Cluj vs. Jablonec: Preview and betting tips

The mathematics of progression is clear. Jablonec still has a chance to advance from the Conference Europa League group, but it’s not up to them. Moreover, coach Petr Rada still claims that Jablonec is all about the coefficient. So he will definitely go for the win in Cluj. Will he succeed?

Jablonec are now third in their group with six points, with Cluj last with one point. The northerners are only a point behind second-placed Randers, who will play on the ground of Cluj, while the Danes will attempt a miracle in Alkmaar.

Randers are not expected to win in the Netherlands. If Jablonec beat Cluj, they could therefore guarantee second place. But what are his chances?

Cluj are certainly not shining in Europe. It has nothing to play for, except its honour. And playing at home? It hasn’t won once in its last five home games in the European Cup (0-3-2).

Jablonec may not be shining in Europe either, but it hasn’t had bad results. It’s picking up points, but not wins. In five matches, it has only beaten Cluj, winning 1-0 at home.

But what is not playing into the hands of the Northmen is their results from away games. They have lost six of the last ten, winning only two.

Cluj are slight favourites for the match, mainly due to their home environment, but betting on the winner could be tricky. However, Jablonec should definitely not lose.

If there is one thing that can really be counted on, it is that not many goals will fall. Cluj don’t score too many goals at home, Jablonec don’t score too many goals away.

It’s worth noting the statistic that Cluj has failed to score a single goal in the first half in 16 European Cup matches. It cannot be ruled out that a similar situation will be repeated now.

Let’s not expect a goal feast. At most three goals will be scored in the match, if at all.