FCSB vs Auda Preview, Predictions, Analysis & Tips

2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe

Arena Naţională Thu, 23 Jul - 12:00 AM

Europa Conference League

FCSB FSB

Auda Auda

KICKOFF : Thu, 23 Jul - 12:00 AM

2nd Qualifying Round Leg 1 of 2

CONTEXT

FCSB welcome Auda to the Arena Națională for the opening leg of their Europa Conference League second qualifying round clash. The home side will aim to establish a platform in front of their supporters while Auda seek to impose their superior power rating on proceedings. With Auda rated at 50 and FCSB at 23.33 the visitors carry a clear structural edge of 26.7 points. Both teams lack recent match data which adds uncertainty to preparations for the 2026/2027 campaign encounter. The fixture marks an early test in the international cup competition where progression hinges on performance across two legs. Arena Națională provides a grand stage for the Romanian club to launch their European effort against the determined Latvian outfit.

TL;DR

Structural: Auda hold a 26.7 point power advantage over FCSB with respective scores of 50 and 23.33.
Form: Both sides enter without recent outings and register form scores of zero.
Squad: Detailed squad information is unavailable for either team ahead of the match.
Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are not provided for FCSB or Auda in this fixture.
Transition: Transition play data remains absent from the pre-match assessment.
Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence with no xG metrics available.
xVariable: Auda are identified as the stronger team based on the power score differential.
Market: Projection split: FCSB 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Auda 0% (Δ+0%).

No standings statistics available.

No head-to-head records found.

0.5+ goals: 85%

1.5+ goals: 70%

2.5+ goals: 50%

3.5+ goals: 25%

Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15

Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%

Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

Team	xPts
Home	1.8
Away	1.2

Jan 25 vs Team A

Feb 1 vs Team B

Feb 8 vs Team C

FCSB

Auda

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

0 - 0 - 0

No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)

FCSB

Draw

Auda

Team Power Ranking

23.33

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

FCSB

Auda

Power Score

23.33

League Position

Global Rank

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

FCSB — Opponent-weighted form score

Auda — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) FCSB Auda

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

FCSB FSB Home

0 matches

Auda Auda Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

Goal Difference

Data last updated: 2026-07-16T00:16:21+00:00

TEAM FORMATION

Official lineups and formations are usually announced 60–90 minutes before kickoff. Check back closer to the match to see the starting XIs here.

General Information

Date & Time :

Jul 23, 2026, 12:00 AM

Competition :

2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · 2nd Qualifying Round · Leg 1 of 2

Stadium :

Arena Naţională

Capacity :

55634

Pitch Surface :

Grass

Weather :

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Manager ▼

FCSB Coach

Squad ▼

Ștefan Târnovanu Goalkeeper

Mihai Răzvan Udrea Goalkeeper

Matei Popa Goalkeeper

Valentin Iulian Crețu Defender

Risto Radunović Defender

Mihai Popescu Defender

Siyabonga Ngezana Defender

André Lourenço Duarte Defender

—

Ronny Labonne Defender

Joyskim Dawa Defender

—

Laurențiu Constantin Vlăsceanu Defender

Andrei Dăncuș Defender

Ofri Arad Midfielder

Eddy Gnahoré Midfielder

Juri Cisotti Midfielder

Florin Lucian Tănase Midfielder

João Paulo Moreira Fernandes Midfielder

Mihai Daniel Lixandru Midfielder

Mihai Toma Midfielder

David Raul Miculescu Attacker

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Dennis Politic Attacker

Daniel Birligea Attacker

Octavian Popescu Attacker

Alexandru Constantin Stoian Attacker

David Popa Attacker

Manager ▼

Auda Coach

Squad ▼

Andrews Appiah Attacker

CONCLUSION

The first leg at Arena Națională sets up an intriguing European tie between FCSB and Auda. Auda carry greater overall strength into the contest yet the home environment offers FCSB a platform to compete. Absence of recent form leaves both sides reliant on preparation and squad depth. The encounter will test tactical discipline across open play and dead-ball situations where limited data adds further complexity. Auda will look to exploit their power edge while FCSB aim to frustrate and build momentum. The result will shape the return leg and determine which side advances in the competition.

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Published Thu, 16 Jul 2026 at 4:17 AM

Alfie

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