The Romanian League 2022/23 moves to the Qualification stages. Universitatea Cluj and FC Arges Pitesti both finished outside the top six and are participating in the Relegation Group qualification. This is the first game of the group and both teams would be aiming for a good start. My recommended betting pick in this game would be a win or draw for Universitatea Cluj. Here's why you should bet on the hosts go win;
1 the difference between both teams is very huge and although they finished in the bottom 10, Universitatea Cluj is a completely better team from defense to attack than FC Arges Pitesti. I think this should be a good start for the hosts who are looking to extend their stay in this competition and there's no better way to start your campaign than against a team with a very thin squad. FC Arges Pitesti has spent a large part of the last decade in the lower division and it looks like they're heading back there with the quality of players they have. There is no good striker in the team and it gets worse when you look at their options in defense. Universitatea Cluj might not have a flashy team but they have a starting XI that is enough to cause damage to the visitors, hence my choice of a home win.
2 both teams have had very different runs ahead of this game and only one team stands out. Universitatea Cluj began the month with a two-nil win over their FCV Farul Constanta and that was their third win in as many as four games. Their run this season has been good enough and they have more victories than FC Arges Pitesti. Looking at the visitors' last five games, I can only see a win for the home team. FC Arges Pitesti's last win was as far back as 7th December 2022 against Universitatea Craiova, and their best result this year is a draw. Universitatea Cluj is doing well right now and I see them bagging all three points against FC Arges Pitesti to start their campaign Inna high note.
