Our prediction for this Europa Conference League match:
Maccabi Petah Tikva
Match Time & Date:
08/08/2024
20:00
Prediction: 0-1
CFR Cluj
Vivacom Arena will be the centre of attention when Maccabi Petah Tikva and CFR Cluj go head to head in the Conference League third qualifying round, first leg. Maccabi Petah Tikva aim to put an end to their three-game losing run in all competitions, but their display in a massive 5-0 defeat to Braga is not giving fans a reason for optimism. To make things even worse for the Israeli outfit, talented defender Guy Deznet limped off with injury in the last qualifying game.
The Romanians, on the other hand, rolled over Neman of Belarus in round 2, but they do not want to stop now. As Thursday’s clash will be played on the neutral location (Sofia, Bulgaria), we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on the visiting team. Nigeria forward Peter Michael is pushing for a rare start after scoring as a substitute in a local derby against Universitatea Cluj at the weekend.
Highlighted Team (CFR Cluj):
Cluj are one of the oldest clubs in Romania as they were founded back in 1907 when the city of Cluj-Napoca was part of Austria-Hungary. The Feroviarii host their rivals at Dr. Constantin Radulescu Stadium, the venue which can hold up to 23,500 spectators.
Cluj are one of the most successful Romanian clubs of the 21st century, with the team clinching their fifth domestic trophy in the 2018/2019 season. Universitatea Cluj are considered the club’s fiercest rivals and it has to be noted that they first faced each other back in October, 1920.
The Feroviarii hold rivalries with Dinamo Bucuresti, Rapid Bucuresti, FCSB, Universitatea Craiova and Politehnica Timisoara as well. Speaking of European competitions, Cluj did well to make it to the UEFA Intertoto Cup final in 2005, with the team losing to French club Lens in the double-header. Cluj footballers wear claret shirts and claret shorts when playing at home, whilst the club’s away kit is white.
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