There's been ups and downs for these two teams so far this season, occupying positions near the middle of the Liga 1 table so far. Here's the Academica Clinceni - Botoşani latest:
- Academica Clinceni has the most matches under the total-line (13) in Liga 1
- Botoşani has the most dropped points from leading position (12) in Liga 1
It’s a hectic schedule for the away team, as they were in action only three days ago in the Liga 1.
Academica Clinceni form and stats
When playing at home in the Liga 1, Academica Clinceni, who have the most clean sheets (6) at home in Liga 1, have managed 4 wins, 3 draws and suffered 2 defeats from 9 games. Their last two home games have resulted in two points, meaning they were both draws.
In their previous game, the manager I. Poenaru led his Academica to a defeat in the Liga 1 match away at Chindia Targoviste. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at Stadionul Clinceni - Arena 1. Before that, Academica drew at home versus Hermannstadt.
There will be little rest for Academica Clinceni after this match as they are travelling to Gaz Metan Mediaş for a Liga 1 game in only three days.
Academica Clinceni have scored 8 league goals here from 9 matches, not a lot. Academica have only conceded 5 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Botoşani form and stats
4-2-3 is the win-draw-loss statistic for Botoşani in their Liga 1 matches away. Winning streaks in away matches are not that common, but Botoşani are close to a proper streak after winning their two previous away games.
Botoşani have succeeded in guarding their own goal lately, led by their goalkeeper Hidajet Hankic. It's been 180 minutes since they last conceded in Liga 1.
Botoşani had fun at their own home (Stadionul Clinceni - Arena 1) last time out, beating Dinamo Bucureşti 4-0. Hamidou Keyta (2), Denis Haruț and Hervin Ongenda scored. Ahead of that match was the victory versus CSM Iaşi at their stadium, the result 1-0.
As you can tell from the results above, Botoşani was very dominant against Dinamo Bucureşti, winning the match with a scoreline that even the finest fortune teller couldn't predict. 4-0 (!) with Hamidou Keyta (2), Denis Haruț and Hervin Ongenda providing the goals.
The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Hermannstadt in just four days.
Botoşani are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 14 times in 9 away games so far. As for defending, Botoşani rarely keep clean sheets as they have conceded 15 goals from these away matches.
Head 2 Head
Botoşani - Academica 0-0 was the story when these teams last met, earlier this season. Last six meetings between the teams: Academica Clinceni won one, Botoşani won one and four draws. two games with over 2,5 goals, four matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  H. Keyta 11 goals |   E. Cebotaru 3 goals |  R. Patriche-Nichita 2 goals |
Academica Clinceni missing players
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| Academica Clinceni | Botoşani | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 18 | 9 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | 4 | 2 | Won | W | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 8 | 3 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 18 | 8 | 3 | Scored | S | 4 | 14 | 26 |
| 15 | 5 | 0 | Conceded | C | 2 | 15 | 23 |
| 72% | 78% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 89% |
| 56% | 56% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 89% | 78% |
| 28% | 11% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 78% | 56% |
| 17% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 33% | 33% |
| 6% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 22% | 17% |
| 33% | 22% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 89% | 61% |
| 61% | 67% | 100% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 11% | 28% |
| 33% | 33% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 22% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.8 | 2.4 | 4 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 9.3 | 9 | 11 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7.5 | 7.2 | 9.6 |
| 3.1 | 2.1 | 2.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 32% | 42% | 60% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 39% | 36% |
- Academica Clinceni has the most clean sheets (6) at home in Liga 1
- Academica Clinceni has the most matches under the total-line (13) in Liga 1
- Botoşani has the most dropped points from leading position (12) in Liga 1
- Botoşani have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Botoşani have scored in all their away matches so far.
- Botoşani haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | FCSB | 18 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 44 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 26 | 41 |
| 2 | CFR Cluj | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 15 | 37 |
| 3 | Universitatea Craiova | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 21 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 35 |
| 4 | Sepsi | 18 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 28 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 31 |
| 5 | Chindia Targoviste | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 27 |
| 6 | Academica Clinceni | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 26 |
| 7 | Botoşani | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 23 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 3 | 24 |
| 8 | Viitorul | 18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 24 | 23 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 23 |
| 9 | Gaz Metan Mediaş | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 24 | 28 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 15 | -4 | 23 |
| 10 | UTA Arad | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 27 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 11 | -12 | 21 |
| 11 | Dinamo Bucureşti | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 20 | 23 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 | -3 | 19 |
| 12 | Arges | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 26 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 13 | -8 | 18 |
| 13 | Astra | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 23 | 29 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 16 | -6 | 17 |
| 14 | Hermannstadt | 17 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 25 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 14 | -8 | 16 |
| 15 | Voluntari | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 21 | 30 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 17 | -9 | 15 |
| 16 | CSM Iaşi | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 16 | 39 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 22 | -23 | 15 |