FCSB Bukarest vs SS Virtus, Champions League Q 2024 ROUND 1
Overview
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FCSB Bukarest vs SS Virtus — Champions League Q at Steaua Stadion Ghencea.
- FCSB Bukarest 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- SS Virtus 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Stefan Ebner
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul | SS Virtus | H | 4–0 | W |
| 09 Jul | SS Virtus | A | 7–1 | W |
| 24 Sep | FC Slovan Liberec | H | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Sep | FK TSC Backa Topola | A | 6–6 | D |
| 27 Aug | Shirak FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 29 Aug | Vitória SC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul | FCSB Bukarest | A | 0–4 | L |
| 09 Jul | FCSB Bukarest | H | 1–7 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. FCSB Bukarest get us underway at Steaua Stadion Ghencea.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FCSB Bukarest and SS Virtus are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FCSB Bukarest and SS Virtus are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' The 32-year-old David Kiki has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' GOAL! Alexandru Baluta scores on 20.
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. FCSB Bukarest and SS Virtus are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 28' Against the run of play, Malcom Edjouma has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 33' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 36' Malcom Edjouma has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 36 minutes.
- 41' Andrei Vlad is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FCSB Bukarest so far.
- 46' The crowd applauds Luis Phelipe as he leaves the pitch. Alexandru Musi steps in for FCSB Bukarest.
- 51' Alessandro Golinucci has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 56' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 57' The whistle greets Luigi Rizzo as he departs to be replaced by Jacopo Muggeo.
- 58' SS Virtus ring the changes. Nicola Angeli has done his job and it is now time for Federico Piovaccari to step up.
- 61' A tactical swap from FCSB Bukarest — Darius Olaru on, Alexandru Baluta off on 61 minutes.
- 65' The crowd applauds Elia Ciacci as he leaves the pitch. Nicolo Vallocchia steps in for SS Virtus.
- 70' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FCSB Bukarest side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 72' David Miculescu doubles the advantage! 4-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 75' Alessandro Golinucci gets the nod from SS Virtus. He replaces Andrea Montanari and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' Controversy at the stadium! Ivan Buonocunto argues furiously but the card stands.
- 83' FCSB Bukarest currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 88' The travelling SS Virtus supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- Game over. The scoreline of 4-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
FCSB Bukarest Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 21
-
25
Alexandru Baluta ↓ Darius Olaru 61'
- 99
- 2
-
70
Luis Phelipe ↓ Alexandru Musi 46'
- 6
- 18
- 11
- 42
-
15
Marius Stefanescu ↓ Adrian Sut 61'
Bench
- 3
-
27
Darius Olaru ↑ 61'
- 23
-
8
Adrian Sut ↑ 61'
-
29
Alexandru Musi ↑ 46'
- 30
- 16
- 98
- 20
- 19
SS Virtus Lineups
Starting XI
- 39
- 5
- 6
- 15
-
72
Luigi Rizzo ↓ Jacopo Muggeo 57'
- 4
- 34
-
45
Elia Ciacci ↓ Nicolo Vallocchia 65'
- 10
- 11
- 22
Bench
- 12
- 7
-
19
Niccolo Pupeschi ↑ 75'
-
16
Jacopo Muggeo ↑ 57'
-
17
Alessandro Golinucci ↑ 75'
- 18
-
31
Nicolo Vallocchia ↑ 65'
-
9
Federico Piovaccari ↑ 58'
- 25
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Darius Olaru | 3 |
| David Miculescu | 3 |
| Daniel Popa | 2 |
| Malcom Edjouma | 2 |
| Manuel Battistini | 1 |
| Alexandru Baluta | 1 |
FCSB Bukarest Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.78
FCSB Bukarest xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73
SS Virtus xG
I would bet for:
FCSB Bukarest to win 74% + Over 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FCSB Bukarest win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.51
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
FCSB Bukarest or Draw
90%
Draw or SS Virtus
26%
FCSB Bukarest or SS Virtus
84%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: FCSB Bukarest win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.6%
3 – 0
10.4%
1 – 0
8.3%
2 – 1
8.2%
3 – 1
7.5%
4 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
6.7%
4 – 1
5.3%
0 – 0
4.2%
5 – 0
4%
5 – 1
3%
2 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — FCSB Bukarest
| Handicap | FCSB Bukarest covers | Push | SS Virtus covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -2 | 37% | 22% | 41% |
| -1.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| -1 | 59% | 20% | 21% |
| -0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +0.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +1 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
FCSB Bukarest keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
SS Virtus keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.