FCSB – FC Voluntari, Picks and Tips
FCSB has again distanced itself from rival CFR Cluj, reaching a gap of 8 points. The chances are still only theoretical in the fight for a new title, at least the way things are looking at the moment. On the other hand, with a win at this stage combined with a draw or a Craiova win, the battle could be close again. But it all depends on the play of Toni Petrea's team. Even though the team lost the match against CS U Craiova, the game was not bad at all. Quite the contrary. FCSB dominated the match against the Oltenians, missed many chances. But the misfortune, with that goal taken from a penalty, at the last phase of the first half made the red-blue team lose again precious points in the fight for the title. Things didn't get much better for FCSB in their last win either. The Red and Blue won with great emotions on the field of FC Argeș, with a goal scored in the last minutes. It was the defence that disappointed this season, and the permutations in defence were felt, especially in some games. In the last direct match, in the very last round of the regular season, Petrea's team won in the last phase, after Tavi Popescu's super goal. Becali was again unhappy with several players, this time the ones targeted were Tănase or Coman. There are expected to be more changes, again, in the first 11, but against Voluntari, if FCSB would play to their potential, victory should not be missed. In their last 5 home games, the red-blue have three defeats. Will the hosts get the win in the FCSB - FC Voluntari duel?
Voluntari continues to be the pleasant surprise of this edition of Liga 1. After impressing in the regular season with a top 5 finish, the Ivorians are not just looking to be a mere play-off presence. After the bad start, the defeat on the field of the champions, Ciobi's team won the next two games. And they were victories against teams with a good rating in League 1. 3-1 against CS U Craiova, a team that was coming after 7 consecutive victories and 1-0 against Farului, another solid team with play-off ambitions. Ilfovenii moved up to fourth after their latest wins, just three points behind Olten. Liviu Ciobotariu said before the start of the play-off that his team would not just make an appearance in their first play-off appearance, and the Ivorians did not disappoint. Even in the match against the leader, Voluntariul was for a long time equal to CFR. With a squad made up of some very experienced players, but also some youngsters with great enthusiasm, Ciobi managed to make Voluntari an extremely uncomfortable side. Especially against title contenders. In the matches played on foreign soil, the Voluntari team has had a relatively modest run. Only four wins and six defeats for Ilfoveni in matches played away from home in the regular season. In fact, the last win on foreign soil was at the beginning of December, 2-0 away to FC U Craiova. It will be at least as difficult a game as the last direct encounter. Voluntari will try to play a solid game and come out on top. Maybe even with a positive result. Will the guests manage to pull off a surprise in the FCSB - FC Voluntari clash?
Our recommendation tip for FCSB – FC Voluntari: FCSB TO WIN @ 1.60