Braga vs CFR Cluj Tips & Preview - Hosts set for playoff berth

By Tolu Shotade

12 Aug 2025

Tolu Shotade 12 Aug 2025

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Braga enter second leg leading 2-1 against CFR Cluj in UEFA Europa League qualifier.
Braga on a high: unbeaten in 10 matches with a strong attack.
CFR Cluj struggling: winless in 4 of their last 5 matches, weak defense.

Braga vs CFR Cluj

Braga hold a 2-1 lead as they host CFR Cluj in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League qualifier.

The Romanians have struggled to find their best form lately and look low on confidence heading into this clash. Meanwhile, the Portuguese side are looking sharp at the moment and should secure the home win here.

Braga News

Braga were full value for the win in the first leg as they were the better side throughout the contest. Goals in each half from Gorby were enough to give them the advantage heading into Thursday's clash.

That result is part of a solid run of form for Braga, who are unbeaten in their last 10 matches across all competitions. Carlos Vincens' team have picked up seven wins on this run, including a 3-0 victory over Tondela in their opening fixture of the Portuguese Primeira Liga.

Braga often impresses going forward and have scored over 1.5 goals in six of their last eight matches across all competitions. They have also won the first half in five of their last eight matches across all competitions.

CFR Cluj News

Despite being at home, CFR Cluj were disappointing in the first leg. Having gone behind early in the contest, they struck back through Sheriff Sinyan's effort but were unable to press their advantage.

Things are a bit rough at the moment for CFR Cluj, who are winless in four of their last five matches across all competitions. Dan Petrescu's team have also lost three of the last four fixtures in this run.

One of the issues for CFR Cluj is their vulnerable backline, although they often try to make up for it at the other end of the pitch. As a result of this, six of their last eight matches across all competitions have produced over 1.5 goals.

Head to Head

CFR Cluj had won the previous two meetings before last week's clash. However, Braga claimed a 2-1 victory in the first leg.

Verdict

Braga v CFR Cluj

Braga will feel they have done the hard part by winning the first leg and will be confident of claiming the upper hand once again. Having earned a win and over 1.5 goals in six of their last eight matches, a repeat could be in the cards.

The Portuguese side will also be keen to continue their fast starts, having led at the break in six of their last eight matches. They could be set to claim another first-half win on Thursday.

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