FCSB vs UTA Arad Prediction: The defending champions return to winning ways

FCSB hope to return to winning ways when they host UTA Arad at the Arena Naţională on Sunday. FCSB sit second to the bottom of the table currently. How long will they sit in the danger zone? Below are previews, H2H, expert betting tips, and odds.

FCSB

DLWLL

FCSB weren’t friends to bettors in their recent league games, losing 3 of their last 4. However, they have booked a place in the Europa League after defeating LASK 2-1 on aggregate in the qualification final. Now that European competition is placed aside, FCSB will shift their attention to the league, where they suffered a 2-0 loss to Hermannstadt in their last outing. They are winless in 4 of their last 5 games in all competitions. They sit second to the bottom of the table with 5 points in 6 games, scoring 6 goals and conceding 10.

UTA Arad

DWDLD

UTA Arad were held to a 1-1 draw in their last game against Farul Constanta. Benjamin Van Durmen put UTA Arad 1-0 up 22 minutes into the game, but they couldn’t hold on to the last, conceding in the 90+5th minute. They remain winless in their last 3 games and have only seen one win this season. They sit 12th on the table with 7 points in 7 games, scoring 6 goals and conceding 8.

H2H

Both sides have met 15 times in their history. FCSB won 8, UTA Arad won 3, and 4 games ended in draws. The last match between the two sides ended 4-0 in favour of FCSB.

Expert Betting Tips

After a long run without a home win, FCSB are expected to return to their usual form in this clash. They have all it takes to win, and continental competitions are currently on hold. However, UTA Arad will get a consolation goal in this clash.

• W1 for 1.60 odds
• Over 2.5 for 1.75 odds
• BTTS for 1.90 odds