FCSB and Manchester United will play in the Europa League knockouts, but first they must face off on the final matchday of the league phase.
FCSB are eighth in the standings after going undefeated through their last four matches, and they are assured of at least a knockout round play-off spot. However, a victory against the visiting Red Devils would allow the Romanian side to skip the play-offs and qualify directly to the round of 16.
Man United are in a similar position, albeit a little bit better, as they enter the final matchday in fourth place. Like their hosts, the Red Devils have at least a play-off berth in hand, but a victory on Thursday means they'd advance to the last-16 while maintaining their top four seeding and avoiding other top-four sides until the semi-finals at the earliest.
FCSB vs. Manchester United: Head-to-head and recent statistics
- All-time meetings: 0
- FCSB wins: 0
- Draws: 0
- Manchester United wins: 0
This will be the first-ever meeting between these two sides.
FCSB vs. Manchester United: Team news
FCSB
- Injured: Olaru, Lixandru, Popescu
- Suspended: None
Manchester United
- Injured: Ugarte, Mount, Shaw, Evans
- Suspended: None
FCSB vs. Manchester United: Prediction
The hosts will be a tough out, but Man United should have enough quality to pick up the victory and secure a last-16 spot.
Prediction: FCSB 1-2 Manchester United