AS Roma vs CFR Cluj Betting Odds and Predictions - Europa League 2020

AS Roma vs CFR Cluj Betting Odds and Predictions – Europa League 2020

Rome wants a clear home win

Betting Prediction: Handicap: Home win -1
Betting Odds: 2.05

Far less clear than AS Roma would like, group A of the Europa League has so far been down to business. As a big favourite for the Romans, the promotion to the sixteenth-finals should actually be a matter of form. In order not to get into serious trouble, a home win is now urgently needed.

Cluj, on the other hand, got off to a tailor-made start and is currently at the top of the table as an outsider with the same point Romans. The hopes of the Romanians to take something countable with them from the Eternal City are too high, but they are not, after all, they go to the lion’s den.

Accordingly, in the game AS Roma vs. CFR Cluj also clearly set the odds on the side of the hosts, who recently showed repeated good performances. Now the Romanians should definitely lose their lead in the table and this should be done with a statement in the form of clear success.

 

AS Roma – Statistics & current form

So far, the Italians’ Europa League season has not been as confident as hoped, as a narrow 2-1 win against Bern was followed by a goalless home draw against the Bulgarian group underdog Sofia. The Romans have now praised an improvement for the upcoming home game and even if the fans will not be in the stadium directly, the upcoming performance should contribute to their satisfaction.

Pedro and Dzeko on the offensive top

Since the disappointing start of the season with a defeat in their first league game, Roma is unbeaten in seven games and was also the first team to take a point from the Italian leaders Milan. Mainly responsible for the good performances are the offensive routines Pedro and Dzeko, both of whom have already repeatedly entered the shooting list.

With 15 goals in eight games, Rome has a hit rate of almost two per game, but they still failed to score a single goal against bottom group Sofia last week. Dropouts like this are no longer allowed in the further course of the competition and should be seen as a wake-up call.

Still without Zaniolo

It is also bitter that offensive jewel Zaniolo is still injured, but unfortunately, there is no prospect of a return soon due to his cruciate ligament rupture. At least central defender Smalling is ready for action again, as our Europa League injury list shows.

Coach Fonseca is also very happy about his support because the Roma have repeatedly revealed weaknesses on the defensive. Although the box could be kept clean in the last two games, before that it set an alarming eleven goals in six games of the season. So the back team is by no means solid.

Nevertheless, in the game AS Roma vs. CFR Cluj a tip on the hosts clearly the first option. Due to the last upward trend shown, a clear victory is more than just possible. At least one goal by the guests is not excluded.

The probable lineup of AS Roma:
➤ Mirante – Mancini, Ibanez, Smalling – Karsdrop, Pellegrini, Veretout, Spinazzola – Mkhitaryan, Pedro – Dzeko

Last matches from AS Roma:

Serie A
⚽️ 11/01 2020 AS Roma 2 – 0 AC Fiorentina
Europa League Group A
⚽️ 10/29 2020 AS Roma 0 – 0 PFC CSKA-Sofia
Serie A
⚽️ 10/26 2020 AC Milan 3 – 3 AS Roma
Europa League Group A
⚽️ 10/22 2020 BSC Young Boys 1 – 2 AS Roma
Serie A
⚽️ 10/18 2020 AS Roma 5 – 2 Benevento

CFR Cluj – Statistics & Current Form

The Romanians have made a convincing start to the season in the Europa League and are laughing from the top of the table in Group A after two match days. For the Romanian champions, therefore, fans and players in the game AS Roma vs. CFR Cluj also made a forecast for the hosts that they would like to bring under pressure.

Defensive is required

Coach Petrescu now sees the need for his team to add an extra dose of concrete on the defensive because Rome is best known for its offensive qualities. If you can keep the attacking stars of the Roma in check, then with a little luck you could win points. But nobody dares to make a corresponding prediction.

As an outsider, the more defensive 4-2-3-1 system will probably be used again in Rome, which coach Petrescu occasionally exchanges for the more offensive 4-3-3 variant. First and foremost, it is definitely crucial to get a few goals as possible. The first defeat of the season last weekend is a bad omen.

How much risk does Petrescu take?

With a purely defensive tactic, there will hardly be anything to be gained in Rome, because the experienced offensive forces of the hosts know how to deal with such an opponent. In addition, the Romanians only failed to score in two games of the season, a certain offensive spirit is also in this team.

The bookmakers at least agree that the Petrescu-Elf’s chances are negligible. As our betting base, odds comparison shows, in the game AS Roma vs. CFR Cluj scores the betting odds in the range of 8.50.

Accordingly, a point win would be a huge surprise, because, in fact, Rome has recently been able to convince, especially in the league. An opponent like Cluj should therefore hardly be a stumbling block.

Probable lineup of CFR Cluj:
➤ Belgrade – Susic, Vinicius, Burca, Camora – Djokovic, Hoban – Rondon, Paun, Deac – Debeljuh

Last matches from CFR Cluj:

League I
⚽️ 11/01 2020 CFR Cluj 1 – 2 Gaz Metan Medias
Europa League Group A
⚽️ 10/29 2020 CFR Cluj 1 – 1 BSC Young Boys
League I
⚽️ 10/25 2020 FC Voluntari 0 – 1 CFR Cluj
Europa League Group A
⚽️ 10/22 2020 PFC CSKA-Sofia 0 – 2 CFR Cluj
League I
⚽️ 10/17 2020 CFR Cluj 2 – 1 Botosani

 

AS Roma vs CFR Cluj – Direct comparison / H2H balance

The two clubs have already faced each other twice in the group stage of the Europa League. In these four games, the Roma celebrated two wins, while Cluj won the first meeting of the two teams in 2008. The remainder of the game ended in a draw.

AS Roma vs CFR Cluj betting odds in comparison

🔻 Betting Prediction: AS Roma
🔺 Betting Odds: 1.33
🔻 Betting Prediction: Draw
🔺 Betting Odds: 5.25
🔻 Betting Prediction: CFR Cluj
🔺 Betting Odds: 9

AS Roma vs CFR Cluj Betting Odds and Predictions

According to the general starting position, AS Roma vs. CFR Cluj the odds are confirmed, which gives the hosts a clear favourite role. The Roman offensive stars around Dzeko want to stir up the Romanians properly and ensure clear conditions with a clear success. In this way, the table situation should also be brought back into balance.

Key facts – AS Roma vs CFR Cluj tips

🔺 The Roma have recently conceded no goals twice
🔺 Cluj lost in the league for the first time at the weekend
🔺 With four points each, the two teams in the table are still tied

Since Rome can mostly convince in their own stadium, which already underlines nine home goals scored, we rely on a handicap at a rate of 2.05. It could be worthwhile in the game AS Roma vs. CFR Cluj also missed a tip on a high number of goals or a double-sided goal because both teams bring the appropriate playing equipment.