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Young Boys vs CFR Cluj Prediction & Betting tips
Is there a nasty Christmas surprise for Young Boys Bern? The Swiss champions have one leg in the second round of the Europa League. In order to be able to hibernate safely internationally, at least one point must be scored against the direct competitor CFR Cluj on the final day of the group stage. The Romanian representative, for his part, is doomed to win.
According to the latest results, however, this seems rather unlikely and the best bookmakers clearly favor the Swiss. Kick-off in the Wankdorf stadium is on Thursday evening at 17:55 p.m.
Young Boys :
The results so far this season are almost flawless for Young Boys Bern – at least nationally. There was no defeat for the reigning champions and in the table of the Super League the black-yellows lead the table again quite clearly early on.
On an international level, in addition to the defeat in the Champions League qualification against FC Midtiylland, there were two defeats against the top team in Europa League Group A. AS Roma were a size too big for the Swiss in both matches. Second place, which is enough to advance, is within one’s grasp. Gerardo Seoane’s team are in good shape ahead of the decisive duel against Cluj.
At the weekend, the team gained confidence with a 3-2 away win at FC Luzern. One of the three goalscorers was once again top scorer Jean-Pierre Nsame, who was able to score a goal in the fifth competitive game in a row. Together with Christian Fasnacht, he will form the attack on Thursday. Overall, no experiments are to be expected when choosing the line-up and Coach Seoane takes the opponent from Romania very seriously.
The trainer only has to change on the defensive. Mohamed Camara is missing there after being sent off in Rome. Gianluca Gaudino would be a possible replacement in the back four. In terms of quality, the home side are clearly superior in this game and if Bern acts focused from the first minute, then the prognosis for the home team between the Young Boys and CFR Cluj has a good chance of success.
CFR Cluj:
The strengths and weaknesses of coach Dan Petrescu’s team are relatively easy to read. While CFR Cluj is very stable defensively and can be an unpleasant opponent, there is a lack of individual class in attack.
Only six goals against in twelve matches in the national league ensure that the team is in a decent third place after twelve match days. In the Europa League, a jump into the knockout phase would be a great success. After three encounters without a goal of their own, the goal risk must increase on Thursday.
Hope rests on the shoulders of the two top stars Mario Rondon and the oldie Ciprian Deac. The latter scored twice in the 2-0 win against Polo Iasi at the weekend and is in top shape again after an injury. Rondon, who scored two of the Romanians’ three goals in the Europa League, is currently in a minor downturn and has not met in five competitive games. With Omrani, Cestor, Chipciu and Ben Yousseff, some players are out due to injuries.
The underdog needs an absolute creamy day in the Swiss capital and also the necessary bit of luck if a tip on the odds of the guests is to be promising between the Young Boys and CFR Cluj. The Romanians have nothing to lose at the Wankdorf stadium and at least this could be an advantage for the outsider.
Young Boys vs CFR Cluj head to head matches
29.10.20 EL CFR Cluj Young Boys 1 : 1
25.01.13 CF Young Boys CFR Cluj 1 : 1