FCSB vs Manchester United predictions, betting tips and odds: Red Devils can secure smooth progress
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Where to watch FCSB vs Manchester United
You can watch FCSB vs Manchester United in the Europa League at 8pm on Thursday, January 30, live on TNT Sports 1
Match prediction & best bet
Manchester United to win & under 3.5 goals
1pt 7-5 general
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FCSB vs Manchester United odds
Here are the latest odds ahead of FCSB vs Manchester United in the Europa League on Thursday, January 30.
Match result | Odds |
---|---|
FCSB | 17-4 with Parimatch |
Manchester United | 11-20 with Parimatch |
Draw | 29-10 with Parimatch |
Odds correct at time of publishing
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FCSB vs Manchester United predictions
Manchester United have reeled off four straight Europa League victories to put themselves in a commanding position for a top-eight finish and they can seal the deal with a hard-fought win at FCSB.
United boss Ruben Amorim will be desperate to avoid the rigours of a two-legged playoff in February, which would allow two free midweeks to improve upon their precarious Premier League position.
That should ensure Amorim fields as strong a side as possible and Sunday’s gutsy 1-0 win at Fulham, who mustered only three shots on target, was further evidence that they are becoming more disciplined defensively and tougher to beat.
Tackling a hostile atmosphere in Romania against a FCSB side who are only one point behind in eighth, with just one defeat in seven Europa League assignments, should ensure maximum focus from the Red Devils.
United remain one of only three unbeaten sides in the Europa League this season, with four wins and three draws, and they will be desperate to improve upon their record of only one clean sheet.
However, the stakes may lead to a cagey start to proceedings and FCSB are not the most explosive side they would have faced in Europe this season.
The Romanian hosts have profited from a pretty soft schedule – 12th-placed Olympiakos are their highest-ranked opponents to date – and they have failed to score in three of their last five European outings.
That includes a 4-0 defeat to Rangers at Ibrox, while they have been held to goalless draws by both Olympiakos and Hoffenheim, suggesting United may be able to stay resolute with the hosts still missing the services of top scorer Darius Olaru.
Five of United’s seven Europa League matches have featured three goals or fewer, which includes three of their four victories, and this trip to Bucharest may follow a similar pattern, with Amorim’s charges unlikely to want this to turn into a straight shootout.
Key stat
Six of FCSB’s last seven matches have gone under 2.5 goals.
FCSB vs Manchester United team news
FCSB
Former Tottenham defender Vlad Chiriches has returned from injury but Darius Olaru, Mihai Lixandru and Octavian Popescu remain sidelined.
Manchester United
Manuel Ugarte must be assessed after picking up a knock against Fulham but Marcus Rashford remains exiled while Luke Shaw, Mason Mount and Jonny Evans have been ruled out.
Probable teams
FCSB (4-2-3-1): Tarnovanu; Cretu, Ngezana, Dawa, Radunovic; Alhassan, Sut; Stefanescu; Tanase, Miculescu; Birligea.
Subs: Chiriches, Musi, Baluta, Popescu, Popa, Edjouma, Toma, Pantea.
Manchester United (3-4-2-1): Onana; De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez; Mazraoui, Collyer, Mainoo, Dalot; Diallo, Fernandes; Hojlund.
Subs: Ugarte, Zirkzee, Garnacho, Yoro, Eriksen, Malacia, Lindelof, Casemiro.
Inside info
FCSB
Star man Daniel Birligea
Top scorer Daniel Birligea
Penalty taker Florin Tanase
Card magnet Valentin Cretu
Assist ace Adrian Sut
Set-piece aerial threat Joyskim Dawa
Manchester United
Star man Bruno Fernandes
Top scorer Amad Diallo
Penalty taker Bruno Fernandes
Card magnet Lisandro Martinez
Assist ace Amad Diallo
Set-piece aerial threat Harry Maguire
FCSB vs Manchester United bet builder predictions
Manchester United to win
The Red Devils have won their last four Europa League matches and can successfully navigate this tricky test in Bucharest.
Rasmus Hojlund to score at anytime
The Dane has been United's go-to guy in the Europa League this season, having netted five times in seven appearances.
Valentin Cretu to be shown a card
The 35-year-old veteran has nine cards in 33 appearances this season, which includes FCSB's last two Europa League clashes with Hoffenheim and Qarabag.
Pays out at 15-2 with bet365
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