CFR Cluj3Botosani1

HT 2–0Sat 19 Sept 2026, 14:30 Predictions graded

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PossPossession 56%–44%ShotsShots 23–10On targetOn target 10–2CornersCorners 6–1

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Context last updated 16 Sep 2026, 17:11 · Europe/Bucharest

CFR Cluj's home defensive solidity and Botosani's away struggles make a home win or draw highly likely, but the best value is in the first-half draw at 2.25.

Under 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score – No are also solid supporting plays, while the match winner market offers no edge.

Context

CFR Cluj are 12th in Liga I with 10 points from 8 matches.
Their home record is strong: 2 wins, 1 draw, 6 goals scored, 0 conceded. This suggests they are difficult to beat at home, but the sample is small and includes a 1-0 win over FCSB on 23 August 2026 and a 0-0 draw with Farul Constanta on 4 September 2026.
- Home record: 2 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses, 6 goals for, 0 against in 3 matches.
- Beat FCSB 1-0 at home on 23 August 2026.
- Drew 0-0 with Farul Constanta at home on 4 September 2026.
Botoșani defender N. Ilaș started their last league match against FC Argeș on 13 September.
He was dismissed after a second yellow card in the 68th minute, but confirmation of any suspension is still pending. If he is banned, Botoșani would need to change their defensive lineup from the side that started that game.
- The official Superliga report lists N. Ilaș in Botoșani's starting lineup against FC Argeș on 13 September.
- The same report records a yellow card for Ilaș in the 41st minute and a second-yellow dismissal in the 68th minute.
To watchSources checked 16 Sep 2026, 17:10 · Europe/BucharestOfficial Superliga match report: FC Argeș 1-1 FC Botoșaniwww.superliga.ro · 13 Sep 2026
Botosani are 9th in Liga I with 11 points from 9 matches.
Their away record is 0 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses, with 6 goals scored and 8 conceded. This indicates they struggle on the road, though they have avoided defeat in three of five away games.
- Away record: 0 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses, 6 goals for, 8 against in 5 matches.
- Drew 1-1 at Arges Pitesti on 13 September 2026.
- Lost 2-3 at FCSB on 17 August 2026.
CFR Cluj and Botosani have met regularly in Liga I.
In the last three encounters, Botosani won 1-0 at home on 19 December 2025, and the other two matches ended 3-3 and 1-1. This suggests evenly matched contests, but the sample is limited and includes different venues.
- Botosani 1-0 CFR Cluj on 19 December 2025.
- CFR Cluj 3-3 Botosani on 17 August 2025.
- Botosani 1-1 CFR Cluj on 19 January 2025.

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Positive edges · 4

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Result2 of 4 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
CFR Cluj's perfect home defensive record and Botosani's winless away form give the hosts a clear edge, supported by recent H2H home dominance.
- CFR Cluj home record this season: 2W 1D 0L, 6 goals scored, 0 conceded in 3 matches.
- Botosani away record this season: 0W 3D 2L, 6 goals scored, 8 conceded in 5 matches.
- H2H last 5: CFR Cluj won 2, drew 2, lost 1; at home CFR Cluj won 3-0 in Aug 2024 and drew 3-3 in Aug 2025.
BetBugs · Match WinnerwonCFR ClujEstimated chance45%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Combining CFR Cluj's strong home form with Botosani's inability to win away makes a home win or draw highly likely.
- CFR Cluj home record: unbeaten in 3 (2W 1D).
- Botosani away record: 0 wins in 5 (3D 2L).
- H2H: CFR Cluj unbeaten in 4 of last 5 meetings (2W 2D).
BetBugs · Double ChancewonCFR Cluj or DrawEstimated chance78%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams often go into halftime level, especially in this matchup, making a first-half draw the most likely outcome.
- CFR Cluj home first-half results: 1W 2D in 3 matches.
- Botosani away first-half results: 1W 2D 2L in 5 matches.
- H2H: 3 of last 5 meetings were level at halftime.
BetBugs · First Half WinnerlostDrawEstimated chance55%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
A draw at halftime followed by a CFR Cluj win is a plausible scenario given their home strength and Botosani's away struggles.
- CFR Cluj home record: 2W 1D, often winning after a level first half.
- Botosani away record: 0W 3D 2L, with 2 draws at halftime.
- H2H: CFR Cluj won 3-0 at home in Aug 2024 after leading at halftime.
BetBugs · Ht Ft DoublelostDraw / CFR ClujEstimated chance25%

