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Romanians CSMS Iasi, playing for the first time in Europe, will take on a much more famous Hajduk Split team in the Europa League second qualifying round, first leg.
Iasi was not able to reach the playoffs in Romania last season and barely finished 7th in the standings. However, they were awarded an Europa League spot as some of the teams that finished ahead of them had financial problems and were not eligible to compete in Europe. The hosts are a decent team, well organized by their Italian coach, playing a disciplined brand of football. They lost 2-3 key players over the summer and did not bring in great replacements, but played well in friendlies.
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Hajduk Split finished 3rd last season in Croatia, but they were miles behind Dinamo Zagreb (24 points) and Rijeka (16 points). The visitors have lost some strength in the last couple of years, they have some financial problems and aren`t the side that challenged for the title in Croatia anymore. Still, Hajduk is definitely the better team in this tie.
Team news: CSMS Iasi has a full squad available, aside from 2 new players who are not yet fit enough. Hajduk is also healthy, only missing Susic.
Hajduk might not be the team it was 5 years ago, but they are still a decent club and deserve to be favorites against Europa League rookies CSMS Iasi. Still, playing in Iasi will not be easy – it`s the biggest match in Iasi’s history. With both teams being in the off season break, that should favor the hosts, as the gap in quality is a bit reduced by the lack of competitive football.
I expect Iasi to play their usual defensive, disciplined brand of football and I don`t think they will lose this game at home. On the other hand, Hajduk should have sufficient quality to avoid a loss as well. My tip is the draw. Prediction: CSMS Iasi – Hajduk Split 0-0.
Pick: Draw
Odds: 3.32 @ 1xBet
Stake: 4
Possible profit: 9.28
Event date: 14 July
