Häcken and CFR Cluj meet in the first leg of the Conference League qualification final, both sides under pressure after inconsistent recent weeks. Häcken come into this clash on the back of a poor domestic run, losing three of their last five in the Allsvenskan and struggling for cutting edge, though their 1–0 away win at Brann in Europe showed they can still produce when it matters.

CFR Cluj, meanwhile, arrive after a turbulent spell themselves, winless in their last four competitive matches, including back-to-back defeats against Braga that ended their Europa League hopes. Defensively, they have looked shaky, conceding three at home to Botosani and three against Craiova in the league.

With both teams battling form issues, this first leg has the feel of a cagey contest, but Häcken’s home advantage and Cluj’s leaky defense suggest the Swedes may look to seize an early edge before the return fixture.

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