CFR Cluj - FC Botosani prediction 19 September 2026

CFR Cluj vs FC Botosani prediction for the Liga I match on Sep 19, 2026. The game kicks off at 14:30, and based on our analysis, CFR Cluj has a 45% chance of winning, making them the favorites. Read on for betting tips, odds, and head-to-head stats.

Team Form

CFR Cluj

CFR Cluj's recent form shows three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five matches. They lost 3-1 at Sepsi OSK on Sep 12, drew 0-0 at home against Farul Constanta on Sep 4, then won 3-1 at Sepsi in the Cup on Sep 1, won 3-2 at Csikszereda on Aug 29, and beat FCSB 1-0 at home on Aug 23. This run includes two clean sheets and an average of 1.6 goals scored per game.

FC Botosani

FC Botosani have two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five outings. They drew 1-1 at Champions Argesul on Sep 13, thrashed Sepsi 5-0 at home on Sep 5, lost 1-0 at home to Corvinul in the Cup on Sep 2, drew 0-0 at Farul on Aug 30, and beat Csikszereda 1-0 at home on Aug 24. Botosani have kept three clean sheets in that span but have struggled for consistency on the road.

Head-to-Head Record

In 35 previous meetings, CFR Cluj have won 10 times, FC Botosani 9, with 16 draws. The last five encounters have been evenly matched: Cluj won 1-0 at Botosani in Dec 2025, drew 3-3 at home in Aug 2025, drew 1-1 at Botosani in Jan 2025, lost 1-0 at Botosani in Jan 2024, and won 3-1 at home in Aug 2023. The high number of draws suggests a tight contest.

League Table Positions

In the Liga I standings, FC Botosani sit 7th with 10 points from 8 matches (2 wins, 4 draws, 2 losses). CFR Cluj are 9th, also on 10 points but from 7 games (3 wins, 1 draw, 3 losses). At home, Cluj have a perfect record: 2 wins and 1 draw from 3 matches, scoring 3 and conceding 1. Botosani, however, are winless away from home, with 2 draws and 2 losses in 4 away games, scoring just 2 goals and conceding 7. This stark contrast in home/away form is a key factor.

Win Probability: CFR Cluj or FC Botosani?

Based on the odds, team form, head-to-head record, and league positions, we calculate the win probabilities as follows: CFR Cluj has a 45% chance of winning, the draw is at 35%, and FC Botosani has a 20% chance. The bookmakers' odds (home 2.00, draw 2.25, away 3.50) imply a 40.7% home win probability, but we have adjusted upward for Cluj's strong home form and Botosani's poor away record. The high frequency of draws in this fixture also supports a significant draw probability.

CFR Cluj vs FC Botosani Prediction & Odds

The best available odds for this match are 2.00 for a CFR Cluj win, 2.25 for the draw, and 3.50 for an FC Botosani victory. Bookmakers clearly see CFR Cluj as the favorite. Taking into account the stats, our CFR Cluj vs FC Botosani prediction is a home win, but with a note of caution given the history of stalemates between these sides. A 1-0 or 2-1 victory for CFR Cluj looks the most likely outcome.