Over 70% possession was not enough for Lugano to get the better of Cluj in the first leg. In fact, it was the visitors who had the better chances to score – two shots on goal to one – and they also missed a penalty early in the match. All this, of course, suggests one thing.
It is clear that the Romanians are the favorites in this match. This is because, in general, they have mainly held their own, demonstrating defensively that they are ready to play this type of game despite constant pressure, and because now, playing at home, they will also have the support of their fans. In short, it seems to us that this match is pretty much decided. Lugano, like Cluj, showed last weekend that they are focused solely and exclusively on this match: both teams lost in their league games, making quite a few changes to their line-ups, confirming that trying to advance in this competition is of fundamental importance for everyone. But there is the home advantage, which will definitely make the difference this time. Cluj should eliminate the Swiss. We are convinced of this.
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The prediction
It will be a tense, tactical match. At least that’s how it should be at the beginning. It could even be decided by a moment in favor of Cluj. If they get another chance from the penalty spot—which they failed to convert last week—we are convinced that they will not let it slip. Ultimately, the match should see fewer than three goals in total.
Probable line-ups for Cluj-Lugano
CLUJ (4-3-3): Hidrick; Bosec, Synan, Ilie, Camora; Muhar, Djokovic, Fica; Nkololo, Munteanu, Korenica.
LUGANO (4-1-4-1): Saipi; Zanotti, Papadoupolos, Mai, El Wafi; Grgic; Steffen, Bislimi, Dos Santos, Alioski; Koutsias.