CFR Cluj vs Braga Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 07 Aug 2025

Europa League qualifying Betting Preview: CFR Cluj vs Braga

Romanian SuperLiga outfit CFR Cluj host Portuguese Primeira Liga side Braga in this Europa League qualifying match at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu, with kick-off set for 13:30 on Thursday 7 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Strong Case for Backing Under 2.5 Goals

We can make an argument for betting Under 2.5 when it comes to Total Goals. The stats imply that CFR Cluj and Braga could fall short of this total and the price of -135 looks a value one.

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CFR Were Defeated in Last Game

CFR Cluj were beaten 3-2 at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu in their last game. This was at home to Universitatea Craiova in the SuperLiga. Dan Petrescu's team boasted 54% possession and recorded six shots on target, with Matei Cristian Ilie scoring both goals.

In their previous Europa League qualifying engagement, CFR hosted FC Lugano and won 1-0 in extra-time (0-0 after 90 mins).

Braga claimed a 1-0 extra-time Europa League qualifying home win (0-0 after 90 mins) over Levski Sofia at Estadio Municipal de Braga in their previous game. The Archbishops had the lion’s share of the ball recording 54% possession and three shots on goal, with Fran Navarro striking late with the winner.

CFR have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 13.2 attempts. The Railwaymen have averaged 46.3% possession, 353.9 passes and 5.5 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.5 goals from 4.3 shots on goal, 10.9 attempts and 3.5 corners.

Top scorers Virgiliu Postolachi and Louis Munteanu have found the net 3 times, with Matei Cristian Ilie getting 2. Beni Nkololo has made the most assists with 2.

Braga have won 5, lost 1 and drawn 4, averaging 12.5 attempts, 4.5 shots on goal and 1.5 goals. Carlos Vicens' side average 55.8% possession, 460.6 passes, 5.7 corners in their favour and 3.8 corners against, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 3.1 shots on goal and 8.0 attempts.

Ricardo Horta is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, Uros Racic has 3, with Rodrigo Zalazar and Ismael Gharbi both on 2. Ricardo Horta has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games, while Lukas Hornicek has 3 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

CFR Cluj confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Otto Hindrich (GK), Antonio Bosec, Sheriff Sinyan, Matei Cristian Ilie, Camora, Alin Razvan Fica, Damjan Djokovic, Meriton Korenica, Beni Nkololo, Louis Munteanu, Virgiliu Postolachi.

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

CFR Cluj vs Braga Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the top CFR Cluj vs Braga betting angles, including our main match prediction, correct score play, corners market tip, standout player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

For those in agreement that this Europa League qualifying encounter will be low-scoring, then you can seal odds of -135 on the Under 2.5 Goals market. We believe that this wager can yield a nice return.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest Europa League qualifying data.

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

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 CFR games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 CFR games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Braga games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Braga games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Braga games.

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 57.5% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

CFR 0 - 1 Braga

Braga can be backed to win 1-0 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +475 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ricardo Horta to Score +300

Ricardo Horta (Braga) has netted three goals in his past ten games. It’s worth a play on the +300 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

Latest Ricardo Horta Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+270

First

+540

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -108

The average number of corners in the past five Braga away games has been 7.60. On this basis, we can take odds of -108 that this Total Corners bet falls short of the line.

Europa League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

CFR

Total

9.50 5.60 3.90

Home

9.60 5.50 4.10

Away

8.70 4.00 4.70

Braga

Total

8.90 5.80 3.10

Home

10.60 7.60 3.00

Away

9.10 5.10 4.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-128

Under 9.5

-111

CFR Corners

Over 3.5

-156

Under 3.5

+108

Braga Corners

Over 5.5

-112

Under 5.5

-127

Most Corners

1

+205

X

+700

2

-172

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CFR Cluj vs Braga 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.

Braga Trading at Shorter Odds Than CFR

With a roughly 61% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their -154 betting odds for Braga winning this Europa League qualifying clash. CFR Cluj are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +430.

If Braga at -0.75 beat CFR by one goal, then you get a win with half your stake and the other half refunded. A victory by 2+ goals means a full payout at Asian Handicap odds of -125.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. An alternative approach is playing the BTTS market and going for the -143 about Both Teams to Score No.

The top football betting sites provide hundreds of markets for the latest Europa League qualifying matches. Be sure to peruse all of the available options before going ahead with your preferred wager.

Full-Time Result

1

+430

X

+260

2

-154

Half-Time Result

1

+450

X

+116

2

+128

Double Chance

1X

+112

12

-400

X2

-714

Draw No Bet

1

+265

2

-435

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-114

2 Hcp -0.75

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-147

Over 2.5

+112

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+106

No

-143

Simon Banza Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Favourite Simon Banza is now available at +360 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Simon Banza (Braga)

First

+155

Anytime

+360

Ricardo Horta (Braga)

First

+270

Anytime

+540

Louis Munteanu (CFR)

First

+330

Anytime

+650

Amine El Ouazzani (Braga)

First

+340

Anytime

+650

Gabriel Martínez (Braga)

First

+370

Anytime

+700

Rodrigo Zalazar (Braga)

First

+380

Anytime

+750

Ismaël Gharbi (Braga)

First

+380

Anytime

+750

Virgiliu Postolachi (CFR)

First

+430

Anytime

+900

Roger Fernandes (Braga)

First

+525

Anytime

+1100

Jean-Baptiste Gorby (Braga)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

João Moutinho (Braga)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Beni Nkololo (CFR)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Mohammed Kamara (CFR)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Meriton Korenica (CFR)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Ciprian Deac (CFR)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Karlo Muhar (CFR)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Vitor Carvalho (Braga)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Alin Răzvan Fica (CFR)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

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

CFR Cluj Stats

Braga Stats

Full-Time Result

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

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 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 3.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 3.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 3.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 4.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 46.30% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 48.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 55.80% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 57.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches

CFR Cluj vs Braga Lineups & Team News

Make sure you're up to date on the CFR vs Braga team news before betting. We’ll bring you the confirmed Europa League qualifying lineups as well as up-to-date injury news.