FCSB achieved its third victory in the Europa League and, with 9 points after 4 stages, occupies the 8th place in the standings, the last one leading directly to the round of 16. Given that the 9-24 positions ensure qualification for the playoffs, the Romanian champion is almost certain to go to the European spring.
Daniel Bîrligea scored for 2-0 in the match against Mydtjylland. Facebook photo
Elias Charalambous’ team overcame the Danish complex and prevailed against Midtjylland on Thursday evening, with goals scored by Florin Tănase and Daniel Bîrligea. Following this result, the red-blues recorded their third victory in the group stage.
92% chance for FCSB to advance
According to Football Meets Data, who have run no less than 10,000 simulations, after the results recorded in the first four stages, FCSB have a 92% chance of being in the top 24 teams at the end. The same source gives the Romanian champion an 18% probability of ranking in the first 8 teams, which would directly ensure their qualification to the eighth.
Qualification chances of Europa League teams. Photo X
To be sure of the playoff qualification, FCSB need one more point in their next 4 games against Olympiacos (home), Hoffenheim (away), Qarabag (away), Manchester United (home) in the Europa League. And in order to ensure their qualification directly into the eighth (that is, a ranking among the first 8), the Romanians must obtain 7 more points.
The program of the Romanian champion in the Europa League
September 26: FCSB – Rigas FS 4-1
October 3: PAOK Thessaloniki – FCSB 0-1
October 24: Rangers – FCSB 4-0
November 7: FCSB – Midtjylland 2-0
November 28: FCSB – Olympiakos (10 p.m.)
December 12: Hoffenheim – FCSB (19.45)
January 23: Qarabag – FCSB (19.45)
January 30: FCSB – Manchester United (10 p.m.)
