Botoșani owner Iftime says he is not afraid of league leaders Dinamo ahead of Superliga clash

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Dinamo hosts FC Botoșani in round 12 of the Superliga on Friday, 16 October 2026. The match kicks off at 21:00 at Arena Națională.

Fans can watch the game live on Prima Sport 1 and via the streaming service PrimaPlay.ro.

Valeriu Iftime, the owner of FC Botoșani, stated that his team is not afraid of the league leaders. He said Dinamo is not a scary opponent.

Head coach Marius Croitoru supported this view. He noted that Dinamo is not an invincible team within Romanian football.

Dinamo currently leads the Superliga table. The team has 26 points from eight wins, two draws and one loss under manager Nuno Campos.

The home side seeks a fifth consecutive win in the league. They won their previous away fixture against Sepsi OSK by a score of 2-0.

FC Botoșani sits in 10th place with 14 points. Their record stands at three wins, five draws and three losses.

The visitors won their last home match against UTA Arad with a 2-0 result. However, their away form has been difficult, with only three points collected from six trips.

Recent history between these two clubs shows a pattern of stalemates. The last four direct meetings ended in draws.

The most recent encounter in the previous season finished as a 1-1 draw. Dinamo has not defeated Botoșani since December 2023.

Dinamo has been strong at home this term. They have secured five wins from five home games.

Regarding team news, Valeriu Iftime reported that central defender Diarra is the only player with an injury problem for FC Botoșani.