The Facts
- A determined lower-tier side seeks an essential result against mid-table opposition (ranked 13th in the Superliga (Relegation Group: ) and 10th in the Superliga (Relegation Group: )).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cluj won 2.
- Cluj has displayed good consistency in recent games (last 5 matches: 3 wins).
- Botoșani has shown an inconsistent pattern in recent weeks (last 5 matches: 2 wins).
- Botoșani may face physical fatigue compared to their opponent, having played more matches in recent days.
- Cluj is expected to hold a slight competitive edge in this match.
- Confirmed absences for Cluj: Fica A. (Injury) Masic I. (Achilles Tendon Injury).
- Confirmed absences for Botoșani: Ilas N. (Red Card).
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Cluj has recorded 10 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses, with a goal aggregate of 34:20 (averaging 1.7:1 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Cluj against this opponent, the record stands at 6 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, with 19:8 goals (averaging 2.1:0.9 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Dinamo Bucuresti | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 23:7 | 16 | 23 |
| 2 | FC Rapid Bucuresti | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 14:6 | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | Univ. Craiova | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 24:9 | 15 | 20 |
| 4 | Petrolul | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 13:12 | 1 | 19 |
| 5 | U. Cluj | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 14:13 | 1 | 15 |
| 6 | Farul Constanta | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 14:14 | 0 | 14 |
| 7 | Corvinul | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 11:9 | 2 | 13 |
| 8 | CFR Cluj | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 15:14 | 1 | 13 |
| 9 | Sepsi Sf. Gheorghe | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7:10 | -3 | 13 |
| 10 | UTA Arad | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14:15 | -1 | 12 |
| 11 | FCSB | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 13:17 | -4 | 12 |
| 12 | FC Botosani | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 14:12 | 2 | 11 |
| 13 | FC Arges | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6:10 | -4 | 11 |
| 14 | Otelul | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 11:15 | -4 | 10 |
| 15 | FC Voluntari | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9:22 | -13 | 8 |
| 16 | Csikszereda M. Ciuc | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6:23 | -17 | 1 |
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