Botoșani vs Oțelul prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on 9 November 2026
Liga 1 Romania
On 9 November 2026, Botoșani and Oțelul will meet in the 15th round of Romania's Liga I. For both sides, this is a chance to pull away from the relegation zone.
Botoșani vs Oțelul team news and expert analysis
The club from Botoșani finished in the top 10 last season. They even started in the play-off for a place in European competitions, but immediately lost to FCSB in extra time. This season, however, they have suffered plenty of defeats, especially in the autumn. They also lost to Universitatea Craiova, 1-2.
The team from Galați finished one place higher in the spring, ending the campaign in ninth. But this season, they have dropped off even more than their opponents. In the autumn, they suffered defeat after defeat, with only a draw against Csíkszereda to show for their efforts. In the most recent round, they exchanged goals with Sepsi, finishing 1-1.
Mitrov and company score 1.29 goals per match while conceding roughly the same number — 1.36. Răzvan Duarte's men average just 1.14 goals scored per round and 1.57 conceded.
Previous matches: Botoșani vs Oțelul
Both previous meetings in 2026 ended in draws.
The hosts are expected to go for the win, but overall this match is unlikely to be a spectacle. We are backing the "under 3.0 goals" market (odds – 1.60).
Botoșani vs Oțelul: key statistics and trends
- Botoșani have lost four of their last five matches
- 57% of Botoșani matches feature goals from both teams, while the average total goals per match is 2.64
- Oțelul have lost five of their last seven matches
- 64% of Oțelul matches feature goals from both teams, while the average total goals per match is 2.71
Botoșani vs Oțelul: possible starting lineups
Botoșani play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Anestis — Baiey, Miron, Diarra, Ilaș — de Vega, Papa, Ongenda — Bodișteanu, Dumiter, Mitrov
Oțelul play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Dur-Bozoancă — Zator, Christopoulos, Iacob, Silva — Lungu, Brito, Ciobanu — Bălănică, Patrick, Pedro Nuno
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the Romanian Liga I standings
