Brasov is coming after a total fluke last round, at Bistrita. They lost 2-1 after not showing anything in the game, despite the fact they won convincingly against the same Bistrita, 4 days earlier in the Cup. Still, Brasov is a traditional home team and it will not be out of line to claim they are a real force at home. This year, only Dinamo managed to win at Brasov`s home ground, but after a game where Brasov enjoyed near toatl domination. Brasov managed to stay undefeated even after Steaua`s or Urziceni`s visits, while they trashed Pandurii, this speaking only about their most recent home games. For today, midfielder Nicolae Grigore is suspended, but Maldarasanu will come back after missing the game from Bistrita for the same reason.
Squad problems
By winning last round at home against Pandurii, Iasi put an end to a series of 4 consecutive losses. That series could look surprising, especially after Iasi enjoyed a good run previously in the league. But the truth is Iasi is a small team, with a week rooster, and fluctuations are nothing special for a team at their level. Problems with salaries, some big problems with injuries, prevented them to hold a better league position after 14 rounds, despite the fact they play a nice and attacking football. For today, beside their long term injured Milea and Negru, also Straton, Buta and Viveiros are doubtful. Their problems will be even bigger, as 3 of their key players are suspended: important defender Ad Ilie, playmaker Ignatov and striker Cristi Bratu.
Home win
Considering Brasov`s home tradition and Iasi`s important squad problems, I could say a Brasov win here is close to a banker. Still, the price for a home win is low, and that`s why I will go for some higher odds and a somehow safe bet. Even if Brasov will fail to win by more than one goal, we will have a refund, although my predicted score for this game will be something like 2-0 for the home side.
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Prediction:
Tip: 1 AH (-1)
Odd: 1.75
Bookie: Bet365
Stake: 7 /10
Tipster: Kather
