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The last match of the 11th round in the Romanian Liga 1 will feature relegation battlers Chiajna hosting playoff hopefuls Pandurii Targu Jiu.
Chiajna has been poor this season, but they hit the jackpot last round with a 1-0 away win over one of the best teams in the league, Dinamo. Sure, the win was lucky and not deserved, but Chiajna did show some pretty solid defending, putting 9-10 men behind the ball and making it difficult for Dinamo to create chances. Defense is actually Chiajna’s only weapon right now, as their offense is horrific – with 5 goals in 10 matches they are by far the worst offensive team in the league.
Pandurii is considered to be one of the Top 4-5 teams in Romania, but they aren`t playing like it right now. Currently 7th in the standings, Pandurii lost their last two matches against CSMS Iasi (a shocker) and against Viitorul. The summer transfer campaign seems to have been a failure, as Pandurii lost their best players and brought in old, ineffective replacements – very big names for Romanian football, but way past their best days.
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Chiajna has a full squad available for this match. Pandurii can also field its best lineup with the exception of center back Bunoza.
Concordia Chiajna: Balgradean – Barboianu, Koenders, Albu, Bucurica – Gradinaru, Costin, Cristescu, Rosu – Constantinescu, Pena
Pandurii Targu Jiu: Lazar – Pleasca, Bujis, Vasiljevic, Grecu – Obodo, Sanmartean – Trifu, Herea, Antal – Tucudean
Neither team is playing well and both are in big need of points. The hosts need to get out of the danger zone, while Pandurii needs to stay in contact with the playoff spots. Chiajna is the type of pragmatic, defensive minded team which likes to crowd the box, so they will make it difficult for Pandurii to create chances – especially considering Pandurii’s form.
With the above in mind, I expect a cagey match and especially a very cagey first half. I expect a lot of caution and defending in the first 45 minutes, with both sides desperate not to lose their grip on the game, as they can’t afford to end up empty handed after the match.
As per the analysis, my tip is a draw at half time, moderate stakes on the bet. Prediction: Chiajna – Pandurii 1-1 (0-0 half time).
Pick: Half time draw
Odds: 2.05 @ Bet365
Stake: 6
Possible profit: 6.30
Event date: 3 October
