FC Astana - CFR Cluj Prediction, Picks and Tips
As part of the Champions League 1st Qualifying Round, on Tuesday evening, July 9, Kazakhstan's representative will host Romanian representative CFR Cluj at Astana.
Astana left 19 weeks behind in the Kazakhstan Premier League and had 38 points in the leadership. Having the same score as the closest opponent, the host is able to maintain the lead with more than 2 matches. 3 weeks before the end of the league Champions League will give a tough qualifying exam Astana, last season, this tournament, the first qualifying round had to say goodbye. The main advantage of the host in this match is the continuation of the league and the team is ready for the match tempo. However, this advantage may turn into a disadvantage considering that the Kazakhstan League will end in 3 weeks. Astana left behind an intense league fixture.
CFR Cluj opens the season early. In the last season, the guest team finished the league with 54 points at the end of 26 weeks and became the champion of the Champions League in 2018/2019. The last match in May and the season ended the team, Champions League Groups to start the season to fight on behalf of the early start. CFR Cluj, who will give the first official exam after a 2-month break, will have difficulty in reaching the win in the first match both with the displacement disadvantage and the lack of match tempo.
Our recommendation tip for FC Astana - CFR Cluj: FC Astana to win @ 1,85