The Matchday 3 clash in the Europa League 2025/26 between FCSB (Romania) and Bologna (Italy) will take place on October 2 at the National Arena in Bucharest. FCSB vs. Bologna: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
FCSB
In the last round, Elias Charalambous's side suffered a 0-2 defeat at home to Young Boys. As a result, FCSB ended their five-match unbeaten run in the Europa League (4 wins, 1 draw). Furthermore, the team failed to score for only the second time in their last ten matches in this European competition. In the standings, the Romanians are in 24th place with three points.
- The club has not lost in 7 of their last 10 home matches in the Europa League (6 wins, 1 draw).
- At least three goals have been scored in 6 of the team's last 8 matches in this European competition.
- The Romanians have scored in 8 of their last 10 Europa League matches.
Predicted lineup for FCSB (4-5-1)
Ștefan Târnovanu – Valentin Crețu, Siyabonga Ngezana, Mihai Popescu, Alexandru Grigoraș Pantia – David Miculescu, Baba Alhassan, Octavian Popescu, Malcom Edjouma, Mamadou Thiam – Denis Alibec.
Bologna
Vincenzo Italiano's side drew 1-1 at home with Freiburg in the last round. As a result, Bologna failed to win in 9 of their last 10 matches in European club competitions (4 draws, 5 losses). Additionally, the team has scored only five goals during this stretch. The Italians have one point and are in 27th place in the standings.
- The club has not won in their last five away matches in European competitions (2 draws, 3 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in the team's last five away matches in European competitions.
- The Italians have failed to score in 4 of their last 5 away matches in European club competitions.
Predicted lineup for Bologna (4-5-1)
Łukasz Skorupski – Nadir Zortea, Thorbjørn Heggem, John Lucumí, Juan Miranda – Riccardo Orsolini, Jens Odgaard, Nikola Moro, Remo Freuler, Nicolò Cambiaghi – Santiago Castro.
Forward Ciro Immobile will not play due to injury. Additionally, head coach Vincenzo Italiano will be unable to manage the team due to illness.
Referee
Andris Treimanis (Latvia)
Matches – 13 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 72;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.5;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 28;
Penalties – 38%.
FCSB vs. Bologna: Match Prediction
On their home turf, I believe the Romanians are capable of earning points. With the support of their fans, FCSB has often achieved positive results in the past: in their last ten home matches in the Europa League, the team has suffered only three defeats. During this stretch, the club has secured six victories, and in 2 of the 3 lost matches, FCSB faced experienced European teams – Manchester United and Lyon.
Bologna has won just one of their last ten matches on the European stage over the past two seasons, and that win came at home. Away, the Italians have suffered three defeats and drawn twice in their last five European club competition matches, failing to score in four of those games.
I think the Romanians have the ability to earn points in this match, so my prediction: FCSB to win or draw
* The lineup for each team reflects their starting lineup in their previous match in this tournament.
