FCSB will face Csikszereda today at 20:00 in the 24th round of the Superliga. The match can be followed live on El-Balad.
Current Standings in the Superliga
FCSB seeks to recover from a challenging start in the 2026 Superliga season. The reigning champions currently sit in 11th place, having suffered two defeats in their opening matches. They are seven points away from securing a playoff position.
In contrast, Csikszereda is positioned 14th with 19 points. A win today could see them climb to 12th place with 22 points.
Match Preview: FCSB vs. Csikszereda
Starting Lineups
- FCSB (4-2-3-1): Matei Popa – Crețu, Duarte, Graovac, Radunovic – Lixandru, Fl. Tănase – Miculescu, Olaru, Cisotti – Bîrligea
- Csikszereda (4-1-4-1): E. Pap – Paszka, Csuros, Palmeș, Bettini – Veres – Anderson Ceara, Gustavo Cabral, Jebari, Bota – Eppel
Coaching Staff
- FCSB Coach: Elias Charalambous
- Csikszereda Coach: Robert Ilyeș
Match Conditions
The match is set to take place at the National Arena. Cristiano Moldoveanu will officiate the game, with assistance from Daniel Ilinca and Valentin Dumitru. The weather in Bucharest shows a temperature of -4 degrees Celsius, feeling like -12. Snowfall has also begun in the area.
Team Updates
FCSB arrived at the stadium without several key players due to injuries, including M. Popescu and Chiricheș. Csikszereda also faces setbacks, with Bakos and Dolny unavailable.
Season Performance
FCSB has shot a total of 396 times this season, leading the league in this statistic. They have registered 132 accurate shots, making for an accuracy rate of 33.3%. In contrast, Csikszereda has recorded 244 shots, with 155 of those being on target.
Upcoming Challenges
If FCSB secures a victory today, they may climb to 10th place and close the gap towards the playoffs. Meanwhile, Csikszereda aims to capitalize on this opportunity to improve their standings as the regular season approaches its end.
Recent Encounters
The teams last met on September 14, 2025, where they played to a 1-1 draw in Miercurea Ciuc. Notably, FCSB is the only team in the league without new debutants this season, while Csikszereda has introduced the largest number of new players.
