În faza preliminară a Ligii Campionilor, David Miculescu ar putea începe jocul din a doua rundă.

Here’s a detailed preview of the Inter Escaldes vs FCSB second-leg on July 15, 2025:

Match Context & Form
First-leg result: FCSB secured a 3‑1 win in Bucharest on July 9, with goals from Miculescu, Olaru, and Ștefănescu; Rafinha scored for Inter Escaldes

FCSB form: Riding an 11-game unbeaten streak (8 wins, 3 draws), fresh from the Romanian Supercup win over CFR Cluj
BetMines
. At home, FCSB has been dominant, winning six of their last seven and keeping three c

Inter Escaldes form: Undefeated in 22 matches across all competitions, champions of Andorra, with strong away run (7 wins, 3 draws)
. However, they were thrashed 8‑3 on aggregate by AEK Athens in last season’s European qualifiers
Team News & Lineups
FCSB:

Missing: defender Joyskim Dawa & winger Octavian Popescu (injured)
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Daniel Bîrligea may return from a toe injury; striker David Miculescu scored in the first leg and is favourite to start

Likely lineup (4‑1‑4‑1):

GK: Ștefan Târnovanu

Defence: Crețu, Ngezana, Radunović, Chiricheş

Midfield: Olaru, Șut, Alhassan, Tănase

FW: Politic possibly starting, with Miculescu leading attack

Inter Escaldes:

Manager expected to stick with 4‑2‑3‑1: Díaz in goal; Muñoz, Muguruza, Puentes, Sánchez in defence; Alonso & Mohedano in DM; Torre, Mohedano, De la Torre behind lone frontmen Rafinha & Guillaume Lopez

Rafinha and Lopez likely to lead attack again

Tactical & Goals Prediction
High-scoring potential: Both teams favor open games—FCSB have seen BTTS (both teams to score) in 4 of last 5 fixtures and Inter have scored in most away games, despite their underdog status

Probable outcome: FCSB are strong favorites. Forecasts range from 4‑0 to 4‑1, with both teams likely to find the net .

Summary & Tip Sheet
Aspect Take
FCSB to win Very probable – dominant at home and stronger squad.
Total goals Over 3.5 highly likely; both teams to score.
Correct score 4‑1 or 4‑0 favour FCSB; Inter Escaldes likely hit once.
Key bets FCSB to win, Over 3.5 goals, BTTS, FCSB scores in both halves.

Final Prediction
FCSB progress comfortably to round two with a 4‑1 victory (aggregate 7‑2). Expect goals at both ends and a showcase of FCSB’s class.