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The most anticipated clash of the Romanian Liga 1 eleventh round will see CFR Cluj take on Dinamo Bucharest in a match between the 2nd and 5th place.
CFR was not expected to challenge for the Top 3 places this year and they started the season poorly being easily knocked out by Minsk in the Europa League, but surprisingly CFR managed to find some form and won 6 consecutive matches until finally being defeated by Targu Mures last round, 2-0. Despite this good run, the hosts really do not have anything special, they are a good team with a good defense and a difference making striker (Tade), but no more than that.
Dinamo is just 3 points behind CFR in the standings but unlike the Cluj side, the Red Dogs had a dream draw in the first 10 rounds, playing only second tier opponents and they really should have gained more points. The visitors are on the back of a 1-1 draw with Craiova after previously winning the derby game against Rapid in magnificent fashion, 3-0 on the road despite playing 85 minutes with 10 men. Dinamo has a very good offensive lineup and a poor defense but the attackers are inconsistent and due to the fact that Stoican is a defensive coach, Dinamo manages to not concede too much.
Bet on CFR Cluj vs. Dinamo Bucharest with the best odds on the web offered by Pinnacle.
Team news & lineups
Both teams will be able to field very strong lineups today, however Dinamo does have problems in the center-back area.
CFR Cluj: Felgueiras – Sušić, Larie, Rada, Camora – Muniru, Monroy – Jakoliš, Guima, Ivanovski – Tadé
Dinamo: Marc – Fai, Bărboianu, Nedelcearu, Grecu – Boubacar, Elton – Rotariu, Matei, Lazăr – Alexe
Quality wise these two sides are evenly matched, and the short term form is also relatively similar. CFR however always played well against Dinamo and I don`t see the Red Dogs being able to win this one on the road – on the other hand, the odds for a CFR win are ridiculously low, as this has all the makings of a balanced game. Expect Dinamo to play clever defensively and try to hit on the breaks, while CFR will dominate possession. In the end a draw would likely satisfy everyone involved, it will probably be a low scoring one as well. My tip is the draw. Prediction: CFR Cluj – Dinamo Bucharest 0-0.
Pick: Draw
Odds: 3.53 @ Pinnacle
Stake: 5
Possible profit: 12.65
Event date: 18 October
