FCSB vs Manchester United Prediction

After a tough fought victory in their last game to 34th place Qarabag, FCSB will welcome Manchester United to the National Arena. United approach this game looking to remain unbeaten in their Europa League campaign as they continue to show their strength in the tournament. Both teams will be approaching this match desperate for the win as the victor of this match will confirm themselves in the top eight and automatically through to the next round.

Key Stats

• Manchester United are unbeaten in the Europa League and are ranked fourth in most goals scored in the tournament
• FCSB have acquired three wins from their last five games while scoring eight goals across this period
• Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund is the top scorer of the Europa League this season with five goals

Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

FCSB have enjoyed both the Romanian league and the Europa League this season. Only losing out on four games across the two competitions, Elias Charalambous has really gelled his side together well. They were fortunate in their last game as they were walked all over by Qarabag which should have been a straightforward game for the Romanian side. Scraping a 3-2 win, FCSB will need to display more quality in this match if they want to ensure a spot in the next round and not leave it up to a playoff game.

Sending their fans left and right, Manchester United show signs of excellence and horribleness all within the same games. But the Europa League is where they have shone, and with four wins from seven under their belt the Red Devils look certain to continue their journey for Europa League glory. With the evergrowing concerns over Manchester’s Golden Boy Marcus Rashford, luckily the attacking options appear plentiful for Amorims Manchester United.

FCSB Preview

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Line-Up: Tarnovanu; Pantea, Popescu, Dawa, Kiki; Cisotti, Sut; Baluta, Edjouma, Stefanescu; Popa

FCSB have been defensively strong this season throughout their league campaign, only allowing 12 goals past them across 23 games. While they have shown great strength at the National Stadium, the opponents they will be welcoming are a whole different level above the types of opposition they are used to. Striker Daniel Popa has been a favourable option however the Romanian forward is yet to score his first goal of the season and what better opponents to prove to the manager you are a worthy choice than Manchester United.

Manchester United Preview

Formation: 3-4-3

Predicted Line-Up: Bayindir; De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez; Dalot, Ugarte, Fernandes, Mazraoui; Diallo, Zirkzee, Garnacho

Ruben Amorim’s boys were able to defeat Fulham in their last match and take their tally to four wins from their last five through a stunning strike from Lisandro Martinez. While Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund has been a danger in the Europa League this season, netting five goals from seven games, Joshua Zirkzee is likely to be the starter with Hojlund's last goal coming all the way back at the start of December. Amorim can breathe a sigh of relief as his side are guaranteed a chance at a knockout stage spot but a win in this game would see them bypass the playoffs and straight onto the next round.

Head to Head Stats

This will be the first time in which these two teams will face off against each other

Betting Tips

For this match, our betting experts have decided that Manchester United to Win and Both Teams To Score is the best value tip for this game. With odds at 2/1, a bet of £10 could see a return of up to £30

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: FCSB vs Manchester United

FCSB 1-4 Manchester United