FCSB vs Aberdeen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Aug 2025

Europa League qualifying Betting Preview: FCSB vs Aberdeen

Romanian SuperLiga outfit FCSB host Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen in the second leg of this Europa League qualifying tie at Arena Nationala, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Thursday 28 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Our opinion is that FCSB will prove too strong in all departments and we’ll therefore take the -139 that they beat Aberdeen. This Full-Time Result bet looks like a value proposition.

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FCSB lost their last game, being beaten 2-0 at home to Arges Pitesti at Arena Nationala in the SuperLiga on Sunday night. The Bucharest team dominated possession with 71% of the ball but had just one shot on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The first leg finished 2-2 at Pittodrie as Aberdeen were held at home by FCSB. The hosts dominated with 72% possession and a 7-4 advantage in shots on target, with Dante Polvara and Ester Sokler on the scoresheet. Daniel Bîrligea and Darius Olaru scored for the Romanian side

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
11	FCSB	23	8	7	8	32	31	1	32:31	31

Scottish Premiership		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Aberdeen	24	8	4	12	26	33	-7	26:33	28

3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 13.1 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal. FCSB have had 56.5% possession, 432.4 passes and 5.4 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.3 goals from 13.4 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 6.2 corners.

Top scorer Florin Tanase has found the net 4 times, with Daniel Birligea, Alexandru Stoian and Marius Stefanescu getting 2 each. Risto Radunovic is the leading assists maker with 2.

Aberdeen have 3 victories, 6 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 9.0 attempts, 3.8 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. Jimmy Thelin's team average 48.5% possession, 5.4 corners awarded and 5.0 corners against them, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 5.2 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts.

Kevin Nisbet got 4 goals, Leighton Clarkson notched 2, while Jeppe Okkels and two other players scored 1. Alexander Jensen has had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

FCSB confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Stefan Tarnovanu (GK), Valentin Cretu, Siyabonga Ngezana, Mihai Popescu, Risto Radunovic, Mihai Lixandru, Adrian Sut, David Miculescu, Darius Olaru, Florin Tanase, Daniel Birligea.

Aberdeen confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Dimitar Mitov (GK), Nicky Devlin, Jack Milne, Mats Knoester, Alexander Jensen, Ante Palaversa, Adil Aouchiche, Graeme Shinnie, Topi Keskinen, Ester Sokler, Dante Polvara.

FCSB vs Aberdeen Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert FCSB vs Aberdeen betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, corners forecast, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

We’ve identified a value bet in the form of FCSB who are trading at odds of -139. There’s plenty of juice in the price when it comes to this selection and they can win this Europa League qualifying clash.

Our football experts are keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best Europa League qualifying stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key FCSB vs Aberdeen Europa League qualifying & league stats:

• FCSB have won 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• Aberdeen have lost their last 4 games on the road.
• Aberdeen have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Aberdeen have lost 11 of their last 20 games on the road.

According to the odds, there’s a 58.1% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

FCSB 2 - 0 Aberdeen

We’ve picked out a correct score of 2-0 being landed by FCSB. You can secure odds of +600 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Daniel Birligea to Score +145

Daniel Birligea (FCSB) has been on the scoresheet in back-to-back games. It’s worth a play on the +145 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

Latest Daniel Birligea Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+132

First

+390

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Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners -116

There’s been a corner average of 15.20 in the past five home matches involving FCSB, with the last five Aberdeen away games averaging 11.60. There are odds of -116 available when it comes to this Total Corners bet and we think the teams will cover the line.

Europa League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

FCSB

Total

12.20 6.70 5.50

Home

12.50 7.40 5.10

Away

9.70 4.00 5.70

Aberdeen

Total

9.80 4.90 4.90

Home

10.00 6.30 3.70

Away

10.70 5.20 5.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+104

Under 10.5

-147

FCSB Corners

Over 5.5

-147

Under 5.5

+102

Aberdeen Corners

Over 3.5

-147

Under 3.5

+102

Most Corners

1

-217

X

+800

2

+245

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FCSB vs Aberdeen Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The Full-Time Result odds of -179 suggest that FCSB are likely victors and there’s a 64% probability that the favourites win this Europa League qualifying clash. Aberdeen are seen as the most unlikely winner at +410.

FCSB are available at -102 on the Asian Handicap -1. That means a victory by two or more goals against Aberdeen triggers a payout and a one-goal triumph sees you get money back.

You’re able to bet on Under 2.5 Goals or Over 2.5 Goals at similar odds right now. The Both Teams to Score market is intriguing, with the Yes and No options evenly-matched.

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Full-Time Result

1

-179

X

+320

2

+410

Half-Time Result

1

+117

X

+132

2

+410

Double Chance

1X

-714

12

-526

X2

+118

Draw No Bet

1

-435

2

+260

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-102

2 Hcp +1

-130

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-105

Over 2.5

-123

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-125

No

-114

The First Goalscorer favourite is Daniel Birligea at +390, with similar odds available for this player to register the last goal.

Daniel Birligea (FCSB)

First

+132

Anytime

+390

Denis Alibec (FCSB)

First

+185

Anytime

+550

Octavian George Popescu (FCSB)

First

+220

Anytime

+650

Darius Olaru (FCSB)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Florin Tănase (FCSB)

First

+240

Anytime

+700

David Miculescu (FCSB)

First

+240

Anytime

+700

Marko Lazetic (Aberdeen)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Malcom Sylas Edjouma (FCSB)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

Nicolas Milanovic (Aberdeen)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Ester Sokler (Aberdeen)

First

+375

Anytime

+1000

Adrian Sut (FCSB)

First

+475

Anytime

+1200

Baba Alhassan (FCSB)

First

+475

Anytime

+1300

Adil Aouchiche (Aberdeen)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Mihai Lixandru (FCSB)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Topi Keskinen (Aberdeen)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Risto Radunović (FCSB)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Mihai Popescu (FCSB)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Ante Palaversa (Aberdeen)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Sivert Heltne Nilsen (Aberdeen)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

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

FCSB Stats

Aberdeen Stats

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.50 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 6.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 5.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 11.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 12.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 5.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 56.50% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 56.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 48.50% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 49.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches

FCSB vs Aberdeen Lineups & Team News

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