Match Analysis: CS Petrocub vs Ludogorets Razgrad
Date and Time: 29 August 2024 at 17:00 UTC
Stadium: Zimbru Stadium
Location: Chisinau, Moldova
Referee: Sascha Stegemann
Recent Performance
CS Petrocub:
1. CS Petrocub 2-0 Dacia-2 Buiucani (25 Aug 2024, Moldova)
2. Ludogorets Razgrad 4-0 CS Petrocub (22 Aug 2024, Europa League)
3. FC Sheriff 1-0 CS Petrocub (18 Aug 2024, Moldova)
4. TNS 0-0 CS Petrocub (13 Aug 2024, Europa League)
5. CS Petrocub 1-0 TNS (6 Aug 2024, Europa League)
Ludogorets Razgrad:
1. Beroe 0-1 Ludogorets Razgrad (25 Aug 2024, Bulgaria)
2. Ludogorets Razgrad 4-0 CS Petrocub (22 Aug 2024, Europa League)
3. Ludogorets Razgrad 1-0 Levski Sofia (17 Aug 2024, Bulgaria)
4. Ludogorets Razgrad 2-7 Qarabag FK (13 Aug 2024, Champions League)
5. Qarabag FK 1-2 Ludogorets Razgrad (6 Aug 2024, Champions League)
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Head to Head:
– Ludogorets Razgrad 4-0 CS Petrocub (22 Aug 2024, Europa League)
Predicted Lineups:
CS Petrocub (4-4-2 Formation):
– Goalkeeper: Silviu Smalenea (No. 1)
– Defenders: Ion Bors (No. 66), Victor Mudrac (No. 4), Sergiu Platica (No. 11), Ion Jardan (No. 90)
– Midfielders: Mihail Platika (No. 19), Teodor Lungu (No. 39), Corneliu Cotogoi (No. 94), Vasile Jardan (No. 30)
– Forwards: Vladimir Ambros (No. 9), Marin Caruntu (No. 22)
Ludogorets Razgrad (4-3-3 Formation):
– Goalkeeper: Sergio Padt (No. 1)
– Defenders: Aslak Witry (No. 16), Dinis Almeida (No. 4), Edvin Kurtulus (No. 15), Son (No. 17)
– Midfielders: Jakub Piotrowski (No. 6), Rwan Cruz (No. 12), Pedro Naressi (No. 30)
– Forwards: Rick Lima (No. 7), Kwadwo Duah (No. 9), Caio Vidal (No. 11)
Match Evaluation:
CS Petrocub’s Strengths & Weaknesses:
– Strengths:
– Home advantage which can provide a morale boost and crowd support.
– Defensive solidity which has been evident in domestic performances.
– Weaknesses:
– Struggled against stronger European opposition, as seen in the 4-0 loss to Ludogorets in the previous leg.
– Offensive capabilities are limited, with only a few goals scored in recent matches.
Ludogorets Razgrad’s Strengths & Weaknesses:
– Strengths:
– High-scoring ability with a prolific attack evidenced by the 4-0 win in the previous leg.
– Strong defensive organization with consistent clean sheets in domestic matches.
– Experienced squad with players capable of handling high-pressure European fixtures.
– Weaknesses:
– Occasionally vulnerable when playing away from home in high-stakes matches.
– Defensive lapses when facing top-tier opponents, highlighted by the heavy defeat to Qarabag.
Prediction:
Result: Given Ludogorets’ dominant performance in the first leg and their overall stronger squad, they are likely to secure another victory despite playing away. CS Petrocub will need a monumental effort to overturn the deficit, which seems unlikely given the current form and head-to-head results.
Predicted Final Score:
CS Petrocub 0-2 Ludogorets Razgrad
Potential Goalscorers:
– Ludogorets Razgrad: Kwadwo Duah, Rick Lima
This prediction takes into account the recent performances, individual player contributions, and historical head-to-head outcomes.
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