Inter Escaldes vs FCSB Prediction, Preview, Odds: 15/7/2025

As the UEFA Champions League qualification continues, Inter Club d’Escaldes prepares to face Romanian powerhouse FCSB in the second leg of their qualifying tie. The match is set to take place on 15 July 2025 at 18:30 UTC at the DEVK-Arena in Sant Julià de Lòria, Andorra. Inter Escaldes must overcome a 3–1 deficit from the first leg to keep their Champions League hopes alive.

Inter Escaldes Faces Uphill Battle on Home Turf

Despite a valiant effort in the first leg, Inter Escaldes could only find the back of the net once against FCSB, conceding three in the process. To advance, the Andorran side now needs a minimum two-goal margin win without conceding—a tall order by any standard.

That said, Inter Escaldes has reason to be optimistic when playing at home. The club is currently riding an unbeaten streak at the DEVK-Arena that dates back to 1 August 2024, when they suffered a 4–0 defeat to AEK Athens in the Conference League qualifiers. Since then, they’ve claimed four straight victories on home soil across competitions.

Domestically, Inter Escaldes remains a dominant force, clinching the Andorran league title for the fourth time in six years. Their current form suggests a team capable of resilience, even if they’re up against a well-oiled FCSB unit.

FCSB Riding Momentum, but Rotation Looms

FCSB comes into this match with a solid cushion, having claimed a 3–1 home win in the first leg. The Romanian champions—winners of their domestic title in back-to-back seasons—re-entered league action just last weekend against FC Hermannstadt. Despite the tight schedule, they managed to keep their unbeaten streak alive, now extending to 14 games in all competitions.

In terms of personnel, FCSB faces a few injury and availability concerns. Players like Martinez Viti and Sabatrian, each of whom scored three league goals last season, are likely to miss out again after being unavailable in the first leg. However, the club can count on its key forwards: Guillaume Lopez (last season’s league top scorer with 20 goals), Andreu (13 goals), and Alexandre Llovet (10 goals), all of whom are expected to feature.

Crucial players like Birligea, who netted 16 times in the league last season, and Stoian might remain sidelined. Yet, FCSB will be encouraged by the performances of David Miclescu, who scored in the first leg, and Italian playmaker Cisotti, who contributed two assists in that match. Midfielders Olaru and Florin Tănase also stood out, providing balance and creativity from central positions.

Tactical Outlook and Match Expectations

Historically, both teams tend to participate in low-scoring Champions League qualifiers. Of FCSB’s last 20 matches in the competition, just one has seen over 3.5 goals, and that was a lopsided away defeat which they avenged with a commanding display the following week. Similarly, Inter Escaldes has seen 18 of their last 20 games at this level stay under the 3.5 goal mark.

Given the narrow margins and defensive discipline both teams typically exhibit, another low-scoring contest seems likely—especially with Inter Escaldes needing to push forward while guarding against FCSB’s clinical counterattacks.

Prediction

While FCSB holds the upper hand, Inter Escaldes’ home record and motivation to overturn the deficit could see them rise to the occasion. However, with both teams leaning toward a conservative style and key players missing from both squads, a draw seems the most probable outcome.

Prediction: Inter Escaldes 1:1 FCSB