CFR Cluj vs Lugano Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Jul 2025

Europa League qualifying Betting Preview: CFR Cluj vs Lugano

CFR Cluj host Lugano in the second leg of this Europa League qualifying tie at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu, with kick-off set for 13:30 on Thursday 31 July. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

CFR Should Have the Edge

CFR Cluj look like a standout bet when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. There are odds of +123 that the home team overcome Lugano and we’re confident that this is a value play.

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Goalless Draw in First Leg

CFR Cluj lost their last game, being beaten at home to Arges Pitesti 2-0 at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu in the Romanian SuperLiga. Dan Petrescu's men enjoyed 63% possession and managed one shot on target.

FC Lugano lost when last in action. In a Swiss Super League home game at Stadio Cornaredo, they were turned over 2-1 by FC Thun. The Black and Whites had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 54% possession and six shots on goal, with Ousmane Doumbia finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The first leg ended in a 0-0 draw as Lugano hosted CFR Cluj. The Swiss Super League side boasted an impressive 78% possession, while Cluj won the shots on target 2-1 at Stadio Cornaredo.

CFR have 3 wins, 2 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts. The Railwaymen have averaged 45.5% possession, 346.3 passes and 4.9 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.3 goals from 4.2 shots on goal, 10.7 attempts and 3.8 corners.

Top goalscorers are Virgiliu Postolachi and Louis Munteanu on 3 goals, while Leonardo Bolgado has bagged 2. Karlo Muhar, Sheriff Sinyan and Beni Nkololo are the leading assists makers with 1.

Lugano have 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.1 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 8.4 attempts. There’s been an average of 56.5% possession, 3.8 corners taken and 5.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.8 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts.

Anto Grgic is the leading scorer with 3 goals, followed by Georgios Koutsias on 2, with Ousmane Doumbia and two others bagging 1. Mattia Zanotti and Renato Steffen have both managed 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

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.

Lugano confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Amir Saipi (GK), Mattia Zanotti, Antonios Papadopoulos, Lars Lukas Mai, Ezgjan Alioski, Renato Steffen, Anto Grgic, Uran Bislimi, Daniel Dos Santos, Georgios Koutsias, Kevin Behrens.

CFR Cluj vs Lugano Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the top CFR Cluj vs Lugano betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to a sharp corners bet, standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re confident with our selection of CFR Cluj to land a victory, with odds of +123 looking really generous. We think they have the ability to claim a win in this Europa League qualifying game.

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

• CFR have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• CFR have won 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• Lugano have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Lugano have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

CFR to Win Probability

The top betting apps make it a 44.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 50%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

CFR 1 - 0 Lugano

Let’s take a chance on the +575 available that CFR secure a 1-0 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mohammed Kamara to Score +340

Mohammed Kamara (CFR) has scored five goals in his past nine games on home soil. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +340 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Mohammed Kamara Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+335

First

+700

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Corners Prediction

Lugano Over 3.5 Corners -149

Lugano have had over 3.5 corners in two consecutive matches, with CFR Cluj conceding over 3.5 corners in the previous four games. If you agree with our verdict that the Lugano Team Corners line can be covered, then you can secure odds of -149 that this happens.

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

9.30 5.20 4.10

Home

9.10 5.40 3.70

Away

8.70 4.00 4.70

Lugano

Total

9.70 4.20 5.50

Home

9.90 6.40 3.50

Away

9.00 3.70 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-132

Under 9.5

-108

CFR Corners

Over 5.5

-127

Under 5.5

-111

Lugano Corners

Over 3.5

-141

Under 3.5

-100

Most Corners

1

-213

X

+550

2

+205

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CFR Cluj vs Lugano 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.

Bookies Think CFR Most Likely to Win

Favourites CFR Cluj are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Europa League qualifying clash. The +114 about them triumphing means a 47% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. FC Lugano are the +230 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

There are various ways to back CFR and one option is the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s -119 currently available that they beat Lugano and there’s half a stake refund if the scoreline ends level.

For those expecting a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader on the Total Goals market. For the Both Teams to Score market, it’s hard to separate the BTTS Yes and No options when it comes to the odds available.

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Full-Time Result

1

+114

X

+230

2

+230

Half-Time Result

1

+180

X

+105

2

+280

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-333

X2

-156

Draw No Bet

1

-189

2

+130

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-119

2 Hcp +0.25

-110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-154

Over 2.5

+118

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-109

No

-123

Louis Munteanu Top of First Goalscorer List

The First Goalscorer favourite is Louis Munteanu at +380, with similar odds available for this player to register the last goal.

Louis Munteanu (CFR)

First

+165

Anytime

+380

Virgiliu Postolachi (CFR)

First

+195

Anytime

+440

Georgios Koutsias (Lugano)

First

+255

Anytime

+540

Renato Steffen (Lugano)

First

+290

Anytime

+600

Beni Nkololo (CFR)

First

+335

Anytime

+650

Mohammed Kamara (CFR)

First

+335

Anytime

+700

Ciprian Deac (CFR)

First

+380

Anytime

+750

Meriton Korenica (CFR)

First

+380

Anytime

+750

Mattia Bottani (Lugano)

First

+380

Anytime

+750

Karlo Muhar (CFR)

First

+480

Anytime

+1050

Anto Grgic (Lugano)

First

+540

Anytime

+1050

Alin Răzvan Fica (CFR)

First

+540

Anytime

+1100

Ousmane Doumbia (Lugano)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Uran Bislimi (Lugano)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Mattia Zanotti (Lugano)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Mahmoud, Hadj (Do not use) (Lugano)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Camora (CFR)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Hadj (Do not use) Mahmoud (Lugano)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2000

Lars Lukas Mai (Lugano)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2000

Antonios Papadopoulos (Lugano)

First

+1150

Anytime

+2200

Léo Bolgado (CFR)

First

+1150

Anytime

+2200

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

CFR Cluj Stats

Lugano Stats

Full-Time Result

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

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.30 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 2.80 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 8 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 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 4.90 corners awarded and 3.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 3.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 5.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 5.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 45.50% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 47.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 56.50% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 57.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches

CFR Cluj vs Lugano Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for CFR vs Lugano before making your bets. Get the latest confirmed Europa League qualifying lineups along with current injury news.