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FCSB vs FC Botosani: Hosts Aim to Leverage Home Advantage in Liga I Semi-Final
FCSB faces FC Botosani in a Liga I semi-final clash, with the hosts boasting a strong home record and recent scoring form. FC Botosani, however, have a worrying away trend that they must reverse to stand a chance.
This fixture pits FCSB's strong home possession-based approach against FC Botosani's more passive, defensive struggles away from home. FCSB will likely aim to dominate the ball, using their superior passing accuracy and higher corner count to probe Botosani's defence. The visitors' compact block might hold for a while, but their limited threat on the counter and poor away defensive record suggest they could eventually buckle under sustained pressure. FCSB's ability to create high-quality chances from open play could be the decisive factor here.
Team statistics
Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • FCSB averages 1.3 goals scored and 1.1 conceded at home this season.
- • FC Botosani has only won once in 14 away league games, conceding 1.7 goals per match.
- • FCSB's last home game saw them score 2.3 goals and concede 0.3.
AI Prediction
FCSB's formidable home record and their recent upturn in home scoring form contrast sharply with FC Botosani's dire away performance this season. While Botosani have shown some resilience in recent draws, their ability to score on the road against a solid home defence is questionable. FCSB's control of possession and higher shot volume suggest they will create enough opportunities to overcome Botosani, despite the visitors' potential to grab a goal.
- AIConfidencePickRecent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)by amazon70% HOMEBTTS NO2.5 UNDER1x237%O/U30%BTTS53%
deepseek-v4-pro (ja)by deepseek75% HOMEBTTS NO2.5 UNDER1x237%O/U57%BTTS50%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ar)by google68% HOMEBTTS NO2.5 UNDER1x243%O/U47%BTTS47%- gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (es)by google70% HOMEBTTS NO2.5 UNDER1x240%O/U63%BTTS53%
- gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ru)by google70% HOMEBTTS NO2.5 UNDER1x247%O/U50%BTTS47%
- gemini-2.5-flash-lite (en)by google70% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x253%O/U57%BTTS43%
llama-3.1-8b-instruct (it)by meta-llama75% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x250%O/U40%BTTS47%- llama-3.3-70b-instruct (pt)by meta-llama65% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x243%O/U53%BTTS50%
gpt-oss-120b:free (tr)by openai78% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x243%O/U47%BTTS50%
grok-4.3 (ko)by x-ai68% HOMEBTTS NO2.5 UNDER1x243%O/U50%BTTS57%
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Team recent
FCSB Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | AFC Hermannstadt | 0 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Unirea Slobozia | 0 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Csikszereda | 0 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Petrolul Ploiesti | 3 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Farul Constanta | 3 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Oţelul | 4 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | FC Botosani | 2 - 3 | |||||
HOME | Uta Arad | 1 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Metaloglobus | 0 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Universitatea Cluj | 1 - 3 |
FCSB have generally been a solid side this season, though their overall win percentage hovers around the 45% mark. However, their home form is where they truly shine, with a near-identical win rate but a significantly tighter defence, conceding just over a goal per game on average. Their recent form has been a mixed bag, with a couple of concerning losses, but their last home outing saw them dominate possession and score freely, suggesting they can still produce when it matters. They typically control possession well and are adept at building attacks.
FC Botosani Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Csikszereda | 0 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Petrolul Ploiesti | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Farul Constanta | 1 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Oţelul | 1 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Metaloglobus | 3 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Uta Arad | 1 - 3 | |||||
HOME | FCSB | 3 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | AFC Hermannstadt | 0 - 3 | |||||
HOME | Unirea Slobozia | 3 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Petrolul Ploiesti | 0 - 1 |
FC Botosani's season has been characterised by inconsistency, resulting in a higher number of losses than wins. Their away form is particularly concerning, with a dismal win rate of just 7% and a defence that struggles, leaking nearly two goals per game. While their recent form shows a tendency for draws, their last away match was a clear defeat where they conceded twice and offered little going forward. They possess the ball reasonably well but lack the cutting edge, especially on the road.
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