Liga I · Monday, 09/11/2026 · 19:00
Botoșani vs Oțelul Galați Prediction, Tips & Odds
Team pages: Botoșani · Oțelul Galați
Odds may change before kick-off · 18+ · not betting advice
Oțelul Galați have taken just 1 point from their last 5 away games. On Monday (9 November, 19:00), they travel to Botoșani.
The situation: Botoșani are in a relegation battle – Oțelul Galați have gone 8 games without a win
After 14 games, Botoșani are in position 13 with 14 points. Oțelul Galați have collected 12 points and sit in position 14. Goal difference: 18-19 for Botoșani, 16-22 for Oțelul Galați. Botoșani are currently in the relegation zone. Oțelul Galați are currently in the relegation zone.
Form guide Botoșani: Strong at home
Recent home wins came against UTA Arad (2-0) and Sepsi OSK (5-0). There was also a defeat against Petrolul Ploiești (1-3). Botoșani picked up 3 wins from their last 5 home games, averaging 1.8 goals scored and 0.6 conceded.
Form guide Oțelul Galați: A problem on the road
On the road, Oțelul Galați recently played 3-4 at Farul Constanța, 0-1 at FCSB and 0-3 at Universitatea Cluj. Record in the last 5 away games: no wins, 1 draw, 4 defeats, 5-11 goals. Oțelul Galați scored in only 2 of those 5 games.
Botoșani at home, last 5 (oldest → newest)
Oțelul Galați away, last 5 (oldest → newest)
Head-to-head: Plenty of draws
Record in the last 3 meetings: 1 win for Botoșani, 0 for Oțelul Galați, 2 draws. There were only 1.0 goals per game on average. Their last meeting ended 1-1 (Botoșani vs Oțelul Galați, 25/04/2026).
- 25/04/2026 Botoșani – Oțelul Galați 1-1
- 02/02/2026 Botoșani – Oțelul Galați 0-0
- 14/09/2025 Oțelul Galați – Botoșani 0-1
Injuries and suspensions
Botoșani have no known absentees.
Oțelul Galați are without: Andrézinho (injury), Milen Zhelev (meniscus injury), Né Lopes (ligament injury), Radu Postelnicu (meniscus injury).
Late absences on matchday may not be included yet.
Who will score?
Top scorers, odds and striker form – Liga I: Liga I goalscorer tips.
Liga I table
| Pos | Team | P | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Argeș Pitești | 15 | 10-17 | 15 |
| 12 | Sepsi OSK | 14 | 9-19 | 15 |
| 13 | Botoșani | 14 | 18-19 | 14 |
| 14 | Oțelul Galați | 14 | 16-22 | 12 |
| 15 | Voluntari | 14 | 14-31 | 8 |
| 16 | Csíkszereda Miercurea Ciuc | 15 | 9-28 | 6 |
Botoșani vs Oțelul Galați odds
Botoșani go in as favourites: the home win is priced at 1.93, a draw 3.50 and a Oțelul Galați win 3.40. Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.67.
| Bet | Odds | implied by odds | our view |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botoșani to win | 1.93 | 47% | 52% |
| Draw | 3.50 | 26% | 24% |
| Oțelul Galați to win | 3.40 | 27% | 23% |
| Double chance 1X | 1.30 | 73% | 77% |
| Double chance X2 | 1.57 | 53% | 48% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.20 | 76% | 76% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.67 | 54% | 54% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.00 | 46% | 46% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.95 | 31% | 31% |
| Under 3.5 goals | 1.32 | 69% | 69% |
“Implied by odds”: the probability contained in the odds (without the bookmaker margin). “Our view”: the odds and our statistical model combined.
Betting tip & prediction: Botoșani vs Oțelul Galați
In short: Our tip is Under 3.5 goals at odds of 1.33. We expect a 1-0. We put the chance at around 69%. The odds reflect that quite accurately, so this tip is no bargain.
For
- Only 2 of Botoșani’s last 5 home games had three or more goals.
- Head-to-head meetings have mostly been low-scoring (0 of 3 with three or more goals).
Against
- Away from home, Oțelul Galați saw three or more goals in 3 of 5 games.
- There are outliers: one of these games recently had 7 goals.
Tip: Under 3.5 goals · Odds 1.33 · Prediction 1-0 · Risk medium
FAQ: Botoșani vs Oțelul Galați
When do Botoșani play Oțelul Galați?
Kick-off is on Monday, 09/11/2026, at 19:00 (Liga I).
Who are the favourites in Botoșani vs Oțelul Galați?
Botoșani are favourites: a home win pays 1.93, a Oțelul Galați win 3.40.
What is the tip for Botoșani vs Oțelul Galați?
Our tip is Under 3.5 goals at odds of 1.33. We expect a 1-0. Risk: medium.
How did recent meetings between Botoșani and Oțelul Galați go?
Record in the last 3 meetings: 1 win for Botoșani, 0 for Oțelul Galați, 2 draws. There were only 1.0 goals per game on average. Their last meeting ended 1-1 (Botoșani vs Oțelul Galați, 25/04/2026).
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