Thursday, Cluj welcomes the Young Boys of Bern for a meeting of group A of the Europa League. Cluj is aiming for a second victory in this group while the Young Boys will try to take their first points.
2nd in his C3 group behind Celtic but ahead of Lazio and Stade-Rennais, Cluj stood out by coming out of a fairly tough group. Then, the Romanian club had done well in the round of 16 but gave in to Sevilla FC, without ever losing (1-1 at home, 0-0 away). Thanks to his title of champion in Romania, the Railwaymen were able to win the dams of C1, where they were quickly dismissed, then those of C3 where they dismissed Djugarden (0-1) and KuPS (3-1) to join the group stage. Last week, they went for a precious victory against CSKA Sofia (0-1) and therefore returned well to this group. In the league, they also remain on two successes obtained against Botosani (2-1) and Voluntari (0-1) this weekend.
Not spared by the draw last year, the Young Boys failed to break through the Europa League groups last year by finishing only in 3rd place behind Porto and the Rangers but in front of Feyenoord. On the other hand, at the national level, they distinguished themselves by achieving the Cup-Championship double without having too much competition. Authors of a mixed start to the championship (3 wins and 2 draws), the Young Boys nevertheless occupy the top of the standings in Switzerland after their victory last weekend against Lucerne (2-1). However, they were beaten when they entered the Europa League by Roma (1-2).
In Cluj, the team is almost the same as last year and the French Pereira and Omrani (ex OM) are still there just like the former Rennais Sylla. On the other hand, Omrani is out of form. Among the executives, we find the circles Deac, Costache, Itu, Paun and Hoban. Last week, the Colombian Rondon and the veteran Deac allowed the Railwaymen to prevail.
This summer, the Young Boys separated from the former Parisian Hoarau, replaced numerically by the Rennais Siebatcheu who struggles to show himself to his advantage. Behind, we find the former defender of Amiens Jordan Lefort. Author of 32 goals last season, the very good Nsame scored his second goal of the season last weekend. A priori, the defender Garcia could return after having tested positive for Covid but those not used since the resumption Martins, Lauper, Spielmann and Petignat should not make the trip.
The match will be played with a limited number of spectators (30% of the stadium capacity).
Coaches have the possibility of making 5 substitutions during the game.
Undoubtedly a little stronger on paper than their opponent, the Young Boys could come to seek at least one point in a meeting which should not be too spectacular. Draw or win Young Boys!
Betting Tips: Draw or win Young Boys and less than 3.5 goals
Odds: 1.73
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