Maccabi Petah Tikva vs CFR Cluj Prediction: 8/8/2024

Maccabi Petah Tikva’s last stint in the top flight ended with eight losses in their final 12 matches of the regular season, indicating that their return to this level could be quite challenging. Facing CFR Cluj might not be ideal for them, as Maccabi Petah Tikva has recently secured eight wins out of ten games.

Maccabi Petah Tikva has shown remarkable consistency in their home games in the Conference League, with 19 consecutive matches featuring over 2.5 goals. Similarly, CFR Cluj has seen the deadlock broken in 17 of their last 19 second-tier fixtures, suggesting that a goalless draw is highly unlikely in this encounter.

In terms of both scoring and conceding, Maccabi Petah Tikva has been consistent, with their last nine top-flight matches featuring goals at both ends. CFR Cluj has experienced a similar trend, with eight of their last ten league games also seeing both teams score. Therefore, it seems probable that both teams will find the net in this match.

 

Prediction

CFR Cluj ended last season strongly in away games, winning five of their final eight trips. In contrast, Maccabi Petah Tikva struggled at home, losing four of their last seven top-flight fixtures. Given these trends, Maccabi Petah Tikva may find this match challenging.

Prediction: Maccabi Petah Tikva 1 : 2 CFR Cluj