Botoșani vs Metaloglobus prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on April 20, 2026
Liga 1 Romania
In the 5th round of the Romanian Liga I Relegation Group on April 20, 2026, a match will be played between Botoșani and Metaloglobus. Both teams are eager to earn the maximum points here.
Botoșani vs Metaloglobus: Team News and Expert Analysis
The team from "Municipal" was modest last season as well—finishing the regular part of the season in fourteenth place, but then climbing two positions in the relegation group. This time, after a relatively decent first part of the campaign, they have mostly suffered defeats in 2026. They did manage to beat FCSB, but then lost in the last round to UTA.
The Bucharest club finished fifth in the second division, but that was enough to reach the playoffs, where they succeeded. However, in Liga I, the newcomer is struggling. Still, they are not giving up, and in March, after draws with UTA and FCSB, they even managed to beat Petrolul-52. However, setbacks followed against UTA and Csikszereda.
Papa and company score an average of 1.29 goals per match, conceding 1.15. The division debutant currently scores only 0.79 goals per match and concedes much more—2.12 per game.
Previous Matches: Botoșani vs Metaloglobus
Botoșani has won both head-to-head encounters this season.
The hosts will certainly be favorites here. However, they also have their issues, so it is worth considering a "+1.5 goals" handicap for the visitors (odds – 1.70).
Botoșani vs Metaloglobus: Key Statistics and Trends
- Botoșani has lost six of its last eight matches
- 47% of Botoșani's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.44
- Metaloglobus has lost two matches in a row
- 56% of Metaloglobus's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.91
Botoșani vs Metaloglobus: Probable Starting Lineups
Botoșani plays in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Anestis – Țigănașu, Diav, Miron, Iliaș – Petro, Papa – Mailat, Onjenda, Mitrov – Kovtalyuk
Metaloglobus plays in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Gavrilaș – Sava, Biadescu, Camara, Țîrlea – Sabater, Bruno Carvalho – Purece, Ebbi, Huiban – Popa
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