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CFR Cluj will welcome Lazio to the Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu in the second leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League knockout playoffs on Thursday (February 23).
In their first-leg clash at the Stadio Olimpico in the first leg last week, Ciro Immobile's first-half goal ensured a 1-0 win for ten-man Lazio, who had Patrick sent off in the 13th minute.
Cluj snapped their three-game losing run on Sunday (February 19) with a 3-1 home win over Arges Pitesti in Liga I. Lazio, meanwhile, made it two wins in a row across competitions as Immobile's second-half brace helped them overcome Salernitana 2-0 away in Serie A on Sunday.
CFR Cluj vs Lazio Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have crossed paths three times across competitions since 2019, with a couple of these meetings coming in the group stage of the Europa League in the 2019-20 season. All three meetings have produced conclusive results, with Lazio enjoying a 2-1 lead.
- Lazio went winless in away games in the Europa League, failing to score in two of their three outings
- Cluj suffered one defeat in their home games in the Europa Conference League, winning the other two and keeping clean sheets in the wins.
- Lazio have seen under 2.5 goals in their last six games across competitions, while four of the last five games for Cluj have seen under 2.5 goals.
- The hosts have lost three of their last four games across competitions, failing to score in the three games.
- Lazio have lost two of their last five games, failing to score in both defeats.
CFR Cluj vs Lazio Prediction
The hosts have been inconsistent in recent games but won 2-1 in the Europa League at home against Cluj in 2019.
After a run of four games without a win, Lazio, meanwhile, have won consecutive games without conceding. Maurizio Sarri's side could opt for a defensive approach. Consideirng that, a share of the spoils could ensue, and Lazio going through on an aggregate win.
Prediction: CFR Cluj 1-1 Lazio
CFR Cluj vs Lazio Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5
Tip 3: At least a goal to be scored in the first half - Yes
Tip 4: Ciro Immobile to score or assist any time - Yes
