FCSB and Virtus are scheduled to meet in the second leg of Champions League qualifiers on Tuesday, 16 July.
Will we see another convincing win by Steaua or will Virtus put up more of a fight this time around? Read our FCSB vs Virtus prediction to find that out, but remember to check out our latest Champions League predictions too.
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FCSB vs Virtus predictions: Another easy win for Steaua
Key stats
- Only three of the last 10 games played by Virtus have gone over 3.5 total goals.
- Steaua have a six-goal advantage after the first leg, so they're already through barring any miracles.
- FCSB have won by more than three goals twice in their last 10 games in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: FCSB 3-0 Virtus
After 7-1 in the first leg, FCSB can take it easy in the second leg and we don't expect them to chase a huge win. They are still a much better team than Virtus and will beat them once again, but we expect that to be by a lower goal difference this time around.
Pre-game odds and win probability: FCSB an overwhelming favourite
- HOME: 1/50 (1.02) – 98.00%
- DRAW: 22/1 (23.00) – 4.30%
- AWAY: 55/1 (56.00) – 1.80%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from these FCSB vs Virtus odds that the bookies don't see any other outcome as realistic other than a win for the hosts, who are the expected winners in this match by a huge margin.
After all, FCSB have beaten Virtus 7-1 in San Marino less than a week ago, so them being such overwhelming favourites is hardly a surprise to anyone.
Anyhow, if you like our picks for this game, make sure to check out our top betting tips for today too.
Most recent H2Hs: Only the second meeting ever
These two tams have only met once before and it was their first-leg duel in these Champions League qualifiers. As we mentioned before, Steaua have won that match 7-1.
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 09/07/24
SS Virtus
FCSB
FCSB preview: Already in the next stage
As soon as they saw that their opponent comes from San Marino, Steaua's fans were certainly confidend about their chances of getting to the next stage of Champions League qualifiers and after the first leg and a 7-1 win over Virtus, FCSB can already prepare for the next round. In the meantime, FCSB have also played in the first round of Romanian league and they drew with Cluj in that game.
Octavian Popescu, Alexandru Musi, and Alexandru Pantea are out with injuries, while Vlad Chiriches and Marius Stefanescu are suspended.
Predicted lineup: Tarnovanu (GK), Antwi, Dawa, Harut, Kiki, Alhassan, Edjouma, Miculescu, Olaru, Phelipe & Popa
Romania Liga I 01/09/24
W
ACS UTA Batrana Doamna
0
FCSB
2
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 29/08/24
W
LASK Linz
0
FCSB
1
Romania Liga I 25/08/24
L
AFC Hermannstadt
2
FCSB
0
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 22/08/24
D
LASK Linz
1
FCSB
1
Romania Liga I 17/08/24
L
CSM Politehnica Iasi
1
FCSB
0
Virtus preview: Hoping to show more in the second leg
While Virtus was never getting past FCSB, conceding seven goals at home in the first leg still has to sting a little bit. In any case, the champions of San Marino won't be playing in the next round of the Champions League qualifiers, but they will certainly try to avoid another embarrassing loss.
Predicted lineup: Passaniti (GK), Pupeschi, Rinaldi, De Lucia, Battistini, Montanari, Golinucci, Sabato, Buonocunto, Ciacci & Benincasa
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 30/07/24
L
FC Flora Tallinn
5
SS Virtus
2
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 23/07/24
D
FC Flora Tallinn
0
SS Virtus
0
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 16/07/24
L
FCSB
4
SS Virtus
0
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 09/07/24
L
FCSB
7
SS Virtus
1
San Marino Cup 25/05/24
L
La Fiorita
0 (4)
SS Virtus
0 (2)
Player to watch: Darius Olaru
The 26-year-old Romanian international had a field day in the first leg against Virtus and notched a hat-trick in that match, so we expect another good performance from the midfielder in the second leg as well.
