FCSB arrives for this match following a home defeat against Unirea Slobozia, ending 0-1. In their last ten matches across all competitions, FCSB achieved four wins, two draws, and four losses. The team has also conceded goals in nine out of their last ten matches, highlighting a need for defensive improvement, whilst their attack has scored in eight of those matches. When conceding first, they have only managed to recover in one out of the four games.
FCSB heads into this match feeling unmotivated after the recent loss to Slobozia in the Romanian Championship. In the first leg of the European League, they secured a 3-2 victory against Drita. The Romanian side generally employs a traditional 4-3-3 formation, with David Miculescu, Juri Cisotti, and Daniel Bîrlinga as their foremost offensive threats. Midfielder Octavian Popescu plays a crucial role in maintaining possession and dictating the rhythm of play. Absent from this match will be Denis Alibec, Risto Radunovic, Darius Olaru, and Jayskim Dawa, all sidelined due to injury.