Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Aberdeen
Match Time & Date:
21 August 2025
19:45
Prediction: 1-1
FCSB
Aberdeen play host to FCSB at their Pittodrie Stadium in the first leg of the Europa League playoffs. The Dons are a real force to be reckoned with at home, but bear in mind that both Shayden Morris and Gavin Molloy are major doubts after picking up injuries in the League Cup win over Morton. Australia international Kusini Yengi is widely expected to lead the line for the hosts.
The Romanians, on the other hand, did well to beat Drita in the third qualifying round, but defeating Aberdeen in Scotland is easier said than done. A close encounter is on the cards and we predict that the two teams will share the spoils in their first European meeting. Speaking of the away team, defender Joyskim Dawa remains in the treatment room, while midfielder Adrian Sut is only one yellow card away from suspension.
Highlighted Team (Aberdeen):
Nicknamed the Dons, Aberdeen are professional football club that compete in the Scottish Premiership. Pittodrie Stadium is the club’s home ground, and it can hold up to 20,866 spectators. The Dons were one of the dominant forces in Scottish football during Sir Alex Ferguson’s era, with the team winning three Scottish League titles from 1980 to 1985.
However, Aberdeen clinched their first domestic trophy in the 1954/55 season, with the team finishing the process three points clear of Scottish giants Celtic. The club’s biggest success came in the 1982/83 season when they defeated the famous Spanish club Real Madrid 2-1 in the title game. Later in 1983, Aberdeen won the UEFA Super Cup as they defeated Hamburger SV 2-0 at Volksparkstadion.
The Dons are well known for their red home kit, while away shirt has a shiny gold base colour. Inverness Caledonian are considered one of the club’s biggest rivals, with the two teams facing each other in the North derby.
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