FCSB Bukarest vs Manchester United FC, Europe 2024-25 LEAGUE STAGE
Overview
Match Preview
FCSB Bukarest vs Manchester United FC — Europe at Arena Nationala.
- FCSB Bukarest 8 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Manchester United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Harm Osmers
10 games this season
🟨 3.9/game
⚽ 11.5 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olympique Lyonnais | 8 | 21 |
| 2 | Aston Villa FC | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | FC Midtjylland | 8 | 19 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Porto | 8 | 17 |
| 6 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 8 | 17 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 8 | 17 |
| 8 | AS Roma | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | KRC Genk | 8 | 16 |
| 10 | Bologna FC 1909 | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 15 |
| 12 | Ferencvárosi TC | 8 | 15 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 8 | 14 |
| 14 | FC Viktoria Plzeň | 8 | 14 |
| 15 | FK Crvena Zvezda | 8 | 14 |
| 16 | RC Celta de Vigo | 8 | 13 |
| 17 | PAOK Thessaloniki FC | 8 | 12 |
| 18 | Lille OSC | 8 | 12 |
| 19 | Fenerbahçe SK | 8 | 12 |
| 20 | Panathinaikos AO | 8 | 12 |
| 21 | Celtic FC | 8 | 11 |
| 22 | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | GNK Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 10 |
| 24 | SK Brann | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | BSC Young Boys | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | SK Sturm Graz | 8 | 7 |
| 27 | FCSB Bukarest | 8 | 7 |
| 28 | Go Ahead Eagles | 8 | 7 |
| 29 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 8 | 6 |
| 30 | FC Basel 1893 | 8 | 6 |
| 31 | FC Red Bull Salzburg | 8 | 6 |
| 32 | Rangers FC | 8 | 4 |
| 33 | OGC Nice | 8 | 3 |
| 34 | FC Utrecht | 8 | 1 |
| 35 | Malmo FF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | Maccabi Tel Aviv FC | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan | Manchester United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Jan | Qarabag Agdam FK | A | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Dec | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Nov | PAE Olympiakos SFP | H | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Nov | FC Midtjylland | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | Rangers FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan | FCSB Bukarest | A | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Jan | Fulham FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Jan | Rangers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Jan | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Jan | Southampton FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 12 Jan | Arsenal FC | A | 5–3 | W |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — FCSB Bukarest and Manchester United FC get this one started.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 9' It’s a booking for Manchester United FC player. Tyrell Malacia gets a card.
- 14' Manchester United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 14.
- 19' Noussair Mazraoui, a Morocco , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 24' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 29' Manchester United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 34' FCSB Bukarest are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Manchester United FC backline.
- 39' Manchester United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 44' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 46' Manchester United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alejandro Garnacho is hanging Tyrell Malacia on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Siyabonga Ngezana made 47 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 56' Toby Collyer has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 420 appearances.
- 60' What composure from Diogo Dalot! The Portugal international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 65' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 66' The supporters are chanting for Alexandru Baluta. He replaces Valentin Cretu on 66 minute.
- 68' A stunning finish from Kobbie Mainoo — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 71' It is a substitution in Manchester United FC team. Lisandro Martinez is replaced by Leny Yoro on 71 minute.
- 73' Controversy at the stadium! Alexandru Baluta argues furiously but the card stands.
- 77' Alexandru Musi gets the nod from FCSB Bukarest. He replaces David Miculescu and will look to change the dynamic.
- 80' The Manchester United FC bench stirs into life. Rasmus Hojlund is withdrawn and Joshua Zirkzee gets his opportunity.
- 85' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 87' Joyskim Dawa catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 87.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Baba Alhassan. He receives a card.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for FCSB Bukarest.
Lineups
FCSB Bukarest Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 10
- 5
- 7
- 2
- 8
- 32
-
18
Malcom Edjouma ↓ Baba Alhassan 46'
- 9
- 30
- 11
Bench
- 21
-
25
Alexandru Baluta ↑ 66'
- 1
- 28
-
29
Alexandru Musi ↑ 77'
- 22
-
42
Baba Alhassan ↑ 46'
-
15
Marius Stefanescu ↑ 77'
- 19
Coach
Elias Charalambous
Manchester United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Christian Eriksen ↓ Casemiro 71'
- 20
- 4
- 3
- 12
- 8
-
6
Lisandro Martinez ↓ Leny Yoro 71'
- 1
-
9
Rasmus Hojlund ↓ Joshua Zirkzee 80'
- 37
-
43
Toby Collyer ↓ Amad Diallo 46'
Bench
- 5
- 22
- 2
- 24
-
18
Casemiro ↑ 71'
-
11
Joshua Zirkzee ↑ 80'
-
16
Amad Diallo ↑ 46'
- 25
-
17
Alejandro Garnacho ↑ 46'
-
15
Leny Yoro ↑ 71'
Coach
Ruben Amorim
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Diogo Dalot | 1 |
| Kobbie Mainoo | 1 |
Head to Head
FCSB Bukarest Form
Manchester United FC Form
2025-01-30
FCSB Bukarest
0–2
Manchester United FC
W
2025-01-26
Fulham FC
0–1
Manchester United FC
W
2025-01-23
Manchester United FC
2–1
Rangers FC
W
2025-01-19
Manchester United FC
1–3
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
L
2025-01-16
Manchester United FC
3–1
Southampton FC
W
2025-01-12
Arsenal FC
3–5
Manchester United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.83
FCSB Bukarest xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
Manchester United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.26
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
FCSB Bukarest or Draw
54%
Draw or Manchester United FC
76%
FCSB Bukarest or Manchester United FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
13.9%
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 0
12.7%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8.6%
1 – 0
7.5%
2 – 1
4.9%
0 – 3
4.9%
1 – 3
4.2%
2 – 2
3.6%
2 – 0
3.4%
2 – 3
1.8%
Asian Handicap — FCSB Bukarest
| Handicap | FCSB Bukarest covers | Push | Manchester United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 14% | 80% |
| -0.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| +0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +1 | 50% | 25% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
FCSB Bukarest keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.