CFR Cluj vs FC Lugano prediction 31.07.2025 | UEFA Europa League
CFR Cluj
0 - 0
Half time: 0 - 0
Full time: 0 - 0
Kick off:
Date:
Lugano
1
2.79
X
3.14
2
2.74
Contents
- Competition: UEFA Europa League
- Date: 31st July, 2025
- Kickoff: 18:30 UK / 19:30 CEST
- Venue: Dr. Constantin Radulescu
On Thursday, FC Lugano will be looking to show the same dominance in possession against CFR Cluj as in the first leg. The two teams will meet in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round at the Dr Constantin Radulescu Stadium after a 0-0 draw in the first game.
In the first leg, FC Lugano were the dominant team on home soil, but were unable to convert their high possession (77%) into significant goalscoring opportunities. It would be naive to expect the Swiss Super League team to dominate the game with the same conviction in the away match, but they will certainly not allow CFR Cluj to dictate the game at will.
CFR Cluj vs Lugano Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Lugano
0 : 0
CFR Cluj
Europa League
CFR Cluj team news
CFR Cluj are expected to field the same starting XI to the one of last week. They lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, with B. Nkololo and M. Korenica running the flanks.
Last matches of CFR Cluj
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CFR Cluj
0 : 2
Argeş
Liga 1
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Lugano
0 : 0
CFR Cluj
Europa League
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Rapid Bucuresti
1 : 1
CFR Cluj
Liga 1
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CFR Cluj
3 : 0
Paksi SE
Europa League
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CFR Cluj
2 : 1
Unirea Slobozia
Liga 1
CFR Cluj lineup
Goalkeeper
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89
Ottó Hindrich
Defenders
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86
Viktor Kun
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4
Léo Bolgado
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44
Daniel Dumbravanu
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3
Aly Abeid
Midfielders
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8
Alin Fica
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10
Ciprian Deac
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11
Adrian Păun
Forwards
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77
Andres Șfaiț
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29
Moussa Samake
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19
Marko Gjorgjievski
FC Lugano team news
FC Lugano reportedly have no injuries or suspensions ahead of the second leg. Although A.E. Wafi and D.D.S. Coreia were both substituted off before the hour mark and could potentially make their way for M. Bottani and M.B. Mahmoud.
Last matches of Lugano
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Lugano
1 : 2
FC Thun
Super League
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Lugano
0 : 0
CFR Cluj
Europa League
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Lugano
2 : 1
Rapperswil-Jona
Club Friendlies
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Lugano
1 : 1
Young Boys
Super League
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Servette FC
4 : 1
Lugano
Super League
Lugano lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Amir Saipi
Defenders
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2
Zachary Brault Guillard
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4
Damian Kelvin
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17
Lars Lukas Mai
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22
Ayman El Wafi
Midfielders
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20
Ousmane Doumbia
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21
Yanis Cimignani
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8
Anto Grgić
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10
Mattia Bottani
Forwards
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25
Uran Bislimi
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91
Kevin Behrens
Prediction
After the goalless 0-0 draw in the first leg in Switzerland, CFR Cluj should have been given a better chance of progressing to the next round based on home advantage alone. However, FC Lugano were so dominant in terms of possession in the first leg (77% compared to 23%) that if they manage to at least halfway repeat this dominance on Thursday, they have a very good chance of at least securing a draw in regulation time. What's more, CFR Cluj have also failed to impress in the domestic league so far - they suffered an unexpected 2-1 defeat against Arges Pitesi. Our betting tip is that FC Lugano will achieve at least a draw on Thursday (double chance x2).
Three reasons we expect Double chance x2
- The first leg ended in a goalless 0-0 draw
- FC Lugano dominated possession, having the ball for 77% of time during the course of 90 minutes
- CFR Cluj were defeated by Arges Pitesti 2-0 in the Romanian Superliga at the weekend, indicating their vulnerability
Main prediction CFR Cluj - Lugano
Lugano win or draw (X2)
Best Odds:
Paripesa
1.5
