Braga vs CFR Cluj Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Aug 2025

Europa League qualifying Betting Preview: Braga vs CFR Cluj

Portuguese Primeira Liga club Braga host Romanian SuperLiga side CFR Cluj in the second leg of this Europa League qualifying tie at Estadio Municipal de Braga, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Thursday 14 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

We can bank some insurance on the outsiders by wagering CFR Cluj +1.25 at -111 on the Asian Handicap. Our money is divided between +1 and +1.5 and we’re happy to back them against Braga.

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Braga won their last game, beating Tondela at home. It was a 3-0 Primeira Liga victory at Estadio Municipal de Braga. The Archbishops enjoyed 68% possession and had six shots on target, with Carvalho, Pau Victor and Ricardo Horta among the goals.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Braga claimed a 2-1 away win over CFR Cluj in the first leg at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu. Sheriff Sinyan netted for the Romanian side, while Jean-Baptiste Gorby struck twice to give Braga the advantage.

5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 12.7 attempts. Braga have had 58.1% possession, 483.5 passes and 5.5 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.8 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 8.1 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 3.8 corners.

Top scorer Ricardo Horta has found the net 4 times, Uros Racic 3, with Rodrigo Zalazar and Ismael Gharbi both scoring 2. Ricardo Horta is top assists maker with 3, while goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek has kept 3 clean sheets.

CFR have won 3, lost 3 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.6 goals from 13.2 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 46.3% possession, 353.9 passes, 5.5 corners in their favour and 3.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 10.9 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.

Virgiliu Postolachi and Louis Munteanu have top scored with 3, while Matei Cristian Ilie is next on 2. Beni Nkololo is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 2.

Confirmed Lineups

Braga confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Lukas Hornicek (GK), Gustaf Lagerbielke, Paulo Oliveira, Sikou Niakate, Victor Gomez, Joao Moutinho, Jean-Baptiste Gorby, Mario Dorgeles, Rodrigo Zalazar, Fran Navarro, Ricardo Horta.

CFR Cluj confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Otto Hindrich (GK), Aly Abeid, Leonardo Bolgado, Sheriff Sinyan, Camora, Tidiane Keita, Damjan Djokovic, Alin Razvan Fica, Meriton Korenica, Virgiliu Postolachi, Beni Nkololo.

Braga vs CFR Cluj Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our best Braga vs CFR Cluj picks, including our main match prediction, top corners bet, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

CFR Cluj with a +1.25 goal start look really appealing when it comes to this Europa League qualifying clash. We’re expecting a fine performance from the visitors, with odds of -111 looking attractive.

The football tipsters at Sportsgambler.com regularly look at the injury situatuation along with the Europa League qualifying form guide. We have a wide range of stats at our disposal which means we can illustrate the key data to readers.

Key Braga vs CFR Cluj Europa League qualifying & league stats:

• The +1.25 line has been covered by CFR in 20 consecutive games on the road.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Braga in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Braga in 15 of their last 20 games.

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 52.6% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

CFR Asian Hcp +1.25 @ -111 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Braga 1 - 1 CFR

When it comes to the correct score, we’re going to take a chance on a 1-1 outcome. We’ll go for the +800 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Virgiliu Postolachi to Score +575

Virgiliu Postolachi (CFR) has scored two goals in his past four away matches. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet at +575 which will hopefully see him find the net.

Latest Virgiliu Postolachi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+550

First

+1200

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Corners Prediction

Braga Under 6.5 Corners -118

Braga have gone under 6.5 corners in 4 of their past 5 games, while the previous nine CFR Cluj away matches have involved them conceding under 6.5 corners. Let’s go along with this betting trend and back Braga to go under the Team Corners line at odds of -118.

Europa League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Braga

Total

9.40 5.90 3.50

Home

10.20 7.10 3.10

Away

9.10 4.60 4.50

CFR

Total

9.80 5.90 3.90

Home

9.60 5.80 3.80

Away

8.70 4.00 4.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+106

Under 10.5

-152

Braga Corners

Over 6.5

-114

Under 6.5

-125

CFR Corners

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-141

Most Corners

1

-357

X

+900

2

+390

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Braga vs CFR Cluj Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

You might not get rich backing Braga at -385 to win this Europa League qualifying clash although these betting odds imply a 79% chance that the favourites end up winning. If you want to wager on the underdog, CFR Cluj have been priced up at +950.

Braga can be backed alternatively on the Half-Time Result market and that means getting -130. However, CFR are +700 and the draw is +155 if you want to take a different option.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. If you think at least one side will keep a clean sheet, then Both Teams to Score No is -172.

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Full-Time Result

1

-385

X

+440

2

+950

Half-Time Result

1

-130

X

+155

2

+700

Double Chance

1X

-2500

12

-769

X2

+235

Draw No Bet

1

-1429

2

+550

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.5

-119

2 Hcp +1.5

-109

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+107

Over 2.5

-139

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+128

No

-172

Pau Victor is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +380 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is +145.

Pau Victor (Braga)

First

+145

Anytime

+380

Ricardo Horta (Braga)

First

+170

Anytime

+420

Amine El Ouazzani (Braga)

First

+275

Anytime

+600

João Marques (Braga)

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Rodrigo Zalazar (Braga)

First

+295

Anytime

+700

Gabriel Martínez (Braga)

First

+300

Anytime

+650

Ismaël Gharbi (Braga)

First

+320

Anytime

+650

Mario Dorgeles (Braga)

First

+420

Anytime

+900

Roger Fernandes (Braga)

First

+440

Anytime

+950

Louis Munteanu (CFR)

First

+450

Anytime

+950

João Moutinho (Braga)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Jean-Baptiste Gorby (Braga)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Virgiliu Postolachi (CFR)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Gabriel Moscardo (Braga)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Beni Nkololo (CFR)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Bright Arrey-Mbi (Braga)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Mohammed Kamara (CFR)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Vitor Carvalho (Braga)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Meriton Korenica (CFR)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Leonardo Lelo (Braga)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Francisco Edgar Chissumba Rodrigues (Braga)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Ciprian Deac (CFR)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Latest Europa League qualifying and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Braga Stats

CFR Cluj Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 2 wins, 2 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 3.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 7.20 corners awarded and 2.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 3.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 58.10% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 58.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 46.30% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 48.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Braga vs CFR Cluj Lineups & Team News

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