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CFR Cluj vs Sporting Braga: prediction & betting odds 7 August 2025

The first leg of the third qualifying round of the 2025/26 Europa League between CFR Cluj (Romania) and Braga (Portugal) will take place on August 7 at the Constantin Radulescu Stadium in Cluj-Napoca. CFR Cluj vs. Braga: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

CFR Cluj

With great difficulty, the Romanians advanced past Lugano in the previous stage of the tournament. Both matches of this encounter ended in a goalless draw, but thanks to a goal scored in extra time in Switzerland, Dan Petrescu's team moved to the next round of the European competition. Notably, the last time CFR played in the Europa League qualifiers was in 2014, but they did not progress past the third qualifying round then.


  • In their last 11 Europa League matches, the Romanians have secured only 1 win in regular time (5 draws and 5 losses).
  • At least one team failed to score in 90 minutes in CFR Cluj's last 4 games in this European competition.
  • No more than two goals were scored in regular time in 7 of the last 10 home matches of the Romanians in this tournament.

Predicted lineup for CFR Cluj (4-3-3)

Otto Hindrich – Mario Camora, Matej Ilie, Sheriff Sinyan, Antonio Bosec – Alin Fica, Meriton Korenica, Damjan Djokovic – Beni Nkololo, Louis Munteanu, Virgiliu Postolachi.

Braga

Like the Romanians, the Portuguese also finished both of their matches in the previous Europa League stage with a 0-0 scoreline. However, Carlos Vicente's team advanced in the tournament thanks to a single goal scored against Levski in extra time during the return leg at their home ground. Last season, Braga also started from the second qualifying round of this European competition and eventually reached the main stage.


  • The club has not lost in regular time in 13 of their last 17 Europa League matches (8 wins and 5 draws).
  • At least one team failed to score in 90 minutes in 5 of Braga's last 6 matches in this tournament.
  • The Portuguese have a 6-match winless streak in regular time in this European competition (3 draws and 3 losses).

Predicted lineup for Braga (4-3-3)

Lukasz Gorniak – Gustav Lagerbielke, Paulo Oliveira, Sikou Niakate, Vitor Carvalho Vieira – Jean-Baptiste Gorby, Joao Moutinho, Mario Dorgeles – Ricardo Horta, Rodrigo Salazar, Roger Fernandes.

Referee

Elchin Masiev (Azerbaijan)


Matches – 3 (International matches, 2024/25 – 2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 14;

Average yellow cards per match – 4.7;

Red cards shown – 1;

Average fouls per match – 25;

Penalties – 33%.

Match Prediction: CFR Cluj vs. Braga

Both teams failed to score over 180 minutes in the previous stage, but also did not allow their opponents to score. It is likely that the upcoming encounter will also feature a low number of goals, with both clubs focusing on defense. The Romanians rarely showcase high scoring at their arena – in 6 previous Europa League matches, they only managed to score more than 1 goal once. Similarly, the Portuguese have not scored two or more goals in their last 5 away matches in this European competition.


Additionally, it is highly probable that CFR will avoid defeat in Cluj. The Portuguese have been winless in their last 6 away Europa League matches. Meanwhile, the Romanians have decent home records – only 2 losses in their last 11 matches in this European competition.

 

Considering the above, I suggest a combined prediction – "1X and Total Under 3.5 goals"

Betting tips 7 August 2025

CFR Cluj have already played four matches in this Europa League campaign, while Sporting Braga have featured in two, with both sides needing extra time to progress. This upcoming fixture is expected to be closely contested.

CFR Cluj began their European journey by overcoming Paksi FC, following a goalless draw in the away leg and a commanding 3:0 win at home. They then met Lugano, adopting a largely defensive approach across both legs. The decisive moment came in the 96th minute of the second leg, with that goal being the only one scored in the 210 minutes of football against Lugano. The team has been struggling for form, failing to win any of their last five matches in regular time, with four of those games featuring no more than two goals.

Sporting Braga had a similar route, playing out two goalless draws against Levski Sofia. Despite dominating possession and generating chances, they only managed to advance thanks to a goal scored in the 104th minute. However, the squad arrives in good form, having won five consecutive friendlies, including notable victories over Celta de Vigo (3:1) and Panathinaikos (2:1).

Both teams are defensively well-organised but often lack cutting edge in the final third. Given the cautious approach typically employed by both sides, a low-scoring contest appears likely.

Betting prediction
Total Under 2.5
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Odds
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Daniel Vasile Petrescu
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Player Matches Goals
Line-up
Otto Hindrich
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Mario Camora
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df. 0 0
Sheriff Sinyan
df. 0 0
Alin Răzvan Fică
mf. 0 0
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Meriton Korenica
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Virgiliu Postolachi
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Alessandro Micai
gk. 0 0
Anton Kresic
df. 0 0
Léo Bolgado
df. 0 0
Simão Pedro Dias da Rocha
df. 0 0
Yacoub Aly Abeid
df. 0 0
Ciprian Ioan Deac
mf. 0 0
Răzvan Gligor
mf. 0 0
Tidiane Keita
mf. 0 0
Viktor Gyorgy Kun
mf. 0 0
Andrei Ioan Cordea
fw. 0 0
Marko Gjorgjievski
fw. 0 0
Muhammed Cray Badamosi
fw. 0 0
Sporting Braga

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coach
Player Matches Goals
Line-up
Lukáš Horníček
gk. 0 0
Gustaf Johan Lagerbielke
df. 0 0
Paulo Oliveira
df. 0 0
Sikou Niakaté
df. 0 0
Víctor Gómez
df. 0 0
Jean-Baptiste Gorby
mf. 0 0
João Moutinho
mf. 0 0
Maho Yepie Dorgeles Guy-Mario Bocha
mf. 0 0
Rodrigo Zalazar
mf. 0 0
Fran Navarro
fw. 0 0
Ricardo Orta
fw. 0 0
Substitutes
Alaa Bellaarouch
gk. 0 0
Tiago Sa
gk. 0 0
Bright Akwo Arrey-Mbi
df. 0 0
Leonardo Filipe da Cruz Lelo
df. 0 0
Diego Henrique Oliveira Rodrigues
mf. 0 0
Gabriel Silva Moscardo de Salles
mf. 0 0
Ismaël Seifallah Gharbi
mf. 0 0
Vitor Carvalho Vieira
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