AFC Botoşani vs FCSB Prediction: The visitors will win

Botoşani are eager to secure a long-awaited victory over FCSB this coming Saturday when the two teams meet at the Stadionul Municipal. Previews, H2H, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

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Botoşani are currently facing a challenging period in the league, as they have been unable to secure a victory in their last 5 matches. Their recent form includes losses in their last two games, with a 3-1 defeat to Rapid Bucuresti and a heavy 5-1 loss to Univ. Craiova. Despite their tough results, it's worth acknowledging their goalkeeper's commendable performance, as they made 10 impressive saves in the last match.

In their most recent game, Botoşani had limited possession, only 36%, and managed just 2 shots on goal. Despite the heavy 5-1 loss, their goalkeeper's efforts deserve recognition.

One positive aspect is that Botoşani have consistently found the back of the net in each of their last 7 games, showing their ability to score goals. However, their struggles have left them in the last position on the table, with 6 points from 11 games. They have scored 11 goals while conceding 20, reflecting the challenges they have faced this season.

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FCSB have displayed an impressive performance throughout the season, establishing themselves at the top of the league table with 26 points earned from 11 games. They have showcased their attacking prowess, scoring 24 goals, while maintaining a solid defense by conceding only 11.

Their recent form have also been commendable, as they remain unbeaten in their last 6 games, securing 4 wins and 2 draws. In their most recent match, they faced U Cluj and played to a 2-2 draw. Joyskim Dawa opened the scoring for FCSB in the 8th minute, but Dan Nistor equalized for U Cluj in the 26th minute. FCSB regained the lead with a goal from Adrian Sut in the 39th minute, but Bogdan Mitrea came through with a late equalizer in the 88th minute, resulting in a 2-2 final score.

In their encounters spanning from 2020 to the present, these two teams have faced each other a total of 11 times. Notably, Botoşani have struggled to secure a victory, as they have no wins to their name during this period. In contrast, FCSB have dominated the series with 8 wins, while they have played to a draw in 3 matches.

The most recent meeting between these two teams concluded with a 1-0 victory, with this result dating back to 2022.

The visitors are clearly the favorites in this matchup, and they aim to continue their historical dominance over the hosts. Nonetheless, you anticipate that the hosts will manage to score a consolation goal in this encounter.

• W2 for 1.85 odds
• Over 2.5 for 1.80 odds
• BTTS for 1.67 odds