Universitatea Cluj vs Botoşani - Liga 1
Fixture Preview - 18 October 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Universitatea Cluj will host Botoşani at Cluj Arena on Saturday, 18 October, in a clash that promises to be intriguing given both teams' recent form. Cluj's last five matches have yielded one win, two draws, and two losses, indicating a struggle to find consistency. In contrast, Botoşani has shown slightly better form with two wins, two draws, and one loss, suggesting they might carry a bit more momentum into this fixture. A key angle to consider is Cluj's home advantage, where they have historically performed well against Botoşani, winning four of their last ten encounters at home. However, the visitors have been resilient, managing to secure three wins in their last ten meetings overall. With both teams having a tendency to score, the possibility of both teams finding the net could be a significant factor in this match. As such, fans can expect a competitive game, with both sides eager to secure vital points in their Liga 1 campaigns.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  UTA Arad | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| 4 |  Unirea Slobozia | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 5 |  Farul Constanța | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 6 |  Botoşani | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 7 |  Universitatea Cluj | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 8 |  Dinamo Bucureşti | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 9 |  Argeş | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| 10 |  Petrolul 52 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2025 | Universitatea Cluj | 0–1 | Botoşani | Liga 1 |
| October 28, 2024 | Botoşani | 1–2 | Universitatea Cluj | Liga 1 |
| March 15, 2024 | Universitatea Cluj | 3–0 | Botoşani | Liga 1 |
| March 3, 2024 | Universitatea Cluj | 1–0 | Botoşani | Liga 1 |
| October 30, 2023 | Botoşani | 0–3 | Universitatea Cluj | Liga 1 |
| May 6, 2023 | Botoşani | 0–0 | Universitatea Cluj | Liga 1 |
| February 25, 2023 | Universitatea Cluj | 2–0 | Botoşani | Liga 1 |
| October 3, 2022 | Botoşani | 1–1 | Universitatea Cluj | Liga 1 |
| March 17, 2015 | Universitatea Cluj | 0–0 | Botoşani | Liga 1 |
| August 24, 2014 | Botoşani | 1–0 | Universitatea Cluj | Liga 1 |