The Matchday 6 group-stage fixture of the 2025/26 Europa League between FCSB (Romania) and Feyenoord (Netherlands) will take place on December 11 at the National Arena in Bucharest. FCSB – Feyenoord: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
FCSB
A 0-1 defeat to Crvena Zvezda in the last round became the Romanians' fourth consecutive loss in the current Europa League campaign. Prior to this run, the side had not lost in four straight Europa League matches. Elias Haralambous' men have collected three points in the group stage, leaving FCSB 31st in the standings, three points shy of the play-off places. The club's attacking output has been low, with just three goals scored — a tally bettered by only four other sides in the competition.
- The team has conceded at least one goal in 7 of their last 9 Europa League matches.
- At home, the Romanians have not avoided defeat in seven straight Europa League games (3 wins, 4 losses).
- FCSB scored in 5 of their last 6 home matches in this competition.
Predicted FCSB line-up (4-5-1)*
Lukas Zima – Daniel Graovac, Siyabonga Ngezana, Risto Radunović, Valentin Crețu – David Miculescu, Adrian Șut, Darius Olaru, Mihai Lixandru, Daniel Bîrligea – Mamadou Thiam.
Defenders Joystick Dava, Mihai Popescu, David Kiki, midfielder Vlad Kirikesh and forward Denis Alibek are injured. Midfielder Darius Olaru is suspended.
Feyenoord
The Dutch side are no better off. A 1-3 home defeat to Celtic in the previous round was Feyenoord's fourth loss in the group stage. Feyenoord have just one victory so far and sit ahead of their nearest rivals only on goals scored. Robin van Persie's side have failed to find the net in three Europa League matches this season and have conceded in eight consecutive Europa League fixtures.
- The Dutch failed to score more than one goal in 8 of their previous 9 Europa League matches.
- Away from home the club are without a win in 14 straight Europa League games (5 draws, 9 defeats).
- The team conceded first in 5 of their last 7 home matches in this competition.
Predicted Feyenoord line-up (4-3-3)*
Timon Wellenreuther – Jordan Lotomba, Anel Ahmedhodžić, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Gijs Smal – Sam Stijns, Luciano Valente, Usama Targallin – Ayase Ueda, Anis Hadj-Moussa, Leo Sauer.
Defenders Givairo Reid, Gernot Trauner, Thomas Beelen, Malcolm Yenga, forwards Kyle Larin, and midfielders Hwang In-bom and Jakub Moder are injured.
Match prediction for FCSB – Feyenoord
Both sides are three points adrift of the play-off places, so a victory in this fixture, with three rounds left in the group stage, is vital. I expect both teams to adopt an attacking approach. Despite modest attacking records, fragile defending on both sides should favour a higher-scoring game.
The Romanians conceded fewer than two goals for the first time in four Europa League matches in the most recent round, but that came against Crvena Zvezda, one of the least prolific sides among the teams challenging for the play-offs. Even at home in this competition, FCSB have been vulnerable, letting in at least two goals in 5 of their last 7 games. While their goalkeepers have produced a high number of saves so far this season, that level is hard to sustain.
Feyenoord are among nine clubs yet to keep a clean sheet in the tournament. Their chances of ending that run look slim: the Dutch have not kept a clean sheet in nine Europa League away matches.
Considering these factors, my prediction: Total over 2.5 goals
* The starting XI shown for each team refers to their last match in this competition.
