FC Botosani vs Oţelul — form, head-to-head and match prediction
Our model makes FC Botosani the pick at 44% for FC Botosani vs Oţelul. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.
Match summary
FC Botosani host Oţelul on 9 November 2026 at Stadionul Municipal. FC Botosani are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 44%. This matchday 15 fixture in Liga I is listed as FC Botosani - Oţelul. Kick-off is 18:00 UTC.
Recent form and trajectory
FC Botosani: they come in on the back of a defeat, following one win, one draw and two defeats before that. That is one win, one draw and three defeats from the last five, worth 4 points. It leaves them winless in four. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (10 scored and 9 conceded in seven matches, 1.43 and 1.29 per game) points to a fairly even balance between the two ends of the pitch. That is reflected in a form rating of 34.8 out of 100, and they sit 12th on a goal difference of -1.
Oţelul: they come in on the back of a draw, following two draws and two defeats before that. That is no wins, three draws and two defeats from the last five, worth 3 points. It leaves them winless in five. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (5 scored and 11 conceded in six matches, 0.83 and 1.83 per game) underlines issues at both ends. That is reflected in a form rating of 30.2 out of 100, and they sit 13th on a goal difference of -6.
Comparison data
| Statistic | FC Botosani | Oţelul |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 12th | 13th |
| Goal difference | -1 | -6 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | LDLLW | DLDLD |
| Points from last 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 6 / 9 | 6 / 8 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 1 | 0 |
| Matches in our dataset (2026 season) | 7 | 6 |
| Goals per game, scored / conceded (2026) | 1.43 / 1.29 | 0.83 / 1.83 |
| Points per game (2026) | 0.86 | 0.33 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 34.8 | 30.2 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 44% | 29% |
| Head-to-head wins (last 2) | 0 | 0 |
Key match insights
- Head-to-head balance (last 2): FC Botosani none wins, Oţelul none wins, two draws — a historically tight match-up.
- Most recent meeting: FC Botosani 1-1 Oţelul on 25 April 2026.
- Head-to-head goals: 1.0 per game across those meetings, with both teams scoring in one of the two — a fixture that has historically stayed tight.
- Pre-match form ratings: FC Botosani 34.8 versus Oţelul 30.2, a gap of 4.6, which aligns with the model's favourite.
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 2.40, over 2.5 goals at 52% and both teams to score at 55%.
- First goal: Leans FC Botosani's way at 52%.
Sentiment and prediction
The model edges towards FC Botosani at 44%, and 'edges' is doing real work in that sentence. The goals line points to over 2.5 goals. Baseline expectation tilts FC Botosani's way, especially at Stadionul Municipal.
This is a data-led read, not a certainty. The numbers are shown as they come out of the model so the basis for the call can be checked rather than assumed.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: FC Botosani or Oţelul?
FC Botosani, with an implied win probability of roughly 44%. The full split is 44% FC Botosani, 27% the draw and 29% Oţelul.
When and where is FC Botosani vs Oţelul being played?
9 November 2026 at Stadionul Municipal, kick-off 18:00 UTC.
What was the result of the last match between FC Botosani and Oţelul?
FC Botosani 1-1 Oţelul on 25 April 2026.
What is the recent form of FC Botosani and Oţelul?
FC Botosani have taken 4 points from their last five (LDLLW), Oţelul 3 from theirs (DLDLD). Most recently FC Botosani took a 1-2 defeat away at Universitatea Craiova and Oţelul a 1-1 draw at home to Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe.
How many goals are expected in FC Botosani vs Oţelul?
The model's combined scoring line is 2.40 — 1.60 for FC Botosani and 0.80 for Oţelul. It rates over 2.5 goals at 52%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 55%, so its call is yes.