FCSB vs RFS prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - September 26, 2024
One of the fixtures in the first round of the Europa League group stage will take place in Bucharest, where the local FCSB will host RFS. Here’s the expert prediction from the Dailysports team.
FCSB
Formerly known as Steaua, FCSB started their European campaign in the Champions League qualifiers. The Romanian side comfortably defeated Virtus with an aggregate score of 10-1 and narrowly beat Maccabi Tel Aviv, thanks to a 1-0 away victory. However, they were unable to overcome Sparta Prague, drawing 1-1 away and losing 2-3 at home.
In the final qualifying round of the Europa League, FCSB edged past Austria’s LASK, drawing 1-1 away and securing a 1-0 home win. Notably, the "Red and Blues" have struggled domestically, managing only two wins in their first nine league games. Most recently, FCSB drew 1-1 at home against Petrolul and currently sit 13th in the Romanian league standings.
RFS
Under the guidance of Viktors Morozs, RFS secured their second Latvian league title last season, edging out rivals Riga FC by just one point, benefiting from Riga's slip-up in the final round. This season, RFS leads the Virsliga, holding a six-point advantage over Riga FC, with a game in hand.
In the Champions League qualifiers, the Latvian club cruised past Northern Ireland's Larne, winning 3-0 at home and 4-0 away. However, they were outclassed by Norwegian champions with a 1-7 aggregate defeat. In the Europa League, RFS defeated UE Santa Coloma and APOEL from Cyprus. On Monday, RFS triumphed 2-1 over Riga FC in the Latvian Cup semifinal.
Match Facts
- Only one of FCSB’s last five matches saw over 2.5 goals.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet hit in just two of FCSB’s last five games.
- Four of RFS’s last five matches saw over 2.5 goals.
H2H
The two teams have never met in European competition.
Probable Lineups
- FCSB: Târnovanu, Răduțoiu, Dawa, Popescu, Crețu, Olaru, Șut, Tănase, Popescu, Birligea, Beluță.
- RFS: Ondoa, Zelenkovs, Lipušček, Prenga, Savalnieks, Kouadio, Marhiev, Panić, Ikaunieks, Njie, Odišaria.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor the home side, giving FCSB a 1.65 odds for victory. We believe the Romanian club will edge a narrow win, and backing "FCSB to win" seems a solid bet.
