UEFA Europa League Gameweek 3
FCSB 1 - 2 FT Bologna
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Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Deportivo La Coruna
1-1
Real Betis
⚡ Intensity
43
⚖️ Balance
44
🏆 Stakes
56
🎲 Upset
37
Late drama denies Betis away victory.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Odgaard (T. Dallinga) 9'
T. Dallinga 12'
Torbjørn Heggem 16'
Jonathan Rowe 26'
28' David Miculescu
Jens Odgaard 40'
HT
↓ J. Rowe ↑N. Cambiaghi 46'
46' ↓ A. Sut ↑F. Tanase
46' ↓ J. Cisotti ↑D. Birligea
↓ T. Heggem ↑M. Vitik 46'
54' D. Birligea
64' ↓ M. Thiam ↑O. Popescu
↓ N. Zortea ↑E. Holm 67'
Nicolò Cambiaghi 68'
Łukasz Skorupski 76'
↓ N. Moro ↑L. Ferguson 77'
↓ R. Orsolini ↑F. Bernardeschi 85'
87' Octavian Popescu
87' ↓ D. Olaru ↑D. Politic
90'+1 Risto Radunović
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FCSB
Goalkeepers
Ștefan Târnovanu 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Alexandru Pantea 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Siyabonga Ngezana
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Mihai Lixandru
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Risto Radunović 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Baba Alhassan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrian Șut 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
David Miculescu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Darius Olaru
PROVOCATEUR
8
Fouls Won
8
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Juri Cisotti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Mamadou Thiam
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
BENCH
Mihai Udrea 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lukáš Zima
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
David Kiki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Graovac
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florin Tănase
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Denis Alibec
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Bîrligea 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
45
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Dennis Politic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Octavian Popescu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bologna
Goalkeepers
Łukasz Skorupski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Nadir Zortea 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Torbjørn Heggem
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jhon Lucumí
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Charalampos Lykogiannis
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Remo Freuler 
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
61
Passes
7
Duels
Nikola Moro
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Riccardo Orsolini
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jens Odgaard 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
6.9
Rating
Jonathan Rowe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Thijs Dallinga 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Federico Ravaglia
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Massimo Pessina
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Emil Holm
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolò Casale
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Miranda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martin Vitík
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Tommaso Pobega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lewis Ferguson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giovanni Fabbian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Castro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Bernardeschi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolò Cambiaghi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
FCSB
Bologna
FCSB
Bologna
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Dallinga Masterclass Sparks Bologna's Roman Conquest
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 53/100. Bologna's devastating three-minute early blitz proved just enough to survive a spirited Romanian resurgence at the National Arena.
The Early Blitz
Bologna wasted absolutely no time silencing the National Arena, turning the Stakes of this European tie into an immediate nightmare for the hosts. The visitors edged possession overall but struck early with ruthless efficiency. In the ninth minute, J. Odgaard finished off a slick move orchestrated by T. Dallinga. Barely giving FCSB a moment to breathe, Dallinga turned from provider to executioner just three minutes later, doubling the advantage. This rapid-fire double completely tilted the Balance of the tie, leaving the home side shell-shocked. The Italian outfit looked poised to run away with a heavy victory, generating a barrage of shots and controlling the tempo perfectly through the remainder of the first half.
The Goalkeeper's Resistance
The second half demanded a massive response, and the hosts found it through an inspired tactical switch. Substitute D. Birligea was introduced right after the interval and instantly changed the complexion of the match, dragging his team back into the contest with a crucial strike in the 54th minute. Suddenly, the Intensity skyrocketed. The match evolved into a thrilling, end-to-end spectacle marked by high shot volume and defensive desperation. Keeping the hosts' hopes alive was an absolute masterclass from Ștefan Târnovanu. The goalkeeper was a one-man wall, pulling off six vital saves to deny the visitors the kill-shot and ensuring the tension remained thick until the final whistle.
European Ambitions
Despite heavy corner pressure and a valiant push from the home side, the visiting side displayed remarkable tactical maturity to see out the remainder of the match. There was always a lingering Upset Factor given the narrow margin, but Bologna navigated the final phases with composure. This hard-fought 2-1 victory solidifies their push for the knockout rounds, bumping them to a comfortable playoff spot while piling misery on FCSB's faltering continental campaign. It was a classic clash of halves—an early Italian masterclass followed by Romanian resilience—but ultimately, those first twelve minutes dictated the entirety of the narrative.
Key Questions
How did substitute Ștefan Târnovanu change the game?
Târnovanu actually started in goal, producing six vital saves. It was substitute D. Birligea who changed the outfield dynamic, scoring in the 54th minute to spark a fightback.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Goalkeeping Heroics Will Mask a Lopsided European Tie
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. Bologna’s away dominance should overwhelm FCSB, but exceptional goalkeeping on both ends might keep the scoreline deceptively tight.
The Setup
On October 23, 2025, the National Arena hosts a glaring mismatch. FCSB sit 27th, desperately needing a lifeline to breach the top-24 playoff line in the UEFA Europa League. Their Form is dismal, losing three of their last five while struggling to string passes together. Conversely, Bologna arrive in 10th place, aggressively knocking on the door of the top eight for direct qualification. The Italian side boasts an intimidating away record, winning away from home with ruthless efficiency. This stark disparity yields a deeply unbalanced Balance rating. With Stakes deemed minimal for the neutral observer given the one-sided nature of the table, this tie rests entirely on individual brilliance rather than collective drama.
Key Battle
This match is a literal shot-stopping clinic. FCSB's Ștefan Târnovanu has been an absolute wall, racking up saves to keep his battered defense afloat against superior opposition. He faces off across the pitch against Bologna's Łukasz Skorupski, who brings his own penalty-saving pedigree to the table. This rare goalkeeper-versus-goalkeeper dynamic single-handedly elevates the otherwise modest Stars rating. If Târnovanu blinks first, the floodgates will open for the Italians.
Our Prediction
Bologna grab a gritty 2-0 away victory. Expect the visitors to control possession and pepper the FCSB penalty area from the first whistle. Târnovanu will make several stunning saves to keep hope alive, but Bologna's relentless pressure and away-day specialists will eventually break the Romanian resistance.