CFR Cluj has been outstanding on their home turf this season in the Conference League, securing 19 points from a possible 21.
On the flip side, Maccabi Petah Tikva has struggled to adjust to a higher tier of competition, recording four defeats in seven away matches, which casts doubt on their prospects in this tough league.
Goals have been rare in Maccabi Petah Tikva’s away matches in the Conference League, with less than 2.5 goals scored in 12 of their last 14 matches, including in all of the last six.
A similar trend of low scoring matches is seen with CFR Cluj, where six of their last eight games in this competition have also resulted in few goals, indicating that a high-scoring encounter is unlikely.
Additionally, it’s uncommon for both teams to score in CFR Cluj’s recent home games, with this happening in only four of the last 20 matches. Maccabi Petah Tikva shows a similar pattern, with both teams scoring in only two of their ten away games this season, suggesting little chance of this trend changing in their next match.
Prediction
CFR Cluj, having qualified for the Conference League, has demonstrated strong defensive prowess, achieving clean sheets in three of their last four matches.
Maccabi Petah Tikva has displayed defensive strength as well, with clean sheets in seven of their last nine games. Deviating from this form of defense would be unexpected.
Expected Outcome: CFR Cluj 1, Maccabi Petah Tikva 0
This prediction reflects the likelihood of a closely contested match, with CFR Cluj potentially edging out a win due to their robust defense and home advantage.
