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CSMS Iasi takes on CSU Craiova in a clash with great implications for the relegation battle in Romania, especially for the hosts.
Iasi had an atrocious start to the season and already sacked two managers in the 13 rounds elapsed, but without much effect. However, they managed to win last round 1-0 at Rapid, their first win in 13 Liga 1 rounds and left the last spot in the standings, but things are not looking too good. The squad is not dirt poor but not too good either, many old players who lost most of their quality and some youngsters with doubtful abilities.
CSU Craiova had a similar bad start of the campaign, but unlike Iasi they totally turned things around when they changed the manager. With a duo of Sorin Cartu and Emil Sandoi at the helm, Craiova is looking much closer to what was expected from them, as they have a very good squad for Romanian standards and are one of the richest clubs in the league, being supported by politics. Since Cartu and Sandoi took over Craiova has not lost a single game, making it 7 wins and 2 draws in 9 matches, plus a qualification in the Romanian Cup.
Bet on CSMS Iasi – CSU Craiova with the best Romania Liga 1 odds at Pinnacle.
Team news & lineups
There are a couple of missing players for both sides, but really nothing major.
CSMS Iaşi: Grahovac – I. Voicu, Plămadă, Cr. Munteanu, Dima – Novac, Creţu – Bosoi, Olah, Ciucur – L. Dobre
CSU Craiova: Bălgrădean – S. Achim, Acka, Frăsinescu, Vătăjelu – Mateiu, Madson – Băluţă, Bawab, Târnăcop – Nuno Rocha / Curelea
I fully expect Craiova to get at least a point here, there is a serious difference in class between the two teams, and there`s an even bigger difference in form. Experience is also in Craiova’s favor, I`m talking about the coaching staff here, they could well be the difference makers in this clash. Home court advantage did not help Iasi too much here and they are struggling big time to win games, so my tip will be Craiova to win with a +0 asian handicap. I`m confident we won’t lose the bet (having watched Craiova first hand on the stadium recently, I can say they are incredibly well organized and very hard to beat), and hopefully Craiova will manage to bang in one or two goals, making the tip a winner. Prediction: CSMS Iasi – CSU Craiova 0-1.
Pick: Craiova (+0 Asian Handicap)
Odds: 2.06 @ Pinnacle
Stake: 8
Possible profit: 8.48
Event date: 9 November
