Aberdeen travel to Bucharest to take on FCSB in the second leg of their Europa League qualifying play-off on Thursday, and our tips can be backed in a 17/2 bet builder.
With the aggregate scoreline level at 2-2 after the first leg, Scottish Premiership outfit Aberdeen travel to the Romanian capital to take on FCSB in the second leg of their Europa League play-off.
Jimmy Thelin’s side went 1-0 down after 32 minutes at Pittodrie last week, however they were dealt a lifeline just seven minutes later, as the visitors were reduced to 10 men.
Despite boasting a man advantage, they went 2-0 down two minutes into the second half.
They fought back though, and substitutes Dante Polvara and Ester Sokler were on target to restore the parity in the last half hour, leaving it all to play for at the National Arena in Bucharest.
FCSB head into the second leg as odds-on favourites with football betting sites. Aberdeen, meanwhile, are rated at 16/5 to win the match and at 7/4 to qualify for the league phase.
FCSB vs Aberdeen Bet Builder Tips
- Aberdeen to Win @ 16/5
- Ester Sokler – Over 0.5 Shots on Target @ 8/13
- Adil Aouchiche – Over 0.5 Shots on Target @ 5/6
Aberdeen to Win @ 16/5
Our first tip for Thursday’s Europa League qualifying play-off clash is to back the unfavoured Aberdeen to come out on top in 90 minutes, priced by leading UK bookmakers at around 16/5.
Both sides head into the tie in poor form, with neither particularly impressing in the first leg.
FCSB, however, are arguably in worse form than Aberdeen, having won just one of their seven league matches so far this term. They fell to a 2-0 defeat against Arges Pitesti at the weekend.
Quite simply, we can see this one going either way, but with momentum on the Dons’ side after netting twice in the last half hour last week, we can see them snatching a victory here.
Ester Sokler – Over 0.5 Shots on Target @ 8/13
Despite only being introduced as a half-time substitute, Ester Sokler had a profound impact on the opening leg of this tie, registering two shots on target and netting a last-minute leveller.
Given his impact, he is expected to replace Kusini Yengi in the starting lineup.
With that in mind, we’re backing the Slovenian to carry his excellent form from last week into the second leg, and expect him to register at least one shot on target for Aberdeen.
You can back this pick with leading bookmakers at around 8/13.
Adil Aouchiche – Over 0.5 Shots on Target @ 5/6
Our final selection is for another Dons star to register over 0.5 shots on target. This time, it’s Sunderland loanee and Paris Saint-Germain academy graduate Adil Aouchiche.
The Frenchman provided an assist for Polvara’s goal in the first leg, while he also tested the goalkeeper by hitting the target on two occasions across 90 minutes of play.
We expect him to play a crucial role for Aberdeen once again in the second leg.
You can back him to hit the target at least once at around 5/6 with top bookmakers.
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FCSB vs Aberdeen Betting Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
| FCSB | 3/4 |
| Draw | 5/2 |
| Aberdeen | 16/5 |
| Player to Score at Any Time | Odds |
| Daniel Birligea | 13/10 |
| David Miculescu | 13/8 |
| Alexandru Stoian | 2/1 |
| Darius Olaru | 2/1 |
| Dennis Politic | 11/5 |
| Juri Cisotti | 11/5 |
| Marko Lazetic | 5/2 |
| Ester Sokler | 13/5 |
| Peter Ambrose | 13/5 |
| Kusini Yengi | 11/4 |
