Two European underdogs will face each other as Romanian Side FCSB take on Macedonian side KF Shkendija. The winner will progress to the third round of the UEFA Champions League qualifiers. First leg ended in a 1-0 home win for the Macedonians. Adamu Alhassan scored the winner in the 65 min. Both teams ended with 10 men after Qaka was sent for KF Shkendija and Tanase for FCSB.
Kamer Qaka is set to miss out after being suspended for FCSB, the Nigerian Adamu Alhassan will take his place in the midfield pivot. David Miculescu will start at the striker position after Tasane was sent off in the first leg.
FCSB predicted starting lineup: Tarnovanu; Cercel, Ngenza, Popescu, Pantea; Sut, Baba Alhassan; Gheorghita, Olaru, Cissoti; Miculescu
Shkendija predicted starting lineup: Gaye; Trumci, Fetai, Cake, Webster; Alhassan, Ramdani; Tamba, Krasniqi, Krstevski; Ibraimi
The current head to head record for the teams are – one win for KF Shkendija as they played against each other for the first time on Tuesday.
FCSB dominated the ball but could not convert their chances in the last game, it was a tight match with KF Shkendija having a goal advantage. It could come to whoever strikes first and FCSB with the home support could conjure up a comeback.
Prediction
FCSB could take the game with Miculescu proving the difference for them in this leg.
FCSB 2-1 KF Shkendija (FCSB to advance in extra time)
The action starts on Wed, Jul 30, 2025, 17:30 GMT at Arena Naţională.
