Two struggling teams, Steaua Bucharest (FCSB) and Dutch giants Feyenoord, will face each other in the sixth round of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday at the Arena Nationala.
After a promising start with a win in their opening UEL match, FCSB have stumbled badly, losing their next four league-phase games and seriously damaging their chances of progressing. Their recent 1-0 defeat to ten-man Red Star highlighted their struggles, marking just one win in their last seven matches across all competitions, with the Romanians failing to score in three of their last four outings.
Feyenoord, meanwhile, have also struggled in the UEL, collecting only three points from their first five league-phase fixtures. A 3-1 home loss to Celtic left them with just four goals in the competition so far, although a 6-1 domestic victory over Zwolle at the weekend will have boosted confidence ahead of this clash.
Read our Steaua Bucharest vs Feyenoord predictions and preview to find out, but remember to also check our other UEFA Europa League predictions.
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Steaua Bucharest vs Feyenoord prediction: Expect a draw
Key statistics
- The visitors have three wins in their last five away games.
- Steaua Bucharest played a 1-1 draw at home in their previous league game.
- Both teams have played BTTS in four of their last five games in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Steaua Bucharest 1-1 Feyenoord
Following the bad form both teams are having, we are expecting a draw in this clash. Feyenoord have struggled in their last five games and will face a difficult task when they take on the host. They are currently low in confidence, but will be boosted by their recent win at the weekend.
The home team have struggled to contain top opposition in European competition this season, often conceding multiple goals. However, we believe this game will end in a draw, with the game ending 1-1 at full-time.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Feyenoord are slight favourites
- Home: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- Draw: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.0%
- Away: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
Feyenoord head into the match as narrow favourites with odds of 1.91, giving them a 52.4% chance of winning. FCSB are priced at 3.80 (26.3%), while the draw at 3.70 (27.0%) suggests a fairly balanced game, with the visitors holding the edge.
Most recent head-to-head: The two clubs have no history
This will be the first-ever competitive meeting between Steaua Bucharest and Feyenoord. With no head-to-head history to pick from, we look at their current form, which has not really been good.
Feyenoord have greater experience on the European stage, giving them a natural advantage heading into the clash, though Steaua’s home support could offer a significant boost and make the contest more challenging than expected.
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Steaua Bucharest preview: Key absences for crucial clash
FCSB have some key players who will miss the game on Thursday. The team will be without Darius Olaru, who is suspended due to a red card, while Joyskim Dawa remains sidelined with an injury. Manager Elias Charalambous will need to adjust his lineup to cope with these absences.
Predicted lineup: Tarnovanu (GK), Cretu, Ngezana, Graovac, Radunovic, Sut, Lixandru, Cisotti, Tanase, Toma & Miculescu
Last five fixtures
- 06.12.25 – FCSB 0–0 Din. Bucuresti
- 03.12.25 – UTA Arad 3–0 FCSB
- 30.11.25 – Farul Constanta 1–2 FCSB
- 27.11.25 – Crvena zvezda 1–0 FCSB
- 22.11.25 – FCSB 1–1 Petrolul
Feyenoord preview: Long injury list
Feyenoord face numerous setbacks ahead of this fixture, as Bart Nieuwkoop, Gernot Trauner, Givairo Read, Malcolm Jeng, Thomas Beelen, In-Beom Hwang, Jakub Moder, Shiloh Zand and Cyle Larin are all unavailable due to different injuries, forcing the manager to make significant adjustments to his starting XI.
Predicted lineup: Wellenreuther (GK), Lotomba, Ahmedhodzic, Watanabe, Smal, Targhalline, Timber, Valente, Hadj Moussa, Ueda & Borges
Last five fixtures
- 06.12.25 – Feyenoord 6–1 Zwolle
- 30.11.25 – Telstar 1–2 Feyenoord
- 27.11.25 – Feyenoord 1–3 Celtic
- 23.11.25 – Feyenoord 2–4 Nijmegen
- 09.11.25 – G.A. Eagles 2–1 Feyenoord
Player to watch: Ayase Ueda
Ayase Ueda will be a goal threat for the Feyenoord side in this game. The Japanese striker has been prolific this season, currently leading the team’s goalscoring charts in the Eredivisie, with 18 goals.
In his last five appearances across all competitions, Ueda has secured six goals and provided one assist, demonstrating his ability to maintain a presence in the box. His finishing will be the greatest threat to the Steaua Bucharest defence, making his influence in the final third paramount in this game.