Go Ahead Eagles — FCSB : Match Preview and Prediction for September 25,2025

Go Ahead Eagles: Season Start and Initial Struggles

Go Ahead Eagles are set to make their second consecutive appearance in European club competitions. Their previous campaign saw an early exit in the first qualifying round, succumbing to Brann with an aggregate score of 1-2 (0-0, 1-2). However, this year marks a more direct entry into the group stage, a feat achieved by clinching the KNVB Cup.The “Eagles” endured a particularly rough start, conceding a 1-2 defeat to PSV in the Super Cup showdown, despite initially holding a lead.Their streak of misfortune continued into the Eredivisie season, as Melvin Boel’s squad managed a meager three points across their initial four matches: drawing against Fortuna (2-2), Ajax (2-2), and Heerenveen (2-2), alongside a significant 0-3 defeat to Sparta.

Go Ahead Eagles: Recent Form and Key Players

The international break proved to be a turning point for the Dutch team, who subsequently claimed two decisive victories, both accompanied by clean sheets: a commanding 3-0 triumph over Volendam and a solid 2-0 win against PEC Zwolle.Even with the departure of pivotal player Oliver Antman, the home side demonstrates impressive offensive capability, having netted 12 goals in their seven outings. Notably, the Finnish forward had been the team’s standout performer, contributing six goals and an impressive 16 assists across various competitions.

Go Ahead Eagles: Injury Update

Manager Melvin Boel’s squad is largely intact, with Dirksen being the sole player currently sidelined due to injury.

FCSB: Early Season Performance and Current Form

FCSB embarked on their current season arguably earlier than any other Europa League contender, commencing their campaign on July 25th with a 2-1 victory over CFR Cluj in the Romanian Super Cup.The initial momentum of the visitors seemingly carried them through one more fixture, a 3-1 win against Inter Club Escaldes in the Champions League qualifiers. However, their form then plummeted, securing just a single victory in their subsequent seven matches while enduring five defeats. This poor run culminated in their Champions League elimination and a concerning 13th position in the Romanian Superliga.The Romanian side enters this fixture in dire form, with their recent record showing just one win in their last five outings – a convincing 3-0 home thrashing of Aberdeen.Their struggles can be attributed not only to overall match fitness but significantly to their defensive frailties, which have seen them concede 16 goals in their most recent ten games. Their attack has been a partial saving grace, with 17 goals scored preventing an even greater tally of losses.

FCSB: Key Player and Injury Report

Upfront, Daniel Bîrlija stands out as the primary offensive threat, having contributed seven goal-related actions (5 goals and 2 assists) across all tournaments.In stark contrast to the home manager, Elias Charalambous is grappling with substantial injury concerns, as four key players — Crețu, Dawa, Radunović, and Șut — are currently sidelined.