CFR Cluj vs Celtic Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League

Prediction published on 09/12/2019, 18:33  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 09/12/2019 at 19:34 in Europa League Predictions

Celtic won the Scottish League Cup at the weekend and are already through to the last 32 of the Europa League. It's been a long European season for them and CFR Cluj have played a major part. This is the fourth time these two teams have played each other, having also met in the Champions League qualifying rounds. On that occasion, it was Cluj who knocked Celtic out but they could only draw 1-1 with them at home. Celtic lost the home leg but got revenge on Cluj when winning 2-0 at home earlier in this group. The Scottish champions qualified with two games remaining and are four points clear at the top.

While Celtic may have little to play for apart from a bit more revenge, Cluj have a lot at stake. They are second in the group and only three points ahead of Lazio and need a point from this match to qualify. That's because Lazio are ahead of Cluj on head-to-head results, so if they win at Rennes, the pressure is on Cluj. The home side have won both of their home games in this group but Celtic have played well on their travels in this group with four points from two games. Go for both teams to score in this match.