Steaua vs. U Cluj

Steaua recovered important points in 2008 and with a win tonight they can reach first place in Romanian league . Their play isn’t great but is clearly improved . In 2008 they had trouble scoring but their defense was good . For this game there is a big doubt over Mirel Radoi , important defensive midfielder ( even defender ) that could jeopardize clean sheet tonight against last placed team in the league .

U Cluj was whole season attacking minded team but they are conceding far too many goals . They created some surprises lately winning away with Rapid and home against Otelul after being down 0-1 and playing 10 men . Impressive come back .

U Cluj  has big hopes for this game , unreal in my opinion . They are hoping ( from their declarations ) to bring 3 points from this away game .

Probable team Steaua: Zapata - Golański, E.Baciu, Ghionea, P.Marin - Pleşan, Ov.Petre - Nicoliţă, N.Dică, Mendoza - Pepe Moreno;

 Injured: Emeghara; Suspended: D.Goian, Lovin, V.Badea

U Cluj probable tea, : Merlier - S.Rădoi, Astorga, Bilica, Dancia - Bundea, Boudaréne, Baiano, Coman - N.Jovanović, Goga;

Injured: Süller, Unguruşan, Olah, Sabo; Uncertain: Bundea, Silvăşan; Suspended: Cl.Raducanu

U Cluj received lately some offers for their players , one offer is from Partizan Belgrad and somehow this makes me think they aren’t really thinking they can escape relegation this season . U Cluj has important game next home game against another relegation contender and they should be realistic and think more on that game . Possible score is 1-0 .

My pick :

Steaua – U Cluj  , Steaua wins to nil @ 1.75 7/10 GB