Preview and odds analysis for Go Ahead Eagles vs FCSB at 23:45 on September 25, Europa League Group Stage

Go Ahead Eagles recently secured a 2-0 victory over PEC Zwolle in the Eredivisie on September 21, 2025. Prior matches include a 3-0 win against Volendam (September 13), a 2-2 draw with Heerenveen (August 30), a 0-3 loss to Sparta Rotterdam (August 23), and a 2-2 draw with Ajax (August 17). Their last five matches demonstrate stable form (2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss), scoring 9 goals and conceding 7. Under coach Melvin Boel, Go Ahead Eagles will depend on Victor Edvardsen and Jakob Breum to make the most of their home field advantage.

FCSB recently lost 1-3 to FC Botosani in Divizia A on September 19, 2025. Earlier results include draws against Miercurea Ciuc 1-1 (September 14), Cluj 2-2 (August 31), a 3-0 win over Aberdeen (August 28), and a 2-2 draw with Aberdeen (August 21). Their last five games show inconsistent form (1 win, 3 draws, 1 loss), with 8 goals scored and 9 conceded. Led by coach Elias Charalambous, FCSB will look to Florin Tanase and Mamadou Thiam to surprise their opponents.

The two clubs have never met before. Go Ahead Eagles have the advantage of playing at home and consistent form, while FCSB brings European experience from qualification rounds. A closely contested match with a narrow victory for Go Ahead Eagles is a likely outcome.

Squad status for Go Ahead Eagles vs FCSB

Go Ahead Eagles: Soren Tengstedt, Pim Saathof (injury), Julius Dirksen (health concerns); Victor Edvardsen (ready to play).

FCSB: Adrian Sut (leg injury), Joyskim Dawa (knee injury); Florin Tanase (ready to play).

Projected lineups for Go Ahead Eagles vs FCSB

Go Ahead Eagles: De Busser - Deijl, Nauber, Kramer, James - Meulensteen, Twigt - Goudmijn, Breum, Suray - Edvardsen.

FCSB: Tarnovanu - Cretu, Ngezana, Popescu, Radunovic - Alhassan, Lixandru - Miculescu, Olaru, Tanase - Thiam.

Go Ahead Eagles recent results

21/09/25: PEC Zwolle 0-2 Go Ahead Eagles (Eredivisie)

13/09/25: Go Ahead Eagles 3-0 Volendam (Eredivisie)

30/08/25: Heerenveen 2-2 Go Ahead Eagles (Eredivisie)

23/08/25: Go Ahead Eagles 0-3 Sparta Rotterdam (Eredivisie)

17/08/25: Go Ahead Eagles 2-2 Ajax (Eredivisie)

FCSB recent results

19/09/25: FC Botosani 3-1 FCSB (Divizia A)

14/09/25: Miercurea Ciuc 1-1 FCSB (Divizia A)

31/08/25: Cluj 2-2 FCSB (Divizia A)

28/08/25: FCSB 3-0 Aberdeen (Europa League)

21/08/25: Aberdeen 2-2 FCSB (Europa League)

Head-to-head record for Go Ahead Eagles vs FCSB

No prior meetings between these teams.

Prediction for Go Ahead Eagles vs FCSB

Go Ahead Eagles, enjoying home advantage and consistent form, are favored to start their European campaign with a victory. Despite Tanase’s threat, FCSB faces challenges due to inconsistent form and away performance. An exciting game with a narrow win for Go Ahead Eagles is the most reasonable prediction.

Predicted score: Go Ahead Eagles 1-0 FCSB