Europa League qualifying Betting Preview: Aberdeen vs FCSB

Scottish Premiership outfit Aberdeen host Romanian SuperLiga club FCSB in the first leg of this Europa League qualifying tie at Pittodrie Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Thursday 21 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

FCSB Can Trouble Dons

FCSB +0.25 look like a spot of value on the Asian Handicap. This involves halving our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a victory against Aberdeen the aim at betting odds of -159.

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Aberdeen Bidding to Bounce Back After Loss

Aberdeen were beaten 2-0 at Pittodrie Stadium in their last game. This was at home to Celtic in the Scottish Premiership. Jimmy Thelin's team recorded just 28% possession and had two shots on target.

FCSB played out a 2-2 Romanian SuperLiga draw in their previous game. This was on their travels to Arena Nationala, with Rapid Bucharest the opponents. The Bucharest club had six shots on goal and 42% possession, with Mihai Lixandru and Daniel Birligea on the scoresheet.

In their most recent Europa League qualifying match, FCSB claimed a 3-1 win when visiting Superleague of Kosovo club Drita (6-3 on aggregate).

Aberdeen – Last 10 League & Europa League qualifying Games

Aberdeen have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts. The Dons have averaged 48.5% possession and 5.4 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.9 goals from 5.2 shots on goal, 12.2 attempts and 5.0 corners.

Top goalscorer Kevin Nisbet has found the net 4 times, Leighton Clarkson 2, with Jeppe Okkels and two other players on 1. Alexander Jensen is the top assists maker with 2.

FCSB – Last 10 League & Europa League qualifying Games

FCSB have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 12.5 attempts, 5.2 shots on goal and 1.5 goals. Elias Charalampous' men average 54.4% possession, 410.8 passes, 4.5 corners in their favour and 5.7 corners against, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 4.6 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts.

Florin Tanase is the leading scorer with 4 goals, followed by Daniel Birligea on 3, with Alexandru Stoian and two others bagging 2. Risto Radunovic and Juri Cisotti have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Aberdeen vs FCSB Prediction & Betting Tips

Get set for Aberdeen vs FCSB with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top corners play, player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll side with FCSB +0.25 for this Europa League qualifying clash, with an attractive -159 available. Our verdict is that they’ll perform strongly and the Asian Handicap line looks generous for this outcome.

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Key Aberdeen vs FCSB Europa League qualifying & league stats:

The +0.25 line has been covered by FCSB in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
The +0.25 line has been covered by FCSB in 18 of their last 20 games on the road.
The +0.25 line has been covered by FCSB in 2 consecutive games.
The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Aberdeen in 6 consecutive games.
The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Aberdeen in 15 of their last 20 games.
The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Aberdeen in 7 of their last 10 games.

FCSB +0.25 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 61.3% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

FCSB Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -159 Watch Live Bet Now

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Published 21:07, 19 August 2025

Correct Score Prediction

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A potentially entertaining bet is going for FCSB to win by a 1-0 scoreline. At odds of +650, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Daniel Birligea to Score +245

Daniel Birligea (FCSB) has scored four goals in his past six matches. It’s worth a play on the +245 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

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Corners Prediction

Aberdeen Over 4.5 Corners -115

There’s been an average 6.80 Aberdeen corners in their past ten home games, while FCSB have let the opposition average 6.60 corners in the previous five away matches. If you agree with our verdict that the Aberdeen Team Corners line is too low, go for odds of -115 that they go over.

Europa League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Aberdeen

Total

10.40 5.40 5.00

Home

10.60 6.80 3.80

Away

10.70 5.20 5.50

FCSB

Total

11.20 5.90 5.30

Home

11.90 7.20 4.70

Away

10.00 3.90 6.10

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap FCSB +0.25 -159

Total Goals Under 2.5 -137

Team Corners Aberdeen Over 4.5 -115

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Aberdeen vs FCSB Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Tight Affair Likely According to the Bookies

The draw is currently trading at +230 if you think this Europa League qualifying encounter will end all square, while Aberdeen have betting odds of +150 and FCSB are +165 to land a victory of their own.

You can back Aberdeen at -125 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. FCSB are -112 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.

The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. For the Both Teams to Score betting option, it’s up in the air odds-wise as to whether Yes or No will be the end result.

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Full-Time Result

Half-Time Result

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Asian Handicap

Total Goals

Both Teams to Score

Daniel Birligea Top of First Goalscorer List

There is +245 available that Daniel Birligea finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +510.

Player Goals

Daniel Birligea (FCSB)

Ester Sokler (Aberdeen)

Florin Tănase (FCSB)

Octavian George Popescu (FCSB)

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Team Stats

Latest Europa League qualifying and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Aberdeen Stats

FCSB Stats

Full-Time Result

3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 6.80 corners awarded and 3.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 5.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 5.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

An average of 48.50% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 55.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

An average of 54.40% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 50.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches

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Aberdeen vs FCSB Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the Aberdeen vs FCSB team news before placing your bets. We’ll bring you the confirmed Europa League qualifying lineups as well as up-to-date injury news.