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CFR Cluj will entertain Neman at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu in UEFA Conference League qualifying on Thursday. The hosts boast four appearances while the visitors are returning to the competition for a second time.
CFR vs Neman Preview
CFR Cluj finished second in the Romanian SuperLiga playoff round last season to earn a spot in the Conference League second qualifying round. This is their fourth consecutive appearance in the competition, which began in 2020-21. The hosts reached the knockout round playoffs in 2022-23 – their best record so far.
Ceferiștii have opened their domestic campaign, winning once and drawing once in the two matches they have played so far. They sit fourth with four points ahead of matchday three. CFR are undefeated in their last four matches (W2, D2) and have been flawless in their last five matches at home.
Neman are back in the competition following a disastrous elimination in the third qualifying round last season at the hands of Celje (5-1). The visitors will begin this edition in the second qualifying round thanks to their second-place finish in the Belarusian Premier League last season.
The Grodno-based side are waging a promising campaign in the new domestic top-flight season. They sit third in the standings with 33 points – two behind the top spot - after 15 rounds of matches. However, they are about to face a team more versed in this competition and who will be playing in front of a home crowd.
CFR Cluj vs Neman Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- CFR Cluj have won all of their last five home matches in all competitions.
- CFR Cluj have recorded only one defeat in their last 10 matches, winning seven times and drawing twice.
- CFR Cluj have played 104 UEFA games, winning 37, drawing 23 and losing 45 while Neman have played 14, with three wins, six draws and five losses.
- Neman have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches on the road.
- CFR Cluj have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their last five matches while Neman have won four times and lost once. Form Guide: CFR Cluj: D-W-D-W-L, Neman – W-W-W-L-W.
CFR Cluj vs Neman Prediction
CFR are expected to make the most of their home advantage as they look to win big, with the return leg in mind.
Neman may not be going for a win but will rather aim to prevent the hosts from imposing a scoreline that will be difficult to overturn at home.
CFR are the favorites based on form and home advantage.
Prediction: CFR Cluj 3-1 Neman
CFR Xluj vs Neman Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – CFR Cluj to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: CFR Cluj to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Neman to score - Yes
