Alashkert – CFR Cluj Prediction & Picks (09.08.2018)

Alashkert and Cluj meet at Vazgen Sargsyan anvan Hanrapetakan Marzadasht, in a match for this phase of the UEFA Europa League (3rd Qualifying Round). These two teams have never faced each other before, so this will be their first direct confrontation. In this game the home factor may be decisive, since the Alashkert presents considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor.

Alashkert:

The home team reaches this stage of the UEFA Europa League (3rd Qualifying Round) after having eliminated Sutjeska, after a draw at home by (0-0) and a victory by (0-1) away at the previous eliminatory. This is a team that, oddly enough, has had better results in away matches than at home, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses in away matches; against 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 losses at their stadium. In the last match they played, for the Premier League, they beat Ararat away by (0-1). In the last 10 home matches Alashkert has won 3, tied 5 and lost 2. Their defense has been very strong, as they only suffered goals in 3 of the last 10 games.

The Alashkert leaves for this match with a victory in the field of Ararat, by 0-1, in a match for the championship of Armenia. To reach this stage of the Europa League, the landlords surpass the Sutjeska. In this first leg game against Cluj, Coach Varuzhan Sukiasyan is expected to play 3-6-1, favoring the low block and counterattacks by the flanks: Poghosyan and Marmentini must play for the flanks of the team. As is natural, the Armenians have enormous defensive and offensive frailties. For this game the coach of the house can count on all the players at his disposal.

Cluj:

The visiting team plays their first match in this edition of the UEFA Europa League with the intention of winning a positive result as a visitor. This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 8 draws and 1 loss in away matches; against 11 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss at their stadium. The team comes to this match after a home victory with Concordia Chiajna by (2-1). In the last 10 away matches for all competitions, Cluj won 3, drew 6 and lost 1.

The CFR Cluj leaves for this match with a home victory over Concordia, 2-1, returning to the triumphs after four consecutive games without winning in several competitions. We remember that the Romanians reach this stage of the Europa League after having been eliminated from the Champions League by the Malmo. Regularly coach Toni Conceição opts for a 4-2-3-1, benefiting possession of the ball and organized attacks, especially through the right flank. The spearhead Tucudan is one of the great highlights of the team, being very fast and excellent in the finalization. There are no absences of weight for this game.