FCSB vs Fenerbahce Istanbul Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League
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by Daniel Ngulu | in Europa League Predictions
Steaua Bucharest, 29th in the Europa League standings, must beat 18th-placed Fenerbahce to have any chance of advancing to the knockout playoffs. These two sides face off on Thursday, hosted by FCSB, and below is our prediction of the match.
Six points collected from their opening seven UEL matches have left FCSB two points adrift of the top 24. Last time out, they failed to build on their 4-3 win over Feyenoord, falling 4-1 to Dinamo Zagreb.
They will want to grab this final opportunity, but a poor defensive run will be a big concern. FCSB have conceded 15 times in seven matches; only bottom-placed Maccabi Tel Aviv have conceded more.
Fenerbahce also missed a good chance last time out in their quest for a top eight finish. The Turkish giants fell 1-0 at home to Aston Villa, leaving them three points outside the top eight slots.
An early goal from Jadon Sancho settled the game. This defeat was not down to a lack of trying; the Yellow Canaries had a Kerem Akturkoglu goal disallowed after VAR checks.
It got worse as Milan Skriniar got booked and will be suspended for this game. In the last two meetings with FCSB, Fenerbahce emerged winners, back in 2009. Ahead of this one, though, they are winless in two straight games.
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FCSB v Fenerbahce Istanbul Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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5.6 | 4.5 | 1.59 |
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5.9 | 4.42 | 1.52 |
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5.9 | 4.42 | 1.52 |
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6.25 | 4.33 | 1.5 |
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5.6 | 4.3 | 1.56 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between FCSB and Fenerbahce Istanbul?
Our prediction for the FCSB vs Fenerbahce Istanbul match is: Fenerbahce wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 29/01/2026 between FCSB and Fenerbahce Istanbul in Europa League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 22.22% for a win of FCSB against Fenerbahce Istanbul with odds of 6.25 at Bet365.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between FCSB vs Fenerbahce Istanbul is 23.43% with odds of 4.5 at Stake.
- Our prediction model gives a 54.35% chance ⭐ for a win of Fenerbahce Istanbul vs FCSB with odds of 1.61 at 888Starz.
FCSB - Fenerbahce Istanbul Prediction and Best Odds:
| FCSB Fenerbahce Istanbul Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Fenerbahce Istanbul wins | 54.35% | 1.61 at 888Starz |
| Over 2.5 goals | 56.07% | 1.83 at Bet365 |
| Both Team To Score | 50% | |
| Half-time / Full-time: Fenerbahce Istanbul/Fenerbahce Istanbul | 23.41% | 2.25 at Bet365 |
FCSB vs Fenerbahce Istanbul Form
FCSB and Fenerbahce Istanbul's standings in the Europa League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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19
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12 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +3 |
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27
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7 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -7 |
FCSB and Fenerbahce Istanbul Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Jan 2026 - Superliga
22 Jan 2026 - Europa League
16 Jan 2026 - Superliga
9 Jan 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
21 Dec 2025 - Superliga
15 Dec 2025 - Superliga
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Jan 2026 - Superliga
21 Dec 2025 - Superliga
11 Dec 2025 - Europa League
6 Dec 2025 - Superliga
22 Nov 2025 - Superliga
26 Oct 2025 - Superliga
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Jan 2026 - Europa League
16 Jan 2026 - Superliga
9 Jan 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
15 Dec 2025 - Superliga
3 Dec 2025 - Romania Cup
30 Nov 2025 - Superliga
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Jan 2026 - Super Lig
22 Jan 2026 - Europa League
18 Jan 2026 - Super Lig
14 Jan 2026 - Turkiye Kupasi
10 Jan 2026 - Super Cup
6 Jan 2026 - Super Cup
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Jan 2026 - Super Lig
22 Jan 2026 - Europa League
6 Jan 2026 - Super Cup
23 Dec 2025 - Turkiye Kupasi
15 Dec 2025 - Super Lig
1 Dec 2025 - Super Lig
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jan 2026 - Super Lig
14 Jan 2026 - Turkiye Kupasi
10 Jan 2026 - Super Cup
20 Dec 2025 - Super Lig
11 Dec 2025 - Europa League
6 Dec 2025 - Super Lig
FCSB against Fenerbahce Istanbul Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Substitutes
M. Udrea
L. Zima
DefenderV. Cretu
J. Dawa Tchakonte
A. Dancus
D. Kiki
MidfielderM. Toma
O. Popescu
J. Cisotti
E. Biterge
T. Cetin
DefenderY. Demir
K. Uregen
ForwardA. Ekici
O. Aydin
M. Asensio
Most goals and assists
FCSB
Fenerbahce Istanbul
D. Birligea
(2 Goals)
K. Akturkoglu
(6 Goals)
J. Cisotti
(3 Assists)
N. Dorgeles
(2 Assists)
FCSB - Fenerbahce Istanbul Key Points
- FCSB lost their last three matches ahead of this one.
- Out of their last 10 outings, Fenerbahce have won seven.
- Fenerbahce are unbeaten in two away Europa League outings.
- FCSB have suffered five losses in their seven league stage games.
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Our FCSB vs Fenerbahce Istanbul Prediction
Both FCSB and Fenerbahce have something to play for here. The hosts, FCSB, need a win to activate any chances of finishing in the knockout playoff phase. That’s all they can salvage, being two points outside the top 24.
As for Fenerbahçe, it increasingly looks like they will have to contend with a knockout playoff place following the loss to Aston Villa. Here they face a side that has been poor defensively, and the Turkish side is likely to prevail. Our prediction for FCSB v Fenerbahce is that Fenerbahce wins.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis FCSB Fenerbahce Istanbul
| FCSB vs Fenerbahce Istanbul | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| FCSB wins | 5.5 | 6.25 | +13.6% |
| Draw | 3.7 | 4.5 | +21.6% |
| Fenerbahce Istanbul wins | 1.55 | 1.61 | +3.9% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Fenerbahce Istanbul is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 3.9% since opening
- The probability of this result was 64.5% and is now 62.1% (-2.4%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
