The Europa League play-off between FCSB and Aberdeen will be decided on 28 August at Arena Nationala. Experts claim the Scottish side is doomed ahead of the kick-off, even though coach Jimmy Thelin will be able to rely on all of his key players for the second leg.
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FCSB vs Aberdeen prediction: Anyone’s game
Key Stats
- Not only did seven players get booked in the first leg, but FCSB manager Elias Charalambous also saw a yellow card in the second half of the game.
- FCSB just conceded two goals versus Arges Pitesti in the SuperLiga.
- The home side conceded at least two goals in three consecutive matches in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: FCSB 2-2 Aberdeen
As some of you probably already know, the first match between the two clubs resulted in a 2-2 tie. We expect to see more of the same on 28 August, as despite having the home-field advantage on their side, FCSB’s players come into the game after surprisingly losing to Arges Pitesti, which might give the Scottish team a fighting chance.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Romanians favoured by experts
- HOME: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 63/20 (4.15) – 24.1%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
FCSB are the expected winners, as the odds at 3/4 (1.75) suggest a solid 57.1% win probability for coach Charalambous’ players. In the meantime, over 1.5 Aberdeen goals is currently priced at 43/20 (3.15), which indicates a 31.7% chance for the visitors to find the net at least twice.
Check out the rest of our key football betting tips today as well.
Most recent H2Hs: Time for history
The first match between the two clubs resulted in a 2-2 tie. Daniel Birligea and Darius Olaru scored the goals for FCSB at Pittodrie Stadium, while Dante Polvara and Ester Sokler scored the equalizers for Aberdeen.
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 21/08/25
Aberdeen
FCSB
FCSB team news and form: What can the coach do?
Yes, FCSB’s manager will try to utilize the home-field advantage, but we have to say, we aren’t sure how he will cope with the many injury issues on his team. Denis Alibec, Ionut Cercel, Risto Radunovic, and Joyskim Dawa are all injured and won’t play this week. Moreover, Juri Cisotti saw the red in the first leg.
Predicted lineup: Tarnovanu (GK), Pantea, Popescu, Graovac, Cretu, Chiriches, Sut, Tanase, Miculescu, Birligea & Polvara
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
Aberdeen team news and form: Aberdeen ready for a challenge
Aberdeen’s manager will be able to count on all of his key men for the upcoming match against FCSB. Even team captain Graeme Shinnie is fit and ready for action, which is surely good news for the visitors’ fans.
Predicted lineup: Mitov (GK), Jensen, Dorrington, Milne, Molloy, Palaversa, Nilsen, Milanovic, Keskinen, Aouchiche & Yengi
Scotland Premiership 11/05/25
L
Rangers
4
Aberdeen
0
Scotland Premiership 03/05/25
L
St Mirren
1
Aberdeen
0
Scotland Premiership 26/04/25
W
Hibernian
0
Aberdeen
1
Scotland FA Cup 19/04/25
W
Hearts
1
Aberdeen
2
Scotland Premiership 13/04/25
D
Rangers
2
Aberdeen
2
Player to watch: Dimitar Mitov
We have Dimitar Mitov down as the player to watch in our article, as we believe he will be one of the key men on the pitch this week. He wasn’t exactly up to par in the first leg, as FCSB managed to score two past him with only four shots on target.
Can Mitov rise to the occasion?
Aberdeen recorded a clean sheet against Greenock Morton, but Mitov didn’t have much work to do there, as the home side at Cappielow couldn’t produce a single shot on target in 90 minutes of play.