Thursday, Cluj faces CSKA Sofia on behalf of the 5th day of the Europa League. Cluj must win to stay alive in this group while CSKA Sofia is already out of the race for qualification.
After finishing in 2nd position in his group behind Celtic but ahead of Lazio and Rennes last season, Cluj was stopped in the round of 16 by the future winner, Sevilla FC. For the moment, the Romanians do not manage to do as well in this group where they occupy only the 3rd place. However, they had started well by winning against CSKA Sofia (0-2) and then defeating Young Boys (1-1). On the other hand, they could not do anything against Roma on the first leg (5-0) as on the return (0-2) but they remain 3 points behind 2nd place. Lacking confidence, they missed each other in the league this weekend against UTA Arad (0-1) and are now 3rd in their country, 6 units behind the leader, Steaua Bucharest.
Less experienced in European games, CSKA Sofia is suffering in this group A of the Europa League where it took only one point during the first 4 days. Paradoxically, it was against the cador of this group, Roma, during the second day (0-0). Otherwise, the Bulgarians lost against Cluj in the first leg (0-2) and against Young Boys in the last two days (3-0 and 0-1). On the national scene, the teammates of the former Guingampais Sankharé have in relevance posted the best after a failed start to the season. They remain on 3 consecutive victories, the last of which was obtained this weekend against CSKA 1948 Sofia (2-0).
In Cluj, the French Pereira and Omrani (ex OM), as well as the former Rennais Sylla, are the players best known by the French-speaking public. On the other hand, the former Marseille is in the infirmary just like the titular defender Cestor. In addition, the excellent midfielder Deac and the important Hoban are positive for the Covid.
On the visitors’ side, the entire workforce should be able to play this meeting. Also, defenders Mazikou (ex Lorient) and Vion (ex Metz), midfielder Sankharé (ex PSG, Guingamp, Bordeaux) and striker Keïta (ex Dijon) all apply for a starting place just like the Bulgarian international defenders Galabov and Zanev and Watford loaned forward Jerome Sinclair.
This meeting will be played behind closed doors.
The two coaches are entitled to 5 substitutions.
Already eliminated from this competition, CSKA Sofia could therefore focus on its championship and ignore this meeting that Cluj could therefore win. Cluj victory!
Betting Tips: Cluj
Odds: 1.57
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