FC Astana vs CFR Cluj Prediction & Tips
Astana is the champion of the last 5 seasons in Kazakhstan, without having a real rival to the title.
In the current edition of the championship it started a little harder, managing to climb the first position of the ranking just three days after the victory of Tobol, the former leader.
As opposed to previous years, the defensive began to give off.
For example, if the season 2018 only got 8 goals in 17 home games, now has 11 goals in just 10 games.
Roman Hrihorciuk’s heads are midfielder Muratzaev and Tomason or Mubele striker.
In the hosts team is also Dorin Rotariu, the former player of Dinamo, indisputably titled in the middle line.
In Kazakhstan, the championship is in full swing, so Astana has a slight advantage being on the pace, unlike CFR who only played an official match.
The new season started with a defeat (undesired after the game’s appearance) in the Romanian Supercup.
Dan Petrescu’s possession was 53% in the lead, and the statistics agreed with them – possession being 15 percent.
During the training period he played 5 friendly matches, winning 4 victories and a draw.
It should be noted that only one of the 5 games had over 2.5 goals in the final.
Cristi Manea, Adam Lang, Kevin Boli, Cristi Bud, Bryan Nouvier and Alexandru Ionita left this summer.
Among the newcomers I nominate the central defender Andrei Burca (FC Botosani), right defender Mateo Susic (Sheriff Tiraspol), midfielders Michael Pereira (Malatyaspor) and Luis Aurelio (Gaz Metan) and striker Mario Rondon (Gaz Metan).
According to prosport.ro, George Tucudean is not on the UEFA doubles list with Astana.
Dan Petrescu has available as Omrani, Rondon and Costache strikers.
Astana (4-2-3-1): Eric – Rukavina, Simunovic, Postnikov, Beysebekov – Logvinenko, Maevskiy – Tomasov, Sigurjonsson, Rotariu – Muratzaev.
CFR Cluj (4-3-3): Arlauskis – Peteleu (Susic), Vinicius, Muresan, Camora – Djokovic, Bordeian, Culio – Deac, Omrani, Costache.
There are no direct meetings between FC Astana and CFR Cluj.
Astana received a goal in nine of the last 10 games played at the Nur-Sultan stadium. 1.60 is odds for Over 0.5 goals CFR Cluj.
CFR Cluj put a lot of emphasis on defensive organization in training matches. 1.50 is the odds for Under 2.5 goals.
Astana has lost 3 of its last 5 games played in front of its supporters. 1.73 is the odds for Double chance x2.
Betano takes into account that FC Astana is in full season and offers a share of 2,12 for the hosts victory.
A match with goals on both sides and at least 3 at the end has a 2.80.
Betting Tips Astana vs CFR Cluj – Champions League – July 9, 2019 Football Tips & Picks Tips Betting Tips Betting Champions League
Astana is NOT that rewarding home team in recent years.
Only in the last 5 home games lost 3 times, with Pavloda, Sahtior Karagandi and Kairat Almaty.
The only team that failed to mark Nur-Sultan this year was Zhetysu.
CFR showed well in the Romanian Supercup, Deac, Costache and Omrani, creating a lot of chances.
The goal of Dan Petrescu’s team is to leave with a positive result from Astana, but a defeat at the goal limit marked it puts it in the position of favorite for the return hand on July 17th.
FC Astana – CFR Cluj FREE TIPS
FC Astana – Win @ 2.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
