FC Botoșani and Oțelul Galați face off in a highly anticipated Superliga showdown. This match marks a crucial moment in round #24 of the season.
Match Details
The game is taking place at the Municipal Stadium in Botoșani. It is currently being broadcast live by El-Balad’s partnered networks. The starting XI for each team is as follows:
FC Botoșani Lineup (4-3-3)
- Anestis
- Pavlovic
- Miron
- Țigănașu
- Creț
- Petro
- Bodișteanu
- Papa
- Mailat
- Kovtaliuk
Substitutes include Kukic, Adams, Diaw, Suta, Bordeianu, Dumitru, Ferreira, Mitrov, Dumitru, Ongenda, Dumiter, and Lopez. Coach: Leo Grozavu.
Oțelul Galați Lineup (4-3-3)
- Dur-Bozoancă
- Zhelev
- Zivulic
- Iacob
- Holz
- Ferreira
- Lameira
- Ciobanu
- Bană
- Patrick
- Pinto
Substitutes include I. Popescu, Ursu, Neicu, Lopes, Chira, Bordun, Ferreira, Sandu, Paz, Neicu, and Debeljuh. Coach: Laszlo Balint.
Weather Conditions
The weather poses a challenge with temperatures dropping to -12 degrees Celsius at noon, and conditions expected to worsen. The heating system is activated, but temperatures may feel as low as -14 degrees during the game.
Key Statistics
- FC Botoșani Home Record: 6 wins, 4 draws, 1 loss this season.
- Oțelul Away Record: 3 wins, 3 draws, 5 losses in 11 games.
- Recent Performances: Pedro Nuno of Oțelul scored 4 goals and provided 2 assists in the last five matches.
Historical Context
The two teams have met 11 times in Superliga, with both securing 4 victories and 3 matches ending in draws. Their first encounter occurred on November 4, 2013, and the latest match was on September 14, 2025, where FC Botoșani triumphed 1-0.
With a playoff atmosphere and playoff implications on the line, both teams must adapt to the challenging conditions. It’s expected to be a competitive battle on the field.
