- CFR 1907 Cluj are unbeaten in 5 home games in all competitions (W3, D2).
- Tromso IL have lost 2 of their last 5 away games in all competitions (W1, D2).
CFR 1907 Cluj will have the game on the floor
CFR 1907 Cluj will be a difficult to beat and they should have the measure of Tromso IL in a close UEFA Conference League qualification game at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu on Thursday. CFR 1907 Cluj vs Tromso IL preview adds plenty of intrigue to this tie.
Earlier this season, Antonio Folha has had CFR Cluj playing with more ambition than in the recent past, mixing a pragmatic base with faster transitions and a more attack-minded approach. In terms of structure, they've largely been a 4-2-3-1 side, but have also utilised a 4-3-3 in recent games.
Whatever the formation, their pressing is often selective and they do not overcommit many players forward, preferring to stay compact and then explode forward when the ball is won in central areas. Cluj are in good form, coming into this game on the back of a 2-game winning streak after they thrashed FC Voluntari 5-0 in Liga I and Alashkert 3-0 in UEFA Conference League qualifying.
They should be able to control the game against Tromso and use their selective pressing game to limit their opponent's space to play. Alin Razvan Fica has been the spark that has set Cluj alight in this competition, scoring one goal in two games, while Heine Aasen Larsen has been Tromso's hot hand, having netted four of his team's 13 goals in the last five matches. CFR 1907 Cluj vs Tromso IL prediction points to a tight but controlled home performance.
Tromso will look to cause an upset
Tromso's style is a little more direct and wide, with their 4-3-3 system allowing the full-backs to push high and their high press trying to force turnovers in the wide areas. This clash of styles, with CFR more compact and transition-based while Tromso are wider and tempo-based, could come down to who controls the middle and the flanks.
CFR are a better set-up for this type of two-legged tie as they can stifle teams at home and then go to Norway to play with the lead. They have been in good overall form in recent months, going 5 wins, 4 draws and just 1 defeat in their last 10 games. Tromso, meanwhile, have been a little up and down, with 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats from their past 10.
They are coming off two straight losses after being beaten 1-0 at home and 3-1 away by FC Hradec Kralove in UEFA Europa League qualifying and we feel CFR, who are unbeaten in five home fixtures, can eke out a win. However, they are only a slight favorite at 2.6 with Tromso close behind at 2.7 and the draw at 3.2, so this looks like a battle. Our CFR 1907 Cluj vs Tromso IL betting tips lean toward the hosts in a low-scoring match.
Best value in CFR win and Under 2.5
A narrow win for CFR seems to be the most likely outcome and the odds on the home side look just a tad too short for our taste. We will take our chances on a win for the Romanian side that will see Under 2.5 goals land at 1.76 and Both Teams to Score - No at 1.92. The CFR 1907 Cluj vs Tromso IL prediction remains a home win with few goals.
CFR have been pretty stingy at the back in all competitions, while Tromso have only scored six times in their last five away. Another CFR 1907 Cluj vs Tromso IL prediction is that both teams may struggle to create clear chances.
