BUCHAREST, Romania (Interstat) — A surging FCSB side will look to continue its dominant run in the Europa League when it hosts a struggling Bologna FC 1909 on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025.

The Romanian club has been formidable in European competition this season, posting a record of 5-1-1 in the Europa League. Their form across all competitions is less consistent at 7-7-2, but they enter the match following a 3-1 domestic victory over Saburtalo on Oct. 5. Their lone Europa League loss was a 2-0 defeat to Young Boys on Oct. 2.

Bologna, the visiting Italian side, is searching for its first win in the tournament. The club has managed only a draw and a loss in its two Europa League outings, a form that mirrors its 0-1-1 record across all competitions this season. Bologna is coming off a 1-1 draw with SC Freiburg on Oct. 2, where forwards Santiago Castro and Remo Freuler were key contributors.

The matchup presents a classic contrast: FCSB’s high-powered European form against a Bologna team desperate to find its footing. According to the Interstat game simulator, the home side is projected to secure a narrow 1-0 victory.

The game is scheduled for Thursday at Arena Națională in Bucharest.