- FC Botosani lead the Romanian Liga I with 28 points after 13 rounds and a +15 goal difference, with the best form in the division.
- FC Farul Constanta are midtable with 16 - 19 points after 13 - 14 rounds, and won their last away game 2 - 0 at CFR Cluj.
- H2H stats favour Botosani by a whisker, but with many draws in both Liga I and lower divisions, anything could happen on Thursday.
Botoșani are on a roll, Farul finding a groove
The odds reflect Botoșani’s superior form and position in the Romanian title race with the hosts priced at 2.31, and Farul at 3.1 and the draw at 3.0, so the visitors are clear minnows, but there’s a chance for an upset in this clash on Thursday. This FC Botosani vs FC Farul Constanta preview shows that Farul won 2-0 at Cluj in their previous game, while Botoșani have won five competitive games in a row, conceding just two goals and scoring ten.
Our FC Botosani vs FC Farul Constanta prediction is that Botoșani are in blistering form, leading their division with 28 points and a +15 goal differential after 13 rounds. Their compact, organised and disciplined 4-2-3-1 system is perfect for locking the opposition in deep, while Leo Grozavu’s side have the pace to hurt teams with their central playmaker in transition.
Farul are a similar side in many ways to Botoșani, but much more attacking, although Ianis Zicu’s men do pack it in at times. Zicu, who took over in June 2025, has impressed with his proactive, high-pressing philosophy in which the full-backs play a key role, while the front three and number 10 create overloads wide by rotating positions.
Zicu’s proactivity and pace should suit both teams
Farul’s defence is marshalled by the physical Ionuț Larie and Bogdan Țîru, who are supported by the shot-stopping abilities of Buzbuchi, who played a key role in last week’s win at CFR. The offensive burden is shared by the supporting forwards, with Alexandru Ișfan - who netted in that win - and Narek Grigoryan, the Armenian midfield ace also contributing goals and assists this campaign.
Botoșani are a one-man team right now with Sebastian Arpad Mailat bagging around six goals and providing multiple assists this term. However, forwards Zoran Mitrov and Mykola Kovtalyuk have recently chipped in with key goals, while Alexandru Cîmpanu’s creativity has been key and he was Man of the Match in the recent Cluj win.
We expect the clash of styles between Botoșani’s disciplined counter-punching and Farul’s proactive, pressing game to produce a midfield battle and plenty of transition moments on a cool, clear autumn evening in Botoșani. The pitch will be fast, so we’re going to take Both Teams To Score, which is priced at 1.93, as both clubs should have plenty of attacking action with home advantage and a cup group stage to fight for. For the FC Botosani vs FC Farul Constanta betting tips, Both Teams To Score is recommended due to the offensive prowess both sides have displayed of late.
The second FC Botosani vs FC Farul Constanta prediction is that Botoșani are slight favourites because of their terrific form and home field advantage, but Farul’s away win at CFR shows the upset potential on the cards in what should be a close contest.
