CFR Cluj vs Sevilla Predictions

• CFR Cluj have exceeded expectations this season, qualifying from Group E with Celtic.
• Sevilla topped Group A having won five of their six games.
• Cluj have only scored six goals in the Europa League this season whilst conceding just four times.
• Sevilla have scored 14 goals in their six Europa League matches this season, an average of 2.33 per game.

Are Cluj able to gain a first leg advantage?

Cluj have performed well this season, coming through a group that contained Celtic, Lazio and Rennes. Not many predicted that Cluj would make the knockout stages but they beat all three of those sides on their way to picking up 12 points in their six games. Their win against Celtic in the final group game sealed their place in the last 32 but they face a tough test against Sevilla.

Despite their good form in coming through Group E, Cluj were only able to score six goals in their six games.  They won three of their four games by a single goal only beating Celtic by two goals in gameweek six. Their defensive record was superb however, conceding just four goals to this point.

Will Sevilla be able to take an away goal advantage back to Spain?

Sevilla were the standout side in the groups stages of this year’s Europa League, amassing the most points and only seeing their 100% record fall apart at the last hurdle when they were beaten by APOEL in what was a must win game for the Cypriot side.

Sevilla scored 14 goals in their six group games this season, scoring two or more goals on four occasions as they romped to qualification. Their defensive record was just as good, conceding just three goals and keeping four clean sheets and they certainly look like the team to beat this season.

Can Cluj pull off a shock or will Sevilla take the win?

Whilst this looks to be a tricky away trip for the Spanish side, they will still be confident of finding a result and with their odds hovering around evens, there is plenty of value in backing Sevilla. We’re predicting that Sevilla will take a big advantage into the second leg and are backing them to win this match.

There doesn’t look like there will be a lot of goals in this match with both defences looking mean so far this season. We think Sevilla possess a touch of class in attack though and we’re predicting that the visitors will pick up a 2-0 win.