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Wednesday 9 July 2025 · Kick-off 17:30 BST · Stadionul Steaua, Bucharest

Fresh from retaining their Romanian title and lifting last weekend’s Supercup, FCSB open their 2025/26 European campaign against Andorran champions Inter Club d'Escaldes. The hosts arrive unbeaten in eight competitive outings and boasting a storied continental pedigree that includes the 1986 European Cup. By contrast, Inter make only their third Champions-League appearance, but they travel on a run of seven straight wins and a perfect domestic record. With a raucous 31 000-capacity Ghencea crowd behind them, FCSB are overwhelming favourites, yet Inter’s pacey counter-punchers will relish the under-dog tag.

Recent Form & Route

	FCSB	Inter d'Escaldes
Domestic crown	Liga I champions (+9 pts) 2024/25	Primera Divisió champions
Last 5	W 4 D 1 (11-3 GD)	W 5 (15-3 GD)
Key scorer	Andrea Compagno — 4 in 3	Guillaume Lopez — 5 in 4

Probable XIs

FCSB (4-2-3-1) Târnovanu; Haruț, Chiricheș, Ngezana, Radunović; Edjouma, Olaru; O. Popescu, Tănase, Miculescu; Compagno.
Unavailable: none reported.

Inter d'Escaldes (4-3-3) Javi Díaz; Puentes, J. Torres, Martínez, Cervós; Sabater, Ryahi, Hervías; Rafinha, G. Lopez, De la Torre.
Unavailable: none reported.

Tactical Keys

Territory v Tempo: FCSB will dominate the ball through Edjouma and Olaru, looking to release Octavian Popescu between the lines. Inter will sit in a narrow 4-5-1 out of possession, then break quickly through Rafinha and Lopez.
Set-piece gulf: Linari’s aerial threat saw Inter concede twice from corners in last year’s qualifiers, while FCSB averaged 6.1 corners at home in Europe.
Early blitz: Charalambous’ men have scored inside 20 minutes in five of their last eight; an Andorran rearguard action is likely from the opening whistle.

Latest Odds*

1X2	Price	Implied %
FCSB	1/33	97
Draw	17/1	6
Inter	40/1	2

Over 3.5 Goals 4/6 · BTTS ‘No’ 8/11
*Best UK prices noon 9 July.

Betting Tips

FCSB −3 Asian Handicap — 5/6 – Romanian champions have covered three-goal spreads in four of their last six home qualifiers.
Over 3.5 Goals — 4/6 – Both sides average ≥2.5 goals scored across their last five fixtures.
Compagno Anytime — 4/7 – Italian striker has four in three and takes penalties.
Inter d'Escaldes to score Yes — 13/8 – Andorrans have found the net in 11 straight matches, including away at AEK Larnaca last summer.

Where to Have a Flutter 💷

Sportsbook	Welcome offer†	Match Boost
Fruity King Sports	100 % up to £100	FCSB −3 Handicap lifted to 1/1
Betrino	Bet £10 → £30 free bet	Compagno first goal 3/1
Monster Sports	100 % match to £100	Over 4.5 Goals boosted to 9/4
Spinzwin Sports	Bet £15 → £10 free bet	In-play odds-boost token drops at KO

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Viewing Guide 📺

Live (UK): free stream on DAZN; Premier Sports coverage from 17:15.

Weather: 27 °C, humid evening in Bucharest.
Attendance: c. 30 000 expected sell-out.

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