FCSB vs Vitoria Guimaraes Predictions

FCSB scraped through the last round of the Europa League qualifiers with a 1-0 aggregate victory over Mlada Boleslav and face a much tougher test over the next seven days when they take on Primeira Liga side Vitoria Guimaraes. The visitors have started the new season brightly and have been performing so consistently in the Europa League qualifiers that they will fancy their chances of winning big in Romania on Thursday.

All of the stats suggest that Vitoria Guimaraes will win Thursday’s 1st leg and we’re inclined to agree and can even see the Portuguese side pulling off the kind of victory that will see them place one foot in the next round. Vitoria Guimaraes have won five of their last six matches, which includes their last four Europa League qualifiers, while FCSB have lost four of their last six matches.

Vitoria Guimaraes have kept five clean sheets in their last six matches and on each occasion, they have gone on to win those games and the Portuguese side are yet to concede in the Europa League qualifiers. FCSB have failed to win any of their last five home games, losing four and drawing one, against the likes of Politehnica Iași, Voluntari, and Botoşani in the league, and Mladá Boleslav and Alashkert in the Europa League qualifiers.

The poor defensive record of the hosts and the excellent scoring record of the guests suggests that Vitoria Guimares will win comfortably on Thursday. Vitoria Guimaraes have scored sixteen goals in their last six matches, which includes 6-0, 4-0, and 3-0 wins in the Europa League qualifiers, while FCSB have conceded ten goals in their last six games, including the 3-2 defeat at home to Alashkert in one of their previous Europa League qualifiers.

We’re confident that Vitoria Guimaraes will win on Thursday and have predicted a final scoreline of 3-0. The visitors head into the 1st leg as the clear form favourites and in great goalscoring form, while the hosts have struggled defensively of late and have only managed to win one of their last six matches in all competitions.