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Fotbal Club Fcsb vs LASK Linz Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League
by Joseph King in Europa League Predictions
FCSB hosts LASK for the second leg of the Europa League qualification playoff with a spot in the competition’s new league phase up for grabs. A 1-1 draw in the first leg leaves this tie finally poised as we head to the Stadionul Ghencea in Bucharest. Let’s break down this meeting between Roș-albaștrii and Die Schwarz-Weißen.
Romania Liga I champions FCSB, who lifted the European Cup in 1986, are seeking qualification to the Europa League proper for the first time in seven years. Their most recent European campaign was in the 2022-23 Conference League where they failed to win a match and finished bottom of their group.
Their opponents, Austrian outfit LASK Linz, have plenty of European experience in recent seasons. They competed in the Europa League group stage last year and in 2020-21, as well as a round of 16 appearance against Manchester United in 2019-20. They also made it to the final 16 in the Conference League’s maiden season in 2021-22.
The winner of this tie advances to the league phase of the Europa League while the loser drops down to the Conference League.
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The Best Betting Odds for Fotbal Club Fcsb v LASK Linz Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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8.5 | 1.13 | 10 |
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2.15 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
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10.1 | 1.16 | 11.9 |
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10.1 | 1.16 | 11.9 |
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2.05 | 3.4 | 3.6 |
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2.17 | 3.42 | 3.32 |
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2.17 | 3.42 | 3.32 |
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7.75 | 1.12 | 12.25 |
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2.18 | 3.42 | 3.3 |
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2.14 | 3.35 | 3.4 |
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8.7 | 1.15 | 17 |
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7.5 | 1.11 | 13 |
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2.05 | 3.45 | 3.5 |
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1.01 | 51 | 501 |
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2.05 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
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2.05 | 3.2 | 3.3 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Fotbal Club Fcsb and LASK Linz?
Our prediction for the Fotbal Club Fcsb vs LASK Linz match is: Both teams to score.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 29/08/2024 between Fotbal Club Fcsb and LASK Linz in Europa League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 37.28% for a win of Fotbal Club Fcsb against LASK Linz with odds of 10.1 at 1xbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Fotbal Club Fcsb vs LASK Linz is 20.59% with odds of 51 at Betfair.
- Our prediction model gives a 42.13% chance ⭐ for a win of LASK Linz vs Fotbal Club Fcsb with odds of 501 at Betfair.
Fotbal Club Fcsb - LASK Linz Prediction and Best Odds:
| Fotbal Club Fcsb LASK Linz Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| LASK Linz wins | 42.13% | 501 at Betfair |
| Over 2.5 goals | 56.52% | 3.9 at Vbet |
| Both Team To Score | 64.58% | |
| Half-time / Full-time: LASK Linz/LASK Linz | 16.72% | 13 at Betfair |
Fotbal Club Fcsb vs LASK Linz Form
Fotbal Club Fcsb and LASK Linz Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Aug 2024 - Superliga
22 Aug 2024 - Europa League
17 Aug 2024 - Superliga
13 Aug 2024 - Champions League
9 Aug 2024 - Superliga
6 Aug 2024 - Champions League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Aug 2024 - Superliga
13 Aug 2024 - Champions League
9 Aug 2024 - Superliga
26 Jul 2024 - Superliga
23 Jul 2024 - Champions League
16 Jul 2024 - Champions League
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Aug 2024 - Superliga
22 Aug 2024 - Europa League
6 Aug 2024 - Champions League
31 Jul 2024 - Champions League
19 Jul 2024 - Superliga
9 Jul 2024 - Champions League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Aug 2024 - Austrian Bundesliga
22 Aug 2024 - Europa League
17 Aug 2024 - Austrian Bundesliga
10 Aug 2024 - Austrian Bundesliga
3 Aug 2024 - Austrian Bundesliga
26 Jul 2024 - ÖFB Cup
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Aug 2024 - Europa League
17 Aug 2024 - Austrian Bundesliga
10 Aug 2024 - Austrian Bundesliga
20 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
16 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
11 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Aug 2024 - Austrian Bundesliga
3 Aug 2024 - Austrian Bundesliga
26 Jul 2024 - ÖFB Cup
28 Jun 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
19 May 2024 - Austrian Bundesliga
5 May 2024 - Austrian Bundesliga
Fotbal Club Fcsb vs LASK Linz Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
50 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
22 Aug 2024 - Europa League
14 Jan 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
Fotbal Club Fcsb - LASK Linz: Form Analysis
2023-24 saw FCSB crowned Liga I champions for the first time in nine years but they’ve experienced a rocky start to their title defence this season. They sit one spot off of the bottom of the table with only a single win from their first six league fixtures.
