CFR Cluj vs Sporting Braga Prediction – 07.08.2025

It’s time for another match from the Europa League’s qualifying rounds because CFR Cluj hosts Sporting Braga on Romanian soil. Keep up with us and our Betting on goal scorers in soccer matches guide for this clash. Here we go!

CFR Cluj reached Europa League’s third qualifying round after the elimination of the Swiss side Lugano. The Romanians needed extra-time, but managed to progress after a decisive 1-0 win at home in Cluj. The left-back Sheriff Sinyan became the hero for Cluj as he scored the winning goal during the extra-time.

Sporting Braga on the other hand also needed a difficult 1-0 win in order to progress. The Portuguese giants faced Bulgaria’s Levski Sofia, deciding the tie in the second leg. Fran Navarro was the hero for Braga as he scored a beautiful goal against the Bulgarians in the second half.

CFR Cluj vs Sporting Braga Betting Tips

CFR Cluj have quality, but make no mistake – they are underdogs against Braga, even when playing at home. The Portuguese side is close to reaching the Europa League group stage and that’s their goal. They are former finalists in the competition, too.

Sporting Braga to Win;
CFR Cluj Under 1.5 Goals;
Sporting Braga Over 1.5 Goals;

CFR Cluj Preview and News

CFR Cluj, eight times champions of Romania, are currently coached by the local legend Dan Petrescu – a former Chelsea player with 95 games for the national team. This is Petrescu’s fourth stint at Cluj – now he has the opportunity to reach the Europa League group stage. But it’ll be hard – that’s for sure.

It’s a fun fact that CFR Cluj’s leader and a current captain is a player from Portugal. This is the 38-years old defender Mario Paulinho, better known as Camora .He’s the player who commands the dressing room and is respected by everyone. Despite his age, Camora remains a reliable player in the defence.

In the attack CFR Cluj relies on a player who used to defend the colours of PSG. This is the Moldovian striker Virgiliu Postolachi. With a height of 1.89 metres, Postolachi could be a major threat for Braga’s defence.

Sporting Braga Preview and News

Some might say that Sporting Braga didn’t show their best face against Levski Sofia, scoring just one goal in more than 180 minutes of football. Now they have the chance to do much better.

Between the two games against Levski, Sporting Braga welcomed a shiny new signing to he team’s attack. This is the Spanish striker Pau Victor who arrived at the club from Barcelona. If the 23-years old striker start in Cluj, this would mean serious problems for the hosts’ defence.

Roger Fernandes is one of the stars in Sporting Braga’s team. Just 19-years of age, Roger is considered the most expensive player in Braga’s squad. A talented winger who can beat the opposition defenders with his skill, Roger will try to create some havoc in Cluj’s defence.

Head-to-Head Matches

For a first time CFR Cluj and Sporting Braga will face each other in an official football game.

CFR Cluj vs Sporting Braga Betting Preview

Honestly, this looks like Braga’s game to lose. The Portuguese club have much more experience and quality, but have it in mind – they had some problems against Levski in the previous round. Thank you for staying with us and our Betting on goal scorers in soccer matches!