FC Botosani vs Universitatea Craiova Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

FC Botosani were up against Universitatea Craiova in the Liga 1 of Romania on August 31. It’s full-time, and the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

The opening goal came on the 62nd minute when Alexandru Cicaldau found the net, handing Universitatea Craiova the advantage. This was followed by a goal from Hervin Ongenda, making the final score 1-1.

6 months after their last match in Liga 1, tensions run high as Botosani and Universitatea Craiova square off once more. In their last face-off, neither side could break the deadlock, ending in a 2-2 draw. FC Botosani continues their strong form, having bested Unirea Alba Iulia and Csikszereda, having maintained an unbeaten streak stretching to four matches.

Following a four-game winning streak against Istanbul Basaksehir, Petrolul 52 and Csikszereda, Universitatea Craiova head into this match looking to build on their success as well. Though notably, their backline has lacked consistency, having conceded goals in each of their last nine away matches.

This Liga 1 clash shines a light on the players who have played crucial roles in creating and converting chances for FC Botosani and Universitatea Craiova in this campaign. The attacking efforts of Botosani, crafted under Leontin Florian Grozavu’s leadership, have been driven by Sebastian Mailat, the team’s primary goal threat, and Andrei Dumiter, both of whom have delivered in crucial moments. Mailat has emerged as Botosani’s leading scorer in Liga 1 this season, netting four goals, while also leading the team in assists, having set up two goals this campaign. Zoran Mitrov, Hervin Ongenda and Stefan Bodisteanu have also played key roles, contributing with goals and assists to fuel Botosani’s attack.

Meanwhile, Stefan Baiaram and Assad Al-Hamlawi have been pivotal for Universitatea Craiova’s attack, with Mirel Radoi at the helm, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Universitatea Craiova’s top scorer in Liga 1, Nsimba, has four goals this season, as Mekvabishvili continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with four assists. Universitatea Craiova’s attacking depth is further showcased by Oleksandr Romanchuk, Carlos Mora and Alexandru Cicaldau, who have each made valuable contributions this season.

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Live Streaming

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for FC Botosani - Universitatea Craiova in real time.

FC Botosani kicked off the game with Giannis Anestis, Alexandru Tiganasu, Charles Petro, Andrei Miron, Narcis Ilas, Aldair Caputo Ferreira who got substituted by Djibril Diaw on the 76th minute, Enriko Papa who got substituted by Mihai Bordeianu on the 46th minute, Sebastian Mailat who got substituted by Stefan Bodisteanu on the 59th minute, Hervin Ongenda who got substituted by Michael Pavlovic on the 84th minute, Alexandru Cimpanu who got substituted by Zoran Mitrov on the 59th minute and Andrei Dumiter as starters, with Luka Kukic, Razvan Bogdan Cret, Djibril Diaw, Adams Friday, Michael Pavlovic, Riad Suta, Gabriel Eugen David, Mihai Bordeianu, Antonio Dumitru, Zoran Mitrov, Stefan Bodisteanu and Mykola Kovtalyuk on the bench.

Universitatea Craiova's starting eleven were Silviu Lung, Oleksandr Romanchuk, Vladimir Screciu, Vasile Mogos who got substituted by Juraj Badelj on the 46th minute, Florin Stefan, Alexandru Cicaldau who got substituted by Stefan Baiaram on the 81st minute, Anzor Mekvabishvili, Alexandru Cretu who got substituted by Nicusor Bancu on the 60th minute, Mihnea Radulescu who got substituted by David Barbu on the 60th minute, Lyes Houri who got substituted by Tudor Baluta on the 81st minute and Steven Nsimba, with Pavlo Isenko, Laurentiu Popescu, Juraj Badelj, Darius Falcusan, Nicusor Bancu, David Matei, Stefan Baiaram, Luca Basceanu, Tudor Baluta, Samuel Teles and David Barbu on the bench.

Stats

Explore stats from FC Botosani vs Universitatea Craiova on ScoreBat - we are updating the numbers on this page every second of the game.

• Expected Goals: 1.24 - 1.31
• Ball Possession: 36 - 64
• Big Scoring Chances: 2 - 2
• Total Attempts: 11 - 13
• Shots On Target: 4 - 6
• Blocked Shots: 2 - 2
• Shots in the Box: 6 - 9
• Shots from Outside the Box: 5 - 4
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
• Fouls: 9 - 9
• Corners: 4 - 8
• Throw-Ins: 25 - 26
• Saves: 5 - 2
• Free Kicks: 9 - 9
• Offsides: 1 - 3
• Passes into Final Third: 98 - 84
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 59 - 51
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 22 - 22
• Tackles: 10 - 12
• Completed Tackles: 5 - 10
• Total Crosses: 13 - 20
• Successful Crosses: 1 - 6
• Interceptions: 9 - 11
• Clearances: 18 - 23

Referee showed the yellow card five times throughout the game. Aldair Caputo Ferreira, Enriko Papa, Steven Nsimba, Alexandru Cimpanu and Charles Petro were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Over five meetings since January 2023, the teams have each had their moments. Both FC Botosani and Universitatea Craiova have one win to their name, with the other three encounters ending in stalemates. The last time these teams met was on February 22, 2025, in the Liga 1 of Romania, concluding in a 2-2 draw. Across these five head-to-head matches, Botosani have scored six goals, while Universitatea Craiova have netted nine. In their recent history, FC Botosani and Universitatea Craiova have been evenly balanced in head-to-head meetings.

FC Botosani have won three of their eight matches in Liga 1 this season, with four draws and one defeat, scoring sixteen goals, averaging 2.00 per match, while conceding nine, an average of 1.13 per match. In Liga 1, Universitatea Craiova have played eight matches, winning six, drawing two and losing zero, scoring seventeen goals at an average of 2.13 per match and conceding nine at a rate of 1.13 per match.

Recent Form

FC Botosani are on a two-game winning streak, having won Unirea Alba Iulia and Csikszereda in their last two matches, while Universitatea Craiova's recent form includes four consecutive wins, including victories against Istanbul Basaksehir, Petrolul 52 and Csikszereda in their last four outings. Overall, Botosani have won nine of their last twenty matches, losing seven and drawing four, while Universitatea Craiova have won thirteen of their last twenty matches, losing four and drawing three.

Live Standings

As always, Romania Liga 1's live standings are availble and updated in real time. FC Botosani are currently 5th in the table with thirteen points from eight matches, while Universitatea Craiova sit 1st with twenty points from eight matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between FC Botosani and Universitatea Craiova in real time. You can watch the goals by Alexandru Cicaldau and Hervin Ongenda 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 - Universitatea Craiova are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.