FCSB Vs Manchester United Preview, Prediction, Team News And Predicted Lineups

Ahead of Thursday’s MD8 UEFA Europa League clash, we have the FCSB vs Man United preview, prediction, latest team news and predicted lineups. 

FCSB Vs Man Utd Prediction

FCSB has been something of a surprise package in the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League so far this season. The Romanian outfit has lost just one of their seven games.

That defeat came against Rangers on matchday 3 with Tom Lawerence, Vaclav Cerny (2) and Hamza Igamane all netting in a 4-0 win at Ibrox in October.

Since the drubbing in Glasgow, FCSB has beaten Midtjylland and Qarabag and recorded draws against Olympiacos and Hoffenheim.

As it stands, Elias Charalambous’s are side in 8th position with 14 points on the board. They are guaranteed at least a play-off spot in the new look format.

Going into Thursday’s clash, FCSB are currently 2nd in the SuperLiga table having beaten UTA Arad 1-0 on Sunday afternoon.

Just one matchday to go 🫣#UEL pic.twitter.com/KlcLAsOdjm

— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) January 23, 2025

Manchester United will be fully expected to book their spot in the last-16 tonight. The Red Devils are yet to taste defeat in the competition this year.

Supporters will be hoping a UEFA Europa League final is the minimal achievement that is acquired come the end of the season. However, it’s easier said than done.

United have laboured to four draws and three defeats in their seven outings so far. With that said, the quartet of wins have come in their last four appearances in Europe’s secondary club competition.

Last time out, a stoppage time winner from Bruno Fernandes gave Ruben Amorim’s side a 2-1 win over Rangers in the Battle of Britain clash at Old Trafford.

Domestically, Amorim has been unconvincing so far. A plucky 1-0 victory against Fulham on Sunday has at least put United back on track going into the game.

According to the best football betting sites in the UK, Man United are the 5/8 favourites. FCSB can be backed at 5/1 with the draw 31/10.

FCSB Vs Man United Team News

Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Vlad Chiriches is expected to return to FCSB‘s matchday squad. The veteran full-back has missed the last three games with a muscle injury.

Daniel Popa is set to be replaced by Daniel Birligea in attack. The latter has netted an impressive 11 goals across all competitions so far in 2024/25.

The injured trio of Mihai Lixandru, Octavian Popescu and top scorer Darius Olaru are all expected to miss out once again as they continue to return to full fitness.

Meanwhile, Man United will once again be without Luke Shaw, Jonny Evans and Mason Mount. Manuel Ugarte is also rated 50/50 after picking up a knock against Fulham.

Altay Bayindir is in contention to play in goal whereas defender Leny Yoro and Tyrell Malacia could also be afforded starts in Bucharest.

After his stinker at Craven Cottage on Sunday night, Rasmus Hojlund is expected to be replaced by Joshua Zirkzee upfront.

Matchday in Bucharest — come on United! 🇾🇪#MUFC || #UEL

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 30, 2025

FCSB Vs Man Utd Predicted Lineups

FCSB (4-2-1-2-1): Tarnovanu; Cretu, Ngezana, Dawa, Radunovic; Alhassan, Sut; Stefanescu; Tanase, Miculescu; Birligea

Man Utd (3-4-2-1): Bayindir; Yoro, Maguire, Martinez; Mazraoui, Collyer, Mainoo, Dalot; Diallo, Fernandes; Zirkzee

FCSB Vs Man United Prediction

Both teams look on course to finish in the top eight but FCSB will fancy getting one over Man United this evening. The Romanians have proven sturdy opponents so far.

The Red Devils will be more than aware of the threat posed and with a number of changes expected in the starting XI, a draw is a fair prediction in Bucharest.

Prediction: FCSB 1-1 Man United