Live: FC Botoșani Faces Play-off Risk Against Metaloglobus – Probable Teams, Top Odds
In a crucial match for FC Botoșani, they will face Metaloglobus as both teams vie for points in the Superliga. The encounter is set for today at 17:00 and will be broadcast live on PrimaSport 1 and DigiSport 1.
Current Situation and Statistics
FC Botoșani is currently struggling, having gone seven matches without a win. In this streak, they managed only three draws and scored just once. Remarkably, their last goal came against FCSB, ending a long drought of 694 minutes without hitting the net.
On the other hand, Metaloglobus sits at the bottom of the league table. They are in a dire situation as well, suffering from six consecutive defeats. This has placed significant pressure on their coach, Mihai Teja, whose position is becoming increasingly precarious.
Teams and Line-ups
The starting line-ups for the match are as follows:
- FC Botoșani (4-2-3-1): Anestis – Friday Adams, Miron, Suta, Creț – Papa, Petro – Pănoiu, Ongenda, E. Lopez – Kovtalyuk
- Reserves: Kukic, Pavlovic, Bodișteanu, G. David, C. Ferreira, M. Dumitru, David, D. Dumitru, Dumiter, Mitrov, Mailat, Aldair, Cîmpanu
- Coach: Leo Grozavu
- Metaloglobus (4-4-2): Gavrilaș – D. Irimia, G. Dumitru, Bădescu, A. Sava – Ghimfuș, A. Irimia, Bruno Carvalho, Lis – Visic, Huiban
- Reserves: Nedelcovici, Abbey, Cestor, Pasagic, A. Sârbu, Ely Fernandes, Zakir, Toutou, A. Gheorghe, R. Neacșu
- Coach: Mihai Teja
Head-to-Head Record
The two teams previously met earlier this season on September 29, 2025, with FC Botoșani winning 2-0. Goals in that match were scored by Zoran Mitrov and Alexandru Cîmpanu.
Statistics Highlights
According to GSP statistician Liviu Manolache, Metaloglobus is the only team in the current season without an away victory. Out of 12 away games, they recorded two draws (both 2-2) and conceded at least two goals in 11 of those matches.
Coaching Background
Mihai Teja previously managed FC Botoșani during the 2022/2023 season, achieving four wins, seven draws, and five losses across 16 league matches. He and Leo Grozavu have clashed in the Superliga seven times, with each coach winning three matches and one match ending in a draw.
The upcoming match holds high stakes for both teams as they aim for a turnaround in their fortunes in a fiercely competitive league.
