- Alashkert are unbeaten in their last 10 matches in all competitions (Won 6, drawn 4).
- CFR 1907 have conceded just 5 goals in their 5 away matches across all competitions (average 1.00 per away game).
Dense and tight in Armenia
Alashkert will be desperate in this UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 second leg tie with CFR 1907 Cluj on Thursday. The home side come into this with some momentum after winning 3 and drawing 2 of their last 5, including a 5-6 win on penalties against Elimai FC after two 1-1 draws in the first and second legs of their first-round qualifier respectively.
Vahe Gevorgyan has fashioned a compact and tough to break down 4-2-3-1 side that can be dangerous on the break, thanks to their ability to get wide players in behind the opposition defenders and their ability to win their share of set-piece battles. Daouda Togola is Alashkert's most dangerous player in front of goal with 1 in 2 in UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 so far, but the team spirit and cohesion are what have seen them through to this stage.
Cluj are the favourites to win Thursday's second leg, but only just at 2.05, as compared to Alashkert's 3.65 and the draw at 3.25. CFR 1907 are a more solid than spectacular side and have drawn their last 3 consecutive matches, including the first-leg of this tie, which has kept them undefeated in 5, although they have only won 2 of those.
Spoils on the counter?
Antonio Folha has done well to get CFR Cluj to look a little better in the 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 system and the side have had some success in creating chances with their width and midfield circulation. That said, the visitors will have to be aware of Alashkert's counter attacks and will not have much space to develop their own attack. That clash of styles points to Alashkert's direct transitions against CFR's patient build-up, but CFR are the more likely of the two to nick it. However, Under 2.5 goals at 1.6 and Both Teams To Score: No at 1.72 look more likely given the trends of both sides heading into this game.