The hosts are currently on a run of four matches without a victory, three of which have ended in defeat.
Their most recent outing was a 2-0 away league loss to Hermannstadt over the weekend. FCSB were wasteful in front of goal as they failed to find the net despite racking up three clear cut scoring chances and registering 67% possession.
Both teams come into the match having lost three of their last four.
Their opponents find themselves in a very similar state. After back-to-back third-place finishes in the Austrian Bundesliga, LASK are off to a slow start in the 2024-25 edition. One win and three defeats from their first four league fixtures has the Black-Whites sitting 10th out of 12 teams.
Not only that, LASK has an identical record to FCSB over the course of the last four games. The visitors suffered two consecutive home losses before the first leg stalemate, which was then followed up with a 2-1 away defeat to Austria Wien on Sunday.
It was a particularly tough pill to swallow considering LASK got out to a 1-0 lead before ultimately conceding the winner in the 87th minute.
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Fotbal Club Fcsb against LASK Linz Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 1 - 4 - 1
Fotbal Club Fcsb & LASK Linz Squad Analysis
FCSB manager Ilias Charalampous has a near clean bill of health ahead of Thursday's Europa League playoff second leg. However, they could potentially be without leading goalscorer Darius Olaru who missed out on the team's weekend matchup in the Liga I.
Olaru would be a huge miss for the home side as the 26-year-old has been involved in 10 goals in 11 matches played. The next highest FCSB goalscorer is David Miculescu who has notched five goals and three assists.
Miculescu started the first leg of this tie, netting his team’s solitary goal in the 1-1 draw. He was given some rest on the weekend but we’re expecting him to return to the starting 11 on Thursday.
LASK have no fewer than seven players listed on the injury report.
LASK manager Thomas Darazs will surely be frustrated as the injuries continue to pile up. Ibrahim Mustapha and Andres Andrade are both out for the season with a broken ankle and a cruciate ligament injury, respectively.
They’re also missing key players such as captain Robert Zulj, new-signing Maximilian Entrup and first-choice goalkeeper Tobias Lawal.
LASK brought in former Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng on a free over the summer but the 35-year-old has mainly featured from the bench.
The key man for the visitors will be striker Marin Ljubicic who scored 12 Bundesliga goals last season. The Croatian has a market value of €8 million, almost three times the next highest player on the team.
Most goals and assists
Fotbal Club Fcsb
LASK Linz
D. Birligea
(9 Goals)
M. Entrup
(4 Goals)
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M. Ljubicic
(4 Goals)
V. Chiriches
(1 Assists)
,
F. Tanase
(1 Assists)
,
A. Baluta
(1 Assists)
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D. Olaru
(1 Assists)
V. Berisha
(3 Assists)
,
R. Zulj
(3 Assists)
Fotbal Club Fcsb - LASK Linz Key Points
- FCSB have seen both teams score in five of seven UEFA qualifying matches this season (71.4%)
- LASK Linz have managed only one clean sheet in their six competitive matches this season.
- Three of LASK's last four matches have seen both teams score.
- The first leg of this tie saw both teams find the back of the net with a final score of 1-1.
- The hosts are now six games without a clean sheet, conceding 10 goals during that stretch.
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Our Fotbal Club Fcsb vs LASK Linz Prediction
While the visiting LASK Linz certainly have more experience at this level over the last few seasons, they're dealing with an injury crisis at the moment. That could open the door for FCSB to make their long-awaited return to the Europa League proper but they'll have to quickly course correct following a poor start to the season.
LASK missing their first-choice goalkeeper, the inabilities to keep a clean sheet and FCSB having shipped 10 goals in their last six outings are all factors that point towards there being goals. Our FCSB vs LASK prediction: both teams to score.
Fotbal Club Fcsb vs LASK Linz - Other Interesting Predictions
Over 2.5 goals
As we laid out earlier, there are a number of factors which have us leaning towards this being a high-scoring matchup. First and foremost, neither side looks capable of keeping a clean sheet at the moment.
With their opponents missing a number of key players, including first-choice goalkeeper Tobias Lawal, FCSB should be able to score at least one. We also see LASK getting on the scoresheet given the hosts' frailties at the back. From there, just one more goal is needed to cash the bet.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Fotbal Club Fcsb LASK Linz
| Fotbal Club Fcsb vs LASK Linz | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fotbal Club Fcsb wins | 2.05 | 8.5 | +314.6% |
| Draw | 3.4 | 1.13 | -66.8% |
| LASK Linz wins | 3.6 | 10 | +177.8% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- LASK Linz is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 177.8% since opening
- The probability of this result was 27.8% and is now 10.0% (-17.8%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
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