The Europa League qualifying playoff round is upon us, so we asked AI for some Aberdeen Vs FCSB betting tips ahead of Thursday’s action.
With the playoff round all that lies between these two teams and a place in the Europa League, the pressure is on.
Aberdeen have frequently been ‘best of the rest’ in Scotland, playing second fiddle to the two Old Firm rivals in Celtic and Rangers.
But last season’s Scottish Cup triumph won them their first trophy in more than a decade.
On the continental front, Aberdeen have often reached the latter qualifying rounds of European competitions, but rarely the tournament proper.
They will hope to make the league phase this time with a victory against FCSB.
Fotbal Club Steaua București, as is their full name, are back-to-back Romanian champions.
They have plenty of European pedigree, winning the old European Cup in 1986 with a penalty shootout victory against Barcelona.
As for this week’s game, UK betting sites have Aberdeen as the favourites.
The hosts are priced at 6/4, while FCSB are 15/8 outsiders.
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Aberdeen Vs FCSB AI Betting Tips
Listed below are the AI’s top three betting tips for Aberdeen Vs FCSB.
You can back any or all of these tips before Thursday’s game, which kicks off at 19:45 BST.
Or, you can also check out our Aberdeen Vs FCSB bet builder as well.
1. Daniel Bîrligea Anytime Goalscorer – 9/2
First up, Daniel Bîrligea is the AI’s pick for an anytime scorer.
It notes that he has scored consistently for FCSB, netting twice in their season-opening Europa League qualifiers and finishing last term as one of their top scorers.
Aberdeen’s shaky early-season form (no goals in the league so far) suggests they may struggle to handle his finishing sharpness.
2. Over 2.5 Total Goals – 6/5
The second of our three AI betting tips is for over 2.5 total goals in the match.
According to the AI, recent matches involving both sides hint at a goal-friendly fixture.
FCSB scored six goals in their last two qualifiers, while Aberdeen’s encounters tend to be open, and they conceded in seven of their last eight home games.
Aberdeen’s continuing scoring troubles may still yield a fertile game, but not one devoid of goals, especially if FCSB step up early.
Once the first goal goes in and momentum builds, expect to see both sides open up and further scores.
3. Both Teams to Score (BTTS) – 5/4
Following on from the previous tip, the AI’s final pick is for BTTS.
That outcome has been frequent for both sides, with FCSB scoring and conceding in six of their last seven matches, while Aberdeen’s defensive lapses at home suggest vulnerabilities.
FCSB’s attacking patches and Aberdeen’s past tendency to concede creates the classic BTTS setup.
