Thursday at 20:00 pm on the “Olimpico” in Rome will take place the Lazio-CFR Cluj match, counting for the fifth round of Group E of the Europa League.
The match is a decisive one for the students of Simone Inzaghi who are condemned to defeat the Romanian champion to keep the chances of qualifying at the European spring. With 3 points in the standings and ranked 3rd, the loyalists are virtually eliminated if they give up points or points in front of Dan Petrescu’s formation. Interestingly, neither victory gives the Italians the place in the spring of the Europa League, Inzaghi’s team needing victory in the final round with Rennes but also a success of the Celtic Scots in the “Gruia” in the final stage.
In contrast, the Romanian champion can obtain the qualification in the spring of the Europa League even on “Olimpico”. With 9 points after three rounds, CFR Cluj is second in the group with 9 points, one point behind leader Celtic Glasgow who is qualified in the European spring. It should be noted that in the event of the “Olimpico” clash, CFR Cuj will continue to have a real chance of qualifying in the Eurpa League in the spring, with the Transylvanians being required in the final round in the “Gruia” for a point in the clash with Celtic to reach their goal.
In the tour match, Dan Petrescu’s students won 2-1 in front of Simone Inzaghi’s team. After being led through the goal scored in the 25th minute by Bastos, the Transylvanians returned the score through the successes of Deac (min.41-pen.) And Omrani (min.75). After this perfect European debut, the Romanian champion suffered a “Scottish shower” giving away with a 2-0 duel with Celtic and then prevailed in both Hexagon and “Gruia” 1-0 in front of Rennes.
Probable teams Lazio Roma – CFR Cluj
Lazio: Strakosha- Luiz Felipe, Vavro, Acerbi- Lazzari, Parolo, Lucas Leiva, Milinkovic-Savic, Jony- Caicedo, Immobile
CFR Cuj: Arlauskis- Peteleu, Burcă, Cestor, Camora- Culio, Bordeianu, Djokovic- Deac, Omrani, Păun
PREDICTION: Lazio to win @ 1,65
