Drita will welcome FCSB to Kosovo for the second leg of their UEFA Europa League (UEL) third qualifying round tie on Thursday night. The hosts were pegged back from 2-0 up to lose 3-2 in the first leg in Romania.
The winner over both legs will advance into the play-offs to compete for a place in the league phase of the competition, while the loser will be demoted to the UEFA Europa Conference League (UECL) play-offs. Nonetheless, with FCSB holding such a narrow advantage heading into this clash, this promises to be an entertaining battle to come out on top.
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Drita vs FCSB prediction: Score draw to send visitors through?
Key stats
- Drita have now lost their last three games in total in all competitions.
- FCSB have won just once in six matches in total across all competitions.
- Both teams have scored in four of FCSB's previous five games.
Correct score prediction: Drita 1-1 FCSB
Both teams have been in poor form heading into this clash, which suggests that they may struggle to win. They have also failed to keep a clean sheet in their last four matches each in all competitions, including in the first leg, which suggests that both teams could also find themselves on the scoresheet once more.
Pre-game odds and win probability: FCSB favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 1/1 (2.00) – 50.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, FCSB are favourites with bookmakers to win away from home, and therefore sail safely through into the next round of the competition. There is not much to split a draw and a Drita win in normal time, with each given just under a 30% chance of happening.
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Most recent H2Hs: First leg was first meeting
The first leg, which FCSB ended up winning 3-2 on home soil, was the first-ever meeting between the two sides. Drita will have the chance to take them back to their own home stadium for the second leg, as they hope to overturn the one-goal deficit they currently have.
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 07/08/25
FCSB
KF Drita
Drita preview: Stick to same starting XI?
Drita could well choose to stick to the same XI that started off so well in the first leg. The hosts have no fresh injury concerns or suspensions to report in their squad.
Predicted lineup: Maloku (GK), Be. Krasniqi, Bejtulai, Broja, Ovouka, Tusha, Dabiqaj, Limaj, Ajzeraj, Bl. Krasniqi & Manaj
Kosovo Superliga 22/12/24
W
KF Feronikeli
1
KF Drita
2
Kosovo Superliga 15/12/24
L
KF Gjilani
1
KF Drita
0
Kosovo Superliga 07/12/24
W
KF Dukagjini
0
KF Drita
2
Kosovo Superliga 25/11/24
W
KF Llapi
1
KF Drita
3
Kosovo Superliga 20/11/24
W
FC Suhareka
2
KF Drita
4
FCSB preview: Tarnovanu available
Goalkeeper Stefan Tarnovanu is available as he continues to serve his suspension in domestic competitions only. However, Darius Olaru picked up an injury against Shkendija last time out, while Risto Radunovic, Joyskim Dawa and Denis Alibec rmain on the sidelines for the visitors.
Predicted lineup: Tarnovanu (GK), Cretu, Graovac, M. Popescu, Pantea, Chiriches, Sut, O. Popescu, Miculescu, Birligea & Cisotti
Romania Liga I 11/05/25
W
Universitatea Cluj
0
FCSB
2
Romania Liga I 05/05/25
W
Dinamo Bucharest
1
FCSB
3
Romania Liga I 27/04/25
W
Rapid Bucuresti
1
FCSB
2
Romania Liga I 20/04/25
W
CFR Cluj
2
FCSB
3
Romania Liga I 13/04/25
D
CS U Craiova
0
FCSB
0
Player to watch: Daniel Birligea
Daniel Birligea was the difference-maker for FCSB in the first leg, as his two goals inspired a comeback win. Having been rested over the weekend, he will be fit and firing for the second leg against Drita.