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March 17, 2017, Cluj-Napoca, Stadium: “Dr. Constantin Radulescu “time: 18:30 p.m. (Ligue 1 – Round 2 – play-off
CFR Cluj vs Astra Prediction & Betting tips
CFR Cluj :
CFR Cluj started on the wrong foot in the play-off, being defeated in the first round by Steaua Bucharest 2-0 (Harlem-Eddy Gnohéré 84, Ovidiu Popescu 90 + 1) in a match on “National Arena” . The team coached by Vasile Miriuţă was 6 minutes a draw, but after receiving gap, no longer had the strength and time to level. This failure came after four consecutive successes.
After the first stage “railroaders” came in last place in the play-off standings, being 5 points of leader FC Steaua Bucureşti and future. It will be a tough match with Astra Giurgiu in Gruia, which Transylvanians wants to win, continue to hope for the title. In the regular season, “purple and white” Astra won both round at Cluj (5-1) and the return on Giurgiu (2-1).
Cluj is important to get over the defeat against Steaua. Play-off matches are much heavier and will play tomorrow with Astra Giurgiu, then CS Universitatea Craiova. There are nine stages disputed and if players do not come back, they will have little chance to get involved in the fight for the Championship.
The hosts have players injured or suspended for the match against Astra Giurgiu. After finishing the regular season, all yellow cards are canceled.
-CFR Cluj has only one draw in the last 5 rounds
-Vasile Miriuţă’s team has 4 wins in 8 games played with Astra in Cluj
-The last 3 home matches of “railway” were under 2.5 goals
Astra :
Astra Giurgiu played better than CS Universitatea Craiova in the first round of the playoffs, but only managed a draw 0-0. Thus, after eight consecutive wins in Ligue 1, the squad coached by Marius Şumudică had to settle for a draw with white game of Craiova.
After disputing first stage of the playoffs, “black and whites” ranks 3rd with 23 points, 4 points and Steaua future. They aim to win the title again, after eight consecutive victories incredible series that have had to clash with Gigi Mulţescu Craiova. Additionally they want very much revenge on “railway” after defeats in the regular season.
Players have a moral good and will go to Cluj with the thought of making a good match and win the 3 points. A draw would not be profitable nor Cluj nor Giurgiu, if they want to fight for the title. However a point in Gruia CFR would be good for “black devils”, provided they win the next game at home against FC Future.
Guests have players injured or suspended for the match against CFR Cluj.
-Astra Giurgiu has one win in eight games played against CFR Cluj
-Marius Şumudică’s team has 4 consecutive wins away
-“White-blacks” have scored 6 goals in the last 2 trips
Probable teams CFR Cluj – Astra Giurgiu:
► CFR Cluj: Minca – Tiago Lopes Larios A. Muresan, Camora – Russian L., Filipe Nascimento – Al. Peacock, C. Deac, Nouvier – Omrani
Reserves: Marc T., Peteleu, Horj, Gomelt, Juan Carlos, Sorsa Bud
► Astra Giurgiu: S. Lung jr. – Al. Stan Săpunaru Fabrício, Morais Júnior – Seto, Lovin – Balaure, Budescu, Filipe Teixeira – D. Niculae
Reserves: P. Iliev, Belu, Geraldo Alves, Boubacar, Al. Ionita II, D. Florea, S. Buş
CFR Cluj vs Astra head to head
01.12.16 L1 Astra CFR Cluj 1 : 2
21.08.16 L1 CFR Cluj Astra 5 : 1
16.07.16 SC CFR Cluj Astra 0 : 1
13.02.16 L1 Astra CFR Cluj 2 : 2
19.09.15 L1 CFR Cluj Astra 1 : 1