Goals1 of 5 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
CFR Cluj's defensive solidity at home and Botosani's moderate away scoring suggest a low-scoring contest.
- CFR Cluj home league matches: 6 goals in 3 games (2.0 avg), 0 conceded.
- Botosani away league matches: 14 goals in 5 games (2.8 avg), but 3 of 5 had under 2.5 goals.
- H2H last 5: 3 matches had under 2.5 goals.
BetBugs · Goals Over/UnderlostUnder 2.5Estimated chance60%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
CFR Cluj's home clean sheet record and Botosani's inconsistent away attack make it likely at least one team fails to score.
- CFR Cluj home league: 0 goals conceded in 3 matches.
- Botosani away league: failed to score in 2 of 5 matches.
- H2H: CFR Cluj kept clean sheet in 2 of last 5 meetings.
BetBugs · Both Teams to ScorelostNoEstimated chance58%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
CFR Cluj's perfect home defensive record and Botosani's modest away scoring support a home clean sheet.
- CFR Cluj home league: 0 goals conceded in 3 matches.
- Botosani away league: scored in 3 of 5 matches, but only 6 goals total.
- CFR Cluj kept clean sheet in 2 of last 5 H2H meetings.
BetBugs · Team to ScorelostBotosani not to scoreEstimated chance55%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams tend to start slowly, especially in away/home splits, making a low-scoring first half likely.
- CFR Cluj home first-half goals: 0.6 avg overall, but home matches often low-scoring first halves.
- Botosani away first-half goals: 0.8 avg overall, with 3 of 5 away matches having 0 or 1 first-half goal.
- H2H: 3 of last 5 meetings had 0 or 1 first-half goal.
BetBugs · 1st Half GoalslostUnder 1.5 goals in 1st halfEstimated chance65%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have a tendency to score more in the second half, suggesting the second half may see more goals.
- CFR Cluj home matches: 4 of 6 goals scored in second half.
- Botosani away matches: 5 of 6 goals scored in second half.
- Both teams show higher scoring rates after halftime.
BetBugs · Goals Over Under Second HalfwonOver 1.5Estimated chance52%

Match stats1 of 2 landed

Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams average moderate corner counts, and home/away splits indicate a lower total, making under 9.5 corners likely.
- CFR Cluj home corners: 4.4 avg overall, but home matches average 3.7 corners.
- Botosani away corners: 5.1 avg overall, but away matches average 4.6 corners.
- Combined average corners in recent matches: 9.5, but home/away splits suggest lower.
BetBugs · Corners Over/UnderwonUnder 9.5Estimated chance55%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Botosani's disciplinary issues away from home and CFR Cluj's moderate card count suggest a higher total cards.
- CFR Cluj home yellow cards: 1.4 avg overall, but home matches average 1.7.
- Botosani away yellow cards: 3.0 avg overall, with away matches averaging 3.2.
- Botosani has high card counts in away matches (e.g., 5 yellows vs Farul, 4 vs FCSB).
BetBugs · Cards Over/UnderlostOver 3.5Estimated chance55%

Markets to Avoid

High-risk markets where price or context leaves too little cushion.

Implied 51% leaves no cushion vs our 45% estimate; the price already reflects the directional read and offers no value.

Prediction history

CFR Cluj has been unreliable when projected to win

CFR Cluj has fulfilled 1 of 4 win predictions (25%). The three misses all ended in draws, including two at home. The current 45% probability is within the historical range of 40-55%, but recent evidence shows a tendency to draw rather than win.

Recent evidence for CFR Cluj4 matches

Date / competitionMatch resultPredictedActualResult

30 Jul·UEFA Europa Conference League

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