Arges Pitesti average only 0.5 goals scored per match in the league and have failed to find the back of the net in each of their last four fixtures. Across the 10-match head-to-head history between these two teams, matches have averaged just 1.5 goals, with 70 percent of those games finishing under 2.5 total goals. The most recent clash between the sides in December 2025 ended in a 0-0 draw.
Arges Pitesti vs FC Botosani prediction
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Last 5 matches · 0W-1D-4L · -8 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 3W-1D-1L · +7 goal difference
Our verdict
StrongBetGenius backs Under 2.5 Goals (Total Goals) at 76% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Arges Pitesti host FC Botosani in round nine of Liga I with both sides level on 10 points, though arriving in contrasting runs of form. Arges Pitesti have experienced a sharp dip in momentum, suffering four consecutive defeats across all competitions while failing to score a single goal in that four-game sequence. Their overall league record shows only four goals scored in eight fixtures, highlighting pronounced difficulties in the attacking third.
In contrast, FC Botosani travel following an emphatic 5-0 victory over Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe. Led by forward A. Dumiter, who has tallied six goals this campaign, Botosani have displayed far more attacking punch with 12 goals scored in eight games. However, their away form shows vulnerability, having conceded seven goals in four road outings without securing a league win on the road.
Historical encounters between these two clubs heavily favour a low-scoring dynamic. Across their past 10 meetings, the matchup has averaged only 1.5 goals per game, with FC Botosani holding the upper hand having won five and drawn three, including an unbeaten record of three wins and two draws in five visits to Arges Pitesti.
Key factors
- Arges Pitesti have failed to score in four consecutive matches, losing all four.
- FC Botosani are unbeaten in five away head-to-head meetings at Arges Pitesti with three wins and two draws.
- The 10-match head-to-head history averages just 1.5 goals per game, with a 20 percent both-teams-to-score rate.
- FC Botosani striker A. Dumiter leads the visitors with six goals in eight league appearances.
Statistical comparison
Arges Pitesti at home vs FC Botosani awayCombined scoring rate: 2.1 goals per game (Arges Pitesti at home plus FC Botosani away).
Key players this season
FC Botosani
- A. Dumiter6G
- Z. Mitrov3A
- S. Mailat2A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
Full table →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Universitatea CraiovaPromotion - Superliga (Championship Group) | 8 | +9 | 14 |
| 5 | Farul ConstantaPromotion - Superliga (Championship Group) | 8 | +2 | 11 |
| 6 | FCSBPromotion - Superliga (Championship Group) | 8 | +1 | 11 |
| 7 | FC BotosaniSuperliga (Relegation Group) | 8 | +4 | 10 |
| 8 | Corvinul HunedoaraSuperliga (Relegation Group) | 8 | +2 | 10 |
| 9 | CFR 1907 ClujSuperliga (Relegation Group) | 7 | +1 | 10 |
| 10 | OţelulSuperliga (Relegation Group) | 8 | 0 | 10 |
| 11 | Arges PitestiSuperliga (Relegation Group) | 8 | -2 | 10 |
| 12 | Sepsi OSK Sfantu GheorgheSuperliga (Relegation Group) | 8 | -4 | 10 |
| 13 | Uta AradSuperliga (Relegation Group) | 8 | 0 | 9 |
| 14 | Universitatea ClujSuperliga (Relegation Group) | 7 | -4 | 9 |
Head-to-head
Full record →FC Botosani have won 5 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 1.5 goals a game, only 30% went over 2.5.
- 2025-12-13Arges Pitesti 0-0 FC Botosani
- 2025-08-11FC Botosani 3-1 Arges Pitesti
- 2024-12-04Arges Pitesti 0-3 FC Botosani
- 2023-04-09FC Botosani 1-0 Arges Pitesti
- 2023-01-29Arges Pitesti 0-2 FC Botosani
Our record in Liga I
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.4 published markets
FC Botosani have never lost an away fixture at Arges Pitesti across five recorded head-to-head meetings, winning three and drawing two. Arges enter this contest in poor form with four straight defeats and zero goals scored in that stretch, whereas Botosani arrive boosted by a 5-0 win in their latest outing.
Under 2.5 Goals — 76% confidence
Arges Pitesti average only 0.5 goals scored per match in the league and have failed to find the back of the net in each of their last four fixtures. Across the 10-match head-to-head history between these two teams, matches have averaged just 1.5 goals, with 70 percent of those games finishing under 2.5 total goals. The most recent clash between the sides in December 2025 ended in a 0-0 draw.
FC Botosani or Draw — 72% confidence
FC Botosani have never lost an away fixture at Arges Pitesti across five recorded head-to-head meetings, winning three and drawing two. Arges enter this contest in poor form with four straight defeats and zero goals scored in that stretch, whereas Botosani arrive boosted by a 5-0 win in their latest outing.
These two calls are about different parts of the match (total goals and double chance), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.
Both teams to score has landed in only 20 percent of the previous 10 head-to-head encounters between Arges Pitesti and FC Botosani. Arges have failed to score in half of their eight league fixtures this season, while Botosani have kept four clean sheets in eight matches.
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