup
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Botosani
1 : 2
Universitatea Cluj
Liga 1
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U Craiova
0 : 0
Botosani
Liga 1
Botosani lineup
Goalkeeper
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99
Giannis Anestis
Defenders
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28
Charles Petro
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5
Patricio Matricardi
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4
Andrei George Miron
Midfielders
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12
Adams Friday
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83
Aldair
-
22
Francisco Junior
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3
Michael Pavlovic
Forwards
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8
Eduard Florescu
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29
Adrian Chica-Rosa
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7
Stefan Bodisteanu
FCSB team news
Adrian Sut received a red card in the previous game and will miss the upcoming game. Also, Valentin Cretu received his fourth yellow card in the previous match and will also be suspended for the upcoming game. On the positive side, Baba Alhassan and Joyskim Dawa served their suspensions and will be available.
Florin Tanase and Mihai Lixandru, who missed the previous game(s) with injuries, should remain sidelined. Meanwhile, Octavian Popescu is questionable after suffering an injury in the previous match.
Also, David Kiki, Daniel Birligea, David Miculescu, and Darius Olaru are on international duty but should return on time for the match.
Last matches of FCSB
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Universitatea Cluj
1 : 2
FCSB
Liga 1
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FCSB
2 : 0
Midtjylland
Europa League
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U Craiova
1 : 1
FCSB
Liga 1
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Dinamo Bucuresti
0 : 4
FCSB
Romania Cup
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FCSB
0 : 0
Rapid Bucuresti
Liga 1
FCSB lineup
Goalkeeper
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32
Stefan Tarnovanu
Defenders
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28
Alexandru Pantea
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30
Siyabonga Ngezana
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5
Joyskim Dawa
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33
Risto Radunovic
Midfielders
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18
Malcom Edjouma
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29
Alexandru Musi
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27
Darius Olaru
Forwards
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15
Marius Stefanescu
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9
Daniel Birligea
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11
David Miculescu
4 Reasons why FCSB should win
- Botosani won two points in the last five games
- FCSB won back-to-back games against U. Cluj and Midtjylland
- FCSB lost once in the last 15 games
- FCSB won the previous six h2h games
Main prediction Botosani - FCSB
FCSB to win
Best Odds:
22Bet
1.62
Additional predictions
Botosani & FCSB current standing in Liga 1
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Universitatea Cluj | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 24 - 12 | +12 | 30 |
| 2 | CFR Cluj | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 27 - 19 | +8 | 27 |
| 3 | Petrolul 52 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 18 - 13 | +5 | 26 |
| 4 | Dinamo Bucureşti | 16 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 25 - 18 | +7 | 25 |
| 5 | Universitatea Craiova | 16 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 26 - 16 | +10 | 25 |
| 6 | FCSB | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 20 - 17 | +3 | 24 |
| 7 | Rapid Bucuresti | 16 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 20 - 15 | +5 | 23 |
| 8 | Sepsi | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 22 - 20 | +2 | 22 |
| 9 | Farul Constanța | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 17 - 23 | -6 | 20 |
| 10 | CSM Iaşi | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 17 - 23 | -6 | 20 |
| 11 | Otelul | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 12 - 12 | 0 | 20 |
| 12 | UTA Arad | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 14 - 17 | -3 | 18 |
| 13 | Unirea Slobozia | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 14 - 20 | -6 | 18 |
| 14 | SCM Gloria Buzau | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 16 - 26 | -10 | 13 |
| 15 | Botoşani | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 13 - 22 | -9 | 13 |
| 16 | Hermannstadt | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 17 - 29 | -12 | 13 |