Cluj vs Braga prediction 07.08.2025 | Europa League Qualifiers
CFR Cluj
Kick off:
Date:
Braga
1
4.60
X
3.55
2
1.75
Contents
- Competition: Europa League Qualifiers, 3rd Round, 1st Leg
- Date: Thursday, 7th August, 2025
- Kickoff: 17:30 UK / 18:30 CEST
- Venue: Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu (Cluj-Napoca)
On Thursday evening, CFR Cluj and Braga will face off in the first leg of the third round Europa League Qualifiers at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu in Cluj-Napoca. The Romanian team is trying to secure the European Groups Stage after a two-year wait, while the Portuguese side is aiming to secure their EL Group Stage in back-to-back seasons.
CFR Cluj vs Braga Head to Head (H2H) stats
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CFR Cluj
3 : 1
Braga
Champions League
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Braga
0 : 2
CFR Cluj
Champions League
These teams met twice in their history, and to everyone's surprise, Cluj won both times (3:1 and 2:0). That was back in 2012 in the Champions League Group Stage when Cluj finished third and Braga fourth (last) in the group with Manchester United and Galatasaray.
Cluj team overview
Last year, Cluj finished second in the league, nine points away from the eventual champs, FCSB. However, by winning the Cup, we could call the last season a success. Unfortunately, this season started really poorly, excluding the EL Qualifiers games. They began the year by losing the Super Cup to FCSB and then were terrible in the domestic league, where they won only four points in four rounds, which is nowhere near expectations.
Yet, in the EL Qualifiers, "The Ceferiștii" have been good, eliminating Hungarian Paks on a 3:0 aggregate and then the Swiss Lugano after extra time following a 0:0 draw in regular time.
Last matches of CFR Cluj
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CFR Cluj
2 : 3
U Craiova
Liga 1
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CFR Cluj
1 : 0
Lugano
Europa League
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CFR Cluj
0 : 2
Argeş
Liga 1
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Lugano
0 : 0
CFR Cluj
Europa League
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Rapid Bucuresti
1 : 1
CFR Cluj
Liga 1
CFR Cluj lineup
Goalkeeper
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89
Otto Hindrich
Defenders
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33
Antonio Bosec
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6
Sheriff Sinyan
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27
Matei Ilie
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45
Mário Camora
Midfielders
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88
Damjan Djokovic
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8
Alin Fica
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17
Meriton Korenica
Forwards
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96
Béni Nkololo
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9
Louis Munteanu
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93
Virgiliu Postolachi
Braga team overview
Braga have been mostly the fourth-best team in Portugal in the previous decade, and the last season was no exception. During the offseason, Braga were active, and it seems they have gotten better. They eventually won all five friendlies while facing some solid opponents like Celta Vigo and Panathinaikos.
However, when it mattered the most, in the EL Qualifiers, Braga weren't at an expected level. After a goalless draw in both games against Levski Sofia, Braga eventually won after extra time. Yet, the bookies heavily favor them before the first leg, offering odds around 1.15 on them reaching the next phase of the Qualifiers.
Last matches of Braga
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Braga
1 : 0
Levski Sofia
Europa League
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Levski Sofia
0 : 0
Braga
Europa League
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Braga
2 : 1
Panathinaikos
Club Friendlies
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Wolfsberger AC
0 : 2
Braga
Club Friendlies
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Braga
1 : 1
Benfica
Liga Portugal
Braga lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Lukas Hornicek
Defenders
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15
Paulo Oliveira
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4
Sikou Niakaté
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14
Gustaf Lagerbielke
Midfielders
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6
Vítor Carvalho
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20
Mario Dorgeles
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8
João Moutinho
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29
Gorby
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10
Rodrigo Zalazar
Forwards
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21
Ricardo Horta
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7
Roger
Prediction
Cluj's offense really struggled in most games lately. In the last five games, they only scored three goals in regular time - 0.6 per game. Additionally, in the EL Qualifiers, they were fantastic for this bet, with three out of four matches ending in a 0:0 draw.
Braga have also been great for this bet in the EL Qualifiers. They played only two games, and both finished with a 0:0 draw, at least in regular time. So, combined, these teams played six games, five of which were goalless draws.
Considering all the above, we believe that an under 2.5 goals bet is the safest option for this EL Qualifiers tie.
3 Reasons why we should see fewer than three goals
- Cluj went under 2.5 goals in four of the last five games
- Three out of four of Cluj's EL games ended as goalless draws
- Braga's two EL Qualifiers games finished as a goalless draw (in regular time)
Main prediction CFR Cluj - Braga
Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
Paripesa
1.67
