Dinamo 1948 Bucureşti vs AFC Botoşani Prediction: Nothing seems to separate these sides

Monday will see the last match of round 5 of the Romanian league, where two bottom teams battle for points as Dinamo 1948 Bucureşti take on AFC Botoşani at the Stadionul Ştefan cel Mare. Previews, H2H, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

Dinamo 1948 Bucureşti's performance in the current season has been disappointing, as the team has struggled to secure a victory thus far. In their most recent match, they squandered an early lead and ended up with a 1-1 draw against U. Cluj. Prior to this draw, they suffered three consecutive losses in their initial games of the season.

The cumulative effect of these results has placed them at the bottom of the league table. With only 1 point earned from 4 games, Dinamo 1948 Bucureşti finds themselves 11 points behind the league leaders. It is crucial for the team to address their poor form and start winning matches if they wish to avoid getting entangled in the relegation battle. Time is of the essence for them to turn their performance around and start accumulating points to improve their standings in the league.

Botoşani, much like their upcoming opponent, are also struggling in the lower reaches of the league table. They currently occupy the second-to-last position on the table, having accumulated just 2 points from 4 games. They have managed to score 4 goals while conceding 6. This puts them only 1 point ahead of their upcoming opponents and a significant 10 points behind the league leaders.

Their season started with a 2-1 loss to Voluntari, followed by consecutive draws against Petrolul and FC Rapid Bucuresti. Their most recent result was a 1-0 defeat against U Craiova 1948. This sequence of outcomes has placed them in a challenging situation, and it's evident that changes in their performances and results are necessary to improve their standing and avoid further struggles.

Botoşani will be keen to turn their form around and secure better results to climb the league table and distance themselves from the relegation zone. Consistency and improved performance will be key factors in achieving this goal.

From December 2019 until now, Dinamo Bucharest and Botoșani have faced each other in a series of matches. Dinamo Bucharest managed to secure victory in 1 of these games, while Botoșani emerged victorious in 4 matches. Additionally, there was 1 match that ended in a draw. The total number of goals scored in these encounters amounts to 19, with Dinamo Bucharest contributing 5 goals and Botoșani scoring 14 goals. This results in an average of approximately 3.17 goals per game.

In their most recent league clash, which took place on May 6, 2022, during Liga 1 Play Offs match day 8, Botoșani faced Dinamo Bucharest. The final score of this match was Botoșani 2-3 Dinamo Bucharest.

These two sides are currently battling to get results, and their poor forms see them struggling at the bottom of the table. So nothing short of a draw is expected here.

• HT: X for 2.00 odds
• X for 3.20 odds
• HT/FT: X/X for 4.75 odds