The match of the 8th round of the regular stage of the Europa League 2025/26 between FCSB (Romania) and Fenerbahçe (Turkey) will take place on 29 january at the National Stadium Bucharest. FCSB vs Fenerbahçe: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
FCSB
FCSB lost away to Dinamo Zagreb (1:4) in the previous round. It was the side's fifth defeat in six Europa League matches, and the side even conceded in the one victory during that sequence. However, the side found the net in four of its five previous Europa League games. With 6 points, the club sits 29th in the standings. The club still has a chance to reach the playoffs, but it must not only win the final round but also rely on rivals dropping points.
- The team conceded at least twice in 5 of its last 6 Europa League matches.
- At home FCSB have not drawn in 8 Europa League matches in a row (4 wins, 4 defeats).
- There was a goal in both halves in 6 of the last 7 home matches for the club in this tournament.
Potential FCSB Lineup (4-5-1)*
Stefan Tyrnovanu – Daniel Graovac, Joiskim Dawa, Risto Radunovic, Siyabonga Ngezana – Baba Alhassan, Yuri Cizotti, Darius Olaru, Mihai Lixandru, David Miculescu – Daniel Birlidja.
Defender Mihai Popescu is injured. Forward Daniel Birlidja is suspended.
Fenerbahçe
Fenerbahçe lost at home to Aston Villa (0:1) in the previous round, ending a five-match unbeaten run in the Europa League (3 wins, 2 draws). It was only the second time in 12 previous matches in this competition that the side failed to register a shot on target. Nevertheless, the visitors have only 9 goals so far, a figure higher than that of more than half of the main-stage participants. The team has secured a place in the playoffs; there are theoretical chances to move into the top eight, but for that they must avoid dropping points in the upcoming game.
- The team has not conceded more than one goal in 6 consecutive Europa League matches.
- On the road in this tournament the visitors have avoided defeat in 6 of their last 7 matches (3 wins, 3 draws).
- Fenerbahçe scored in 8 of their last 9 Europa League matches.
Potential Fenerbahçe Lineup (4-5-1)*
Ederson – Mert Muldur, Milan Skriniar, Jayden Oosterwolde, Nelson Semedo – Ismail Yuksek, Marco Asensio, Nene Dorgeles, Kerem Akturkoglu, Fred – John Duran.
Defenders Archie Brown and Munir Levent are out with injuries. Fellow defender Milan Skriniar is suspended.
Referee
Nenad Minakovic (Serbia)
Matches – 8 (International matches, 2025/26);
Yellow/Second Yellow Leading To Red Cards Shown – 37;
Average Yellow/Second Yellow Per Match – 4.6;
Red Cards Shown – 1;
Fouls Per Match Average – 28;
Penalties – 38%.
FCSB vs Fenerbahçe: Match Prediction
FCSB must try to cling to the chance of reaching the playoffs. To do that the club needs three points, and it cannot do that without scoring. The side looked fairly productive in the main stage, registering goals in 6 of their last 7 home Europa League matches and scoring a total of 14 goals against opponents in that run. However, such an emphasis on attacking actions has had a negative impact on the club's defensive performance: the team conceded at least twice in 5 of its last 6 home matches in this tournament.
The visitors are not expected to sit back either, as they also have chances to finish in the top eight. In the current edition of the tournament Fenerbahçe failed to score only against Aston Villa and Viktoria Plzen, but those teams are among the top four for fewest goals conceded. It will not be easy for the visitors to contain the motivated hosts' attack. The visitors have kept a clean sheet in only 3 of their last 10 away Europa League matches.
Prediction: Over 2.5 goals
* The starting lineup for each team is shown as it was in their previous match in this tournament.
