On Thursday, starting with 17:55, the match TSKA Sofia – Young Boys Bern will be played, from the round with number 4 in the Europa League Groups.
Group A, also part of AS Roma and CFR Cluj, is one of the most balanced groups in this season of the second European competition! At this moment, the Italian team leads the group, with 7 points accumulated after 2 victories and a draw, while Young Boys and CFR Cluj occupy the 2nd and 3rd positions – each with 4 points, while the last position we find the team from Sofia, which managed to win only one point in the round matches.
If AS Roma can only be said to be the main favorite to get first place in the group, when we talk about TSKA Sofia and Young Boys Bern, we can only talk about two “outsiders” fighting for second place. The two bands had a similar course, the good results being interspersed with modest matches. However, we must emphasize that in the direct match played on November 5, the Bulgarians had no chance! “Alb-rosii” scored 3 goals in the first half from Young Boys. The only reason why the score at the break did not increase in proportion was the relaxation of the Swiss team, which in the second act allowed itself to introduce on the field also players who have evolved less in this competitive season.
Taking into account the existing situation in the group, in order to keep intact the qualification chances in the next phase of the competition, TSKA Sofia is obliged to obtain all the points at stake. However, Young Boys Bern, in terms of value, is far behind and, at the same time, the “yellow-blacks” need the 3 points to consolidate their second position in the group. We take into account these aspects and invest in the evolution of the guests.
TSKA Sofia (4-2-3-1): Busatto; Mazikou, Mattheij, Antov, Vion; Sankhare, Youga; Penaranda, Yomov, Sinclair; Sowe;
Young Boys (4-3-3): Von Ballmoos; Hefti, Camara, Lustenberger, Lefort; Fassnacht, Sierro, Aebischer, Sulejmani; Nsame, Mambimbi.
In the tour, Young Boys Bern created 14 goal opportunities;
TSKA Sofia, 7 goals scored in the last 2 official matches played;
The Swiss, without failure in the previous 5 matches.
PREDICTION: Young Boys to win @ 1,85
