FCSB vs Manchester United: FCSB and Manchester United are set to face off in a crucial UEFA Europa League encounter. Both teams are in the mix for qualification, with United slightly ahead in the standings. With only one point separating them, this clash could prove decisive in determining their European fate.
Head-to-Head Record
There is no recent history between these two sides, as they have not faced each other in the past eight years.
Last 5 Meetings
- No previous meetings in the last eight years.
UEFA Europa League Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Last 5 | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Manchester United | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 14:9 | DWWWW | 15 |
| 8 | FCSB | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10:7 | LWDDW | 14 |
Team News
Manchester United
Manchester United will be without Luke Shaw (calf), Jonny Evans (muscle), and Mason Mount (thigh). Manuel Ugarte is a doubt after sustaining a knock, while Marcus Rashford is unlikely to feature due to transfer speculation. Toby Collyer, who impressed against Rangers and Fulham, could start in midfield alongside Mainoo or Casemiro.
FCSB
FCSB will miss Mihai Lixandru (muscle), Octavian Popescu (knock), and top scorer Darius Olaru (shoulder). Vlad Chiriches is expected to return after missing three matches. Daniel Birligea, the club’s top scorer with 11 goals, is likely to lead the attack, while Tanase is set to replace Malcom Edjouma in midfield.
FCSB vs Manchester United Predicted Lineups
FCSB Possible Starting XI:
Tarnovanu; Cretu, Ngezana, Dawa, Radunovic; Alhassan, Sut; Stefanescu; Tanase, Miculescu; Birligea
Manchester United Possible Starting XI:
Onana; Yoro, Maguire, Martinez; Mazraoui, Collyer, Mainoo, Dalot; Diallo, Fernandes; Hojlund
10 Key Stats
- Manchester United have won their last four Europa League matches.
- United score 25% of their goals between minutes 0-15.
- FCSB have failed to score in 1 of their 3 home matches in the competition.
- United have scored in all of their away matches in the Europa League.
- FCSB’s home record: 2-1-0; United’s away record: 1-2-0.
- FCSB’s Daniel Birligea has scored 3 goals; United’s Rasmus Hojlund has 5 goals.
- FCSB have scored in their last six matches.
- United have conceded in their last 13 games.
- FCSB win 42% of first halves, while United win 29%.
- FCSB score 30% of their goals between minutes 31-45; United score 29% between minutes 76-90.
FCSB vs Manchester United Prediction
With United’s strong attacking form and FCSB’s solid home record, this promises to be a close encounter. However, Manchester United’s superior squad depth and experience in European competitions should give them the edge. Expect a tight match with a narrow United victory.
Prediction: FCSB 1-2 Manchester United
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