CFR Cluj vs Botoşani Prediction: The home side will win

On Saturday, CFR Cluj are set to continue their impressive performance in the league as they host Botoșani at the Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu. With their recent run of positive results, CFR Cluj will aim to maintain their momentum and secure another victory in the match against Botoșani. The encounter promises to be an exciting clash between the two teams, and we have previews, H2H, expert tips, and odds provided below.

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CFR Cluj recently put an end to a four-game winless streak with a 3-2 victory over Hermannstadt. They followed up this win with an impressive comeback in their most recent match against U. Cluj, where they secured a 4-3 victory. Despite conceding the first two goals of the game, CFR Cluj managed to rally and emerge victorious with a narrow win over their city rivals, much to the delight of the over 22,000 fans at the Cluj Arena.

These positive results have propelled CFR Cluj to the fourth position on the league table, where they have accumulated 10 points from their first five games of the season. During this time, they have scored a total of 10 goals while conceding 6, showcasing their ability to find the back of the net as well as their resilience in defense.

CFR Cluj's history as a powerhouse in Romanian football has established them as a formidable side to contend with. Their recent performances suggest that they are capable of maintaining their competitive edge and remaining a strong force in the league.

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Botoșani enter this match with a string of disappointing performances, as they are yet to secure a victory this season. Their start to the season has been marked by a series of underwhelming results. They began with a 2-1 loss against Voluntari, followed by a 1-1 draw against Petrolul and a 2-2 draw against Rapid București. Subsequently, they suffered a 1-0 defeat against U Craiova 1948 and Dinamo București, and managed to secure a goalless draw against Oțelul.

Their recent struggles have left them with the same number of points as Poli Iași, placing them at the bottom of the league table. After six games, Botoșani have accumulated 3 points, scoring 4 goals while conceding 7 goals. The team will be hoping to turn their fortunes around and improve their position in the league standings.

The history between these two teams has seen them face each other 13 times since 2019. In these encounters, CFR Cluj have emerged victorious on 6 occasions, while Botoșani have managed to secure 4 wins. Additionally, 3 matches have ended in draws. Their most recent encounter concluded in a 1-1 draw.

It's worth noting that their last 6 meetings have seen a trend of low goal-scoring matches, with fewer than 3 goals being scored in each game.

Given CFR Cluj's recent form and better shape, it's plausible to expect them to secure a win in this match, potentially even within the first half. Additionally, considering the historical trend of low-scoring encounters between these teams, it's reasonable to anticipate a game with a limited number of goals.

• BTTS-NO for 1.60 odds
• HT:W1 for 1.80 odds
• Under 2.5 for 2.00 odds