- CFR Cluj are without a win in their last five games, drawing four, including a 1-1 draw against Alashkert in the first leg of this tie.
- Alashkert are unbeaten in their last 10 games across all competitions (W6, D4).
Tight game expected in Romania
Following a 1-1 draw in the first leg, this UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 tie is finely poised going into Thursday's second leg at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu.
A CFR 1907 Cluj vs Alashkert prediction suggests that the return leg could be closely contested, with both sides still believing they can progress.
CFR 1907 Cluj are the odds-on favorites at 1.42 for the victory, while Alashkert are listed at 6.9 and the draw is 5.0.
These odds reflect the fact that CFR have had a mixed run this season, but Alashkert have an excellent spring and deserve their chance to cause an upset.
Alashkert are a solid team with a compact structure, Vahe Gevorgyan tends to set them up in a low-block with a physical presence and he has his team set up to sting opponents on the break, most notably wide.
The odds are generally tight and a couple of the markets stand out, with Both Teams to Score - No at 1.87 and Over 2.5 Goals at 1.6 offering a healthy return, which is why the betting tips will likely focus on the defensive angles.
CFR Cluj have been more impressive
Antonio Folha has made a good start to his time as CFR Cluj manager and has instilled a structured possession game, with wide outlets, quick transitions and aggressive counter-pressing.
This will be a test of where the Portuguese boss has got to with the team and he will need to get his side to pin Alashkert back, dictate the tempo and build up with patience if they are to get enough space to finish off the tie.
This prediction points to the hosts having the sharper overall structure, but they will still need to be patient against a well-organised opponent.
Cluj have won three, drawn five and lost two of their last ten in all competitions, which does not constitute a run, more a dip in form.
Alashkert are clearly on a roll, winning three and drawing two of their last five, and they showed steel to beat Elimai FC on penalties away from home.
Daouda Togola is their most trusted source for goals in UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 with one in two appearances, but he provides the visitors with a trusted option to play off in transition.
Alashkert have been very good on the road in this competition, winning three and drawing one, so they can definitely make this interesting for Cluj, but Andres Sfait gives the hosts the sharpest edge they need to edge it.
