FC Botosani vs U. Cluj: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As FC Botosani prepare to host Universitatea Cluj on February 20, 2026, with kick-off at 19:00, this ROMANIA: Liga 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

FC Botosani, currently 7th in the standings with 42 points from 27 games, trail the leaders by 11 points. They've earned 26 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Universitatea Cluj, sitting 4th with 45 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 22 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 12 goals scored.

Recent meetings between FC Botosani and Universitatea Cluj have favored FC Botosani, with Universitatea Cluj claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against UTA Arad, FC Botosani recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Anestis, Cret, Miron, Suta, Friday, Petro, Bordeianu, Panoiu, Ongenda, Dumiter, Lopez. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Universitatea Cluj's last outing came against Csikszereda, where they secured a 4-1 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Gertmonas, Chipciu, Cristea, Coubis, Mikanovic, Drammeh, Bic, Nistor, El Sawy, Lukic, Macalou. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, FC Botosani are expected to maintain their unknown structure, FC Botosani and Universitatea Cluj are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: FC Botosani's fixtures have averaged 1.8 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Universitatea Cluj's games average 2.5 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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