FCSB vs Bologna Prediction for 24 October 2025 - Football

📢 What can we expect from the clash between FCSB and Bologna in the third round of the Europa League? At the Arena Națională in Bucharest, teams in starkly contrasting forms will face off. The Romanian club is experiencing a painful slump, dropping points even against underdogs and looking unconvincing both in their domestic league and European competitions. Bologna, on the other hand, have solidified their place in Serie A's top five and will aim to demonstrate their progress on the European stage, where they have struggled to accumulate points (just 1 out of a possible 6 so far). It will be intriguing to see how this upcoming battle unfolds.

Head-to-Head

📊 There is no head-to-head history between FCSB and Bologna as the teams have never met in official matches before.

Fotbal Club FCSB Team Overview

🔴 FCSB are enduring one of their most lackluster seasons in recent years. The reigning Romanian champions find themselves in 12th place out of 16 after 13 rounds in the national league, having amassed just 13 points—a tally more fitting for a relegation battle than a title race. Last weekend, the team suffered an embarrassing defeat on the road to one of the league's bottom dwellers, Metaloglobus (1-2), who had only 3 points and were winless before this clash. Yes, the "Red and Blues" enjoyed significant territorial dominance (72% possession, xG 2.17), and this loss could be chalked up to sheer bad luck, but these are the matches that champions should win effortlessly.

🔵 The Europa League campaign is equally unstable—FCSB have only 3 points out of a possible 6, currently sitting in 24th place. In their second match, they fell at home to Young Boys (0-2), conceding twice in the first half and failing to mount any truly threatening attacks even when they needed to chase the game.

Bologna Team Overview

🔴 After a shaky start to the season, Bologna are gradually regaining their confidence. The team have secured two convincing victories in a row and enter the upcoming match in high spirits. Last weekend, the Rossoblù confidently defeated Cagliari away (2-0), leaving their opponents with no chance of a comeback. This victory propelled them into the top five of the Serie A standings.

🔵 Now, Bologna face the challenge of improving their position in the Europa League, where their results have been far from satisfactory: 1 draw, 1 loss, and currently sitting 27th among all group stage participants. In the second round, the Italians delivered a lackluster performance at home against Freiburg, significantly trailing in chances created (xG 0.80 compared to 2.15). The team should be content with the final draw (1-1), considering how dangerous the Germans' attacks were.

Latest news

Fotbal Club FCSB

📣 Following FCSB's shocking 2-1 defeat to Metaloglobus in the Romanian league, head coach Elias Charalambous publicly apologized to the fans: "This is a difficult moment, and we apologize to our supporters. I'm searching for reasons why the team was so passive."

🚫 FCSB still faces a significant setback in defense as center-back Joyskim Dawa continues to recover from a cruciate ligament tear. His return is not expected until early December.

Bologna

📣 Bologna, following their convincing 2-0 victory over Cagliari in Serie A, received positive feedback from their coach Vincenzo Italiano: "It was a great satisfaction. We played with focus and intensity right up to the final whistle. Cagliari's strength lies in their quick transitions from defense to attack, but we prepared well."

🚫 Bologna's squad situation remains relatively stable, with only Ciro Immobile still sidelined due to a hamstring injury. The forward is expected to return to action by early November.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

⚽️ Goal Prediction

FCSB are currently facing a crisis, primarily due to defensive issues. The team frequently makes mistakes at the back, leading to regular goals conceded and points dropped. However, their attacking line is much more stable. The "Red and Blues" showcase an effective offensive play and maintain a high level of threat in the opponent's half. The Romanian club have scored in 8 of their last 9 matches, with the only exception being the game against Young Boys (0-2). Therefore, we are backing an FCSB goal.

🚩 Corner Prediction

FCSB's strong attacking play is also reflected in their corner statistics. The team consistently applies pressure on the opponent's goal, forcing the defense to clear the ball out of play regularly. This trend is evident as the "Red and Blues" have taken at least four corners in 12 of their last 13 home matches. Thus, we are betting on FCSB over 3.5 corners.