FC Botosani took on Cluj in the Liga 1 of Romania on December 19. Cluj emerged victorious with a 0-1 win.
On the 5th minute, Adrian Paun netted the only goal of the match, giving Cluj the lead and ensuring the win.
As Botosani and Cluj renew their battle, the memory of the 3-3 tie in their Liga 1 encounter from 5 months ago still lingers. Botosani head into the match on the back of two consecutive draws, with Arges and Rapid B.
Cluj, fresh off a win against Csikszereda, approach this match eager to continue their positive form. However, their defensive frailties have been apparent as they have allowed goals in four consecutive matches.
In this Liga 1 showdown, the spotlight will fall on the players who have been pivotal for FC Botosani and Cluj throughout the campaign. Botosani’s top finisher Sebastian Mailat and Hervin Ongenda have played important roles in ensuring their attack, under Leontin Florian Grozavu’s management, remains effective. Mailat has already scored eight goals in Liga 1 this season, while Ongenda has been their leading creator in the competition with five assists. Supporting them are Zoran Mitrov, Andrei Dumiter and Alexandru Cimpanu, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Botosani’s attack.
Meanwhile, Andrei Cordea and Meriton Korenica have been pivotal for Cluj’s attack, crafted under Daniel Pancu’s leadership, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Cluj’s top scorer in Liga 1, Cordea, has eight goals this season, while Munteanu remains their top assist provider in the competition with five. Cluj have also relied on Lindon Emerllahu, Karlo Muhar and Matei Ilie to energize their attack through key shots and passes.
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Our AI model provides a pre-game prediction for the Botosani–Cluj match - and once the match begins, it keeps observing the play and adjusts its forecast minute by minute. In this case, our AI model correctly predicted Cluj's win before the match. AI projections, calculated before kick-off, indicated Cluj’s victory had the highest chance, at 44%, while a draw was at 25% and Botosani’s victory was at 31%.
We are updating team formations and line-ups for FC Botosani - Cluj in real time.
FC Botosani kicked off the game with Giannis Anestis, Alexandru Tiganasu, Andrei Miron, Djibril Diaw who got substituted by Enzo Lopez on the 46th minute, Adams Friday, Charles Petro, Mihai Bordeianu who got substituted by Enriko Papa on the 46th minute, Zoran Mitrov who got substituted by Stefan Bodisteanu on the 81st minute, Hervin Ongenda, Sebastian Mailat who got substituted by Alexandru Cimpanu on the 71st minute and Antonio Dumitru who got substituted by Razvan Bogdan Cret on the 46th minute as starters, with Luka Kukic, Miguel Munoz, Razvan Bogdan Cret, Riad Suta, David Ciurel, Alexandru Cimpanu, Stefan Bodisteanu, Aldair Caputo Ferreira, Gabriel Eugen David, Enriko Papa, Andrei Dumiter and Enzo Lopez on the bench.
Cluj's starting eleven were Otto Hindrich, Camora, Aly Abeid, Sheriff Sinyan, Viktor Kun, Karlo Muhar, Tidiane Keita, Damjan Djokovic, Adrian Paun who got substituted by Meriton Korenica on the 81st minute, Alin Razvan Fica and Andrei Cordea who got substituted by Lorenzo Biliboc on the 36th minute, with Rares Gal, Octavian Valceanu, Alexandru Tirlea, Ciprian Deac, Meriton Korenica, Lorenzo Biliboc, Alexandru Radu and David Ciubancan on the bench.
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Referee showed the yellow card four times throughout the game. Alexandru Tiganasu, Damjan Djokovic, Alexandru Cimpanu and Camora were the ones to receive it.
Since August 2023, the teams have clashed five times. FC Botosani have emerged victorious in one match, Cluj in two, and two games ended in draws. The most recent match between them was on August 17, 2025, in the Liga 1 of Romania, ending in a 3-3 draw. Botosani have managed six goals in these five matches, while Cluj have scored ten in total. So far, Cluj have proven stronger in their recent head-to-head record against FC Botosani.
FC Botosani have played 22 matches in Liga 1, with ten wins, eight draws, and four losses this season, scoring 30 goals, averaging 1.36 per match, while conceding sixteen, an average of 0.73 per match. This season in Liga 1, Cluj have recorded seven wins, eight draws, and seven losses in 22 matches, scoring 30 goals, averaging 1.36 per match, while conceding 33, an average of 1.50 per match.
FC Botosani are currently on a run of two straight draws, having drawn against Arges and Rapid B in their last two matches, while Cluj’s previous game resulted in a win against Csikszereda.. Overall, Botosani have won ten of their last twenty matches, losing three and drawing seven, while in their last twenty matches, Cluj have recorded six wins, six losses, and eight draws.
As always, Romania Liga 1's live standings are availble and updated in real time. FC Botosani are currently 5th in the table with 38 points from 22 matches, while Cluj sit 10th with 29 points from 22 matches.
We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between FC Botosani and Cluj in real time. You can watch the goal by Adrian Paun as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of FC Botosani - Cluj are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.