The third round of the UEFA Europa League group stage will see FCSB face Italian side Bologna at the National Arena in Bucharest on Thursday. In this game, both teams are looking to get back to winning ways after failing to claim a victory in their previous European games.
Ros-Alba lost 2-0 to Young Boys in their last Europa League outing and will be looking to get their first win in the tournament. They enter the game, having suffered a 2-1 away defeat to Metaloglobus Bucharest in the Romanian SuperLiga.
Meanwhile, I Rossoblu are arriving for this clash having played a 1-1 draw against Freiburg in their last European game, but have gone on to win two games in a row, with the recent being a 2-0 win over Cagliari in their latest Serie A game.
Read our FCSB vs Bologna predictions and preview to find out, but remember to also check our other UEFA Europa League predictions.
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FCSB vs Bologna prediction: Visitors to claim narrow victory
Key statistics
- I Rossoblu have lost only once in their last five games.
- Bologna have won two of their last five games.
- Both teams have scored in their last four games.
Correct score prediction: FCSB 1-2 Bologna
We are predicting a 1-2 victory for Bologna despite their poor form. We believe that while the home side has shown that they are a goalscoring threat, I Rossoblu are strong enough to claim a victory. Bologna's ability to maintain possession and break down defences should allow them to get a narrow win against FCSB.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Bologna favourites
- Home: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- Draw: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- Away: 5/6 (1.83) – 54.6%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
The home team head into the match as clear favourites with a 54.6% chance of victory at 1.83 odds. FCSB are the underdogs with a 23.8% chance at 4.20 odds, while a draw is priced at 3.60, giving it a 27.8% probability, suggesting the visitors are expected to have the upper hand but may still face resistance from the hosts.
Most recent head-to-head: No previous meetings
FCSB and Bologna have never faced each other in any competitive game, making this a new encounter in Europe. Ros-Alba’s last six matches have seen them win three and lose two, while I Rossoblu have won two, drawn two and lost one. Both teams will be looking to get a win in this fixture.
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FCSB preview: No new injury
Elias Charalambous’ side will be without several key players ahead of their upcoming match. Joyskim Dawa remains sidelined with a serious knee injury, while Daniel Graovac (muscle) and Mihai Popescu (knee) are also unavailable.
Meanwhile, Malcom Edjouma’s involvement is uncertain after he was forced off just 13 minutes into the previous defeat to Young Boys. Florin Tanase, who replaced him in that fixture, is expected to start as the Ros-albastrii look to bounce back and return to winning form.
Vlad Chiriches, Alexandru Stoian, and Ionut Cercel are unavailable for FCSB, as the trio are ineligible to feature in the league phase of the competition.
Predicted lineup: Tarnovanu (GK), Cretu, Ngezana, Alhassan, Pantea, Sut, Tanase, Miculescu, Olaru, Thiam & Alibec
Last five fixtures
- 18.10.25 – Metaloglobus Bucharest 2 – 1 FCSB
- 05.10.25 – FCSB 1 – 0 Univ. Craiova
- 02.10.25 – FCSB 0 – 2 Young Boys
- 28.09.25 – FCSB 1 – 0 Otelul
- 25.09.25 – G.A. Eagles 0 – 1 FCSB
Bologna preview: Injury troubles
There is just one injury concern for Vincenzo Italiano’s side ahead of the match, with Ciro Immobile sidelined with a hamstring injury and expected to return in November. As for other players, they are all in contention for a starting berth for the game.
Predicted lineup: Skorupski (GK), Holm, Vitik, Lucumi, Lykogiannis, Freuler, Ferguson, Orsolini, Odgaard, Cambiaghi & Castro
Last five fixtures
- 19.10.25 – Cagliari 0 – 2 Bologna
- 05.10.25 – Bologna 4 – 0 Pisa
- 02.10.25 – Bologna 1 – 1 Freiburg
- 28.09.25 – Lecce 2 – 2 Bologna
- 25.09.25 – Aston Villa 1 – 0 Bologna
Player to watch: Riccardo Orsolini
One important player to watch in this game is Riccardo Orsolini. The Italian international has been in excellent form, having registered six goals across all competitions this season. His impressive finishing ability and tendency to score crucial goals will be essential for the visiting side to claim a win against FCSB.