Universitatea Cluj vs Brann Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Jul 2026

Universitatea Cluj vs Brann Predictions

Main Match Prediction

U Cluj Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -130

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We’ll split our stake by backing Universitatea Cluj +0.25 at odds of -130 for this Asian Handicap wager. It means we have a return if they draw but a nice payout should the home team claim a victory against Brann.

Continue reading for our complete Universitatea Cluj vs Brann betting analysis, delivering an in-depth look at our main match prediction, as well as our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Universitatea Cluj vs Brann Preview

Romanian SuperLiga side Universitatea Cluj host Norwegian Eliteserien club Brann in the first leg of their Europa Conference League second qualifying round tie at Stadionul Sepsi, with kick-off set for 13:00 on Thursday 23 July.

Universitatea Cluj won their last game, beating Farul Constanta at home. They triumphed 2-1 at Cluj Arena in the SuperLiga. Cristiano Bergodi's team had two shots on target and 48% possession, with Alibek Aliev and Mouhamadou Drammeh scoring one goal apiece.

Brann got the win in their previous game. A 2-1 Eliteserien triumph occurred away from home at Aker Stadion when playing Molde. The Bergen club had 53% of possession and two shots on goal, while Denzel De Roeve and Kristian Eriksen were on the scoresheet.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
14	U Cluj	7	3	0	4	9	13	-4	9:13	9

Eliteserien		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Brann	20	8	2	10	37	31	6	37:31	26

6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts. U Cluj have had 48.7% possession and 3.9 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.1 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts, while being awarded 5.6 corners.

The three top scorers are Dan Nistor, Jovo Lukic and Oucasse Mendy, with these players all scoring 2 goals. The leading assistors have been Jug Stanojev and Issouf Macalou with 3.

Brann have 5 victories, 4 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 11.3 attempts, 4.5 shots on goal and 2.0 goals. Eirik Horneland's side average 57.0% possession, 504.3 passes, 5.5 corners awarded and 4.5 corners against them, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 4.0 shots on goal and 13.6 attempts.

Noah Holm and Kristall Mani Ingason have top scored with 4 goals, while Kristian Eriksen is next on 2. Ulrik Mathisen has managed to clock up 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Universitatea Cluj confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Neophytos Michael (GK), Dino Mikanovic, Iulian Cristea, Dorin Codrea, Alexandru Chipciu, Mouhamadou Drammeh, Ovidiu Bic, Jug Stanojev, Dan Nistor, Marius Stefanescu, Alibek Aliev.

Brann confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Mathias Dyngeland (GK), Denzel De Roeve, Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen, Thore Pedersen, Joachim Soltvedt, Niklas Jensen Wassberg, Ulrik Mathisen, Kristall Mani Ingason, Felix Horn Myhre, Niklas Castro, Noah Holm.

Main Match Prediction

Universitatea Cluj +0.25 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward at odds of -130. The home team should be able to avoid defeat in this Europa Conference League qualifying clash and we’re optimistic that they can land a win.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (domestic league and Europa Conference League qualifying matches):

• The +0.25 line has been covered by U Cluj in 14 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by U Cluj in 17 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Brann in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Brann in 11 of their last 18 games on the road.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest Europa Conference League qualifying stats.

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 56.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

U Cluj 2 - 1 Brann

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -104

The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in three consecutive Universitatea Cluj matches. There are odds of -104 when it comes to this Total Corners bet and we can see the teams fall short of the line here.

Europa Conference League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

U Cluj

Total

9.50 3.90 5.60

Home

9.20 4.30 4.90

Away

9.90 3.50 6.40

Brann

Total

10.00 5.50 4.50

Home

9.70 6.40 3.30

Away

11.10 6.00 5.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-141

Under 9.5

-103

U Cluj Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-147

Brann Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-147

Most Corners

1

+133

X

+575

2

-149

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Universitatea Cluj vs Brann Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

At betting odds of +114, the bookies make Brann probable winners and there’s a 47% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this Europa Conference League qualifying encounter. Universitatea Cluj are regarded as the least likely winner at +235.

For those wanting to reduce their risk, Brann are -200 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with U Cluj being priced up at +133 with the same money back guarantee.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. The Both Teams to Score market provides some good options, with Yes and No hard to split in terms of odds.

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Full-Time Result

1

+235

X

+215

2

+114

Half-Time Result

1

+275

X

+107

2

+175

Double Chance

1X

-164

12

-345

X2

-370

Draw No Bet

1

+133

2

-200

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-114

2 Hcp -0.25

-128

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-159

Over 2.5

+108

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-120

No

-119

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

Universitatea Cluj Stats

Brann Stats

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 9 wins and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.30 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 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 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 4.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 4.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 5.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 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 48.70% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 51.60% 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 57.00% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 54.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 away matches

Universitatea Cluj vs Brann Lineups & Team News

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