Prediction for match FCSB — Bologna

FCSB vs Bologna Match Analysis

On October 23rd, in the UEFA Europa League, FCSB will face Bologna. The Italian team is a clear favorite: Bologna is given odds of 1.67 with a probability of 56.9% to win. A draw is priced at 3.80 (25%), while an FCSB victory is rated at 5.25 with a probability of 18.1%. This spread in odds and percentages indicates strong confidence in Bologna as the main contender for victory in this matchup. The significant difference in the teams' chances is reflected in the bookmakers' lines.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, FCSB has scored an average of 0.8 goals per game and conceded the same amount, with an average total of 1.6. Bologna, over the same period, shows much higher scoring efficiency: 1.8 goals scored and 0.8 conceded with an overall total of 2.6. FCSB significantly outperforms their opponent in corners (7 compared to 4.6), but Bologna has the advantage in ball possession (60.8% compared to 49.2%). In recent matches, FCSB lost to Metaloglobus 1-2 (18.10) and won against Universitatea Craiova 1-0 (05.10), while Bologna confidently defeated Cagliari 2-0 (19.10) and thrashed Pisa 4-0 (05.10). The teams have not met before, so their form is determined only by recent results.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last 5 games, FCSB had only 1 match with more than 2.5 goals, while Bologna had 2 out of 5. On average, FCSB games feature 1.6 goals, while Bologna's see 2.6. The first half with a total over 1.5 was recorded in 1 match for FCSB and 2 for Bologna, and similarly for the second half: 1 match over for both teams. FCSB most often scores between the 46th and 60th minutes (75%), while Bologna distributes its goals evenly in the first 45 minutes (25% in each of three intervals). FCSB's conceded goals are most frequent in the 0-15 and 31-45 intervals (50% each), while Bologna's are in the 31-45 interval (40%). Overall, the stats do not indicate a high probability of many goals.

Corners in the Match

FCSB averages 7 corners in their last five games, while Bologna averages 4.6. In 3 of the last 5 matches for both teams, the total corners exceeded 9.5. The odds for this match suggest that the total corners over 9.5 is priced at 2.10, and under at 1.67. Bologna is favored in the corners market with odds of 1.50.