Botoșani vs Mioveni Prediction: The hosts will win

On Friday, Botoșani will welcome Mioveni to the Stadionul Municipal for the Romania Liga I – Relegation Final (1st Leg) clash. Botoșani have lost just 1 of their last 5 games. Can they continue the run here? Previews, H2H, expert picks, and odds are provided below.

Botoșani escaped automatic relegation despite losing their last game of the relegation group 2-0 to Otelul. Before the loss, they found their form and remained unbeaten in 4 games. They were lucky as they finished the season with 25 points, just 1 point above Voluntari, who had already relegated. They now have their own fate in their hands if they will continue the next season in the top flight.

Mioveni hope to book their place in Liga I next season, but they now have to overcome the challenge presented to them by Botoșani. Mioveni are unbeaten in their last 3 games, with the last being a 3-1 win over Hunedoara. It is good to note that Mioveni were relegated from the top league in the 2022/2023 season, where they managed just 11 points.

Both sides have met 9 times in their history. Botoșani won 4, Mioveni won 1, and 4 ended in draws. The last game between the two sides ended 2-0 in favour of Botoșani.

Mioveni have not been exceptional in the Liga 2 this season despite making it to this stage. However, Botoșani seems to have regained their strength, remaining unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games. With this and the head-to-head record in favour of Botoșani, I have no choice but to back them to get a first-leg win here in front of their home fans. However, I expect the game to have minimal goals scored, and the hosts might probably keep a clean sheet.

• W1 for 1.60 odds
• Under 2.5 for 1.65 odds
• BTTS-NO for 1.65 odds