Braga will take on Cluj on Thursday, 14 August, in the second leg of their Europa League third round qualifier.
The Portuguese side have the advantage coming into the match, after winning 2-1 in Romania last week, and they will now look to kill the game in front of their home supporters.
Cluj, on the other hand, have it all to do if they are to make it through to the playoff round.
As part of this week's round of Europa League betting tips, check out our Braga vs Cluj prediction below.
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Braga vs Cluj prediction: Braga to enjoy home advantage
Key stats
- Cluj have conceded two or more goals in two of their last three European matches.
- Braga have won four of their last five home European matches.
- Braga have kept a clean sheet in three of their four competitive matches so far this season.
Correct score prediction: Braga 2-0 Cluj
Braga were deserving winners last week, and history tells us that they are a team who are usually even better at home in Europe, which is ominous for Cluj. The Romanian side will have to open up to try and turn the tie around, but that should play into Braga's hands, allowing them to pick them off on the counter-attack.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Braga backed to win again
HOME: 2/5 (1.40) – 71.4%
DRAW: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
AWAY: 7/1 (8.00) – 12.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Braga vs Cluj odds are weighted in favour of the home team, which makes sense considering they won in Romania last week. Ladbrokes have priced Braga as the favourites, giving them a 71.4% chance of winning on the night, while Cluj have been given just a 12.5% chance of victory.
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Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Cluj
These two teams aren't exactly familiar foes, and they have only played against each other on three prior occasions, including the first leg of this tie last week. Prior to that, their two other meetings came in the UEFA Champions League back in 2012. Cluj won both of those matches, but those results weren't enough to see them through to the knockout stages of the competition.
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 07/08/25
CFR Cluj
Braga
Braga preview: Vicens to rotate
Braga manager Carlos Vicens is still getting accustomed to his new squad, so changes to the team that played at the weekend, even if they did run out as 3-0 winners. Joao Moutinho is one man who will come back into the starting XI after missing the weekend's clash with Tondela through suspension.
Predicted lineup: Hornicek (GK), Gomez, Oliveira, Niakate, Lelo, Horta, Moutinho, Gorby, Zalazar, Dorgeles, Victor
Portugal Primeira Liga 10/05/25
L
Casa Pia
2
Braga
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 03/05/25
D
Santa Clara
1
Braga
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 25/04/25
D
Famalicao
1
Braga
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 19/04/25
W
Estoril
0
Braga
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 13/04/25
W
AVS
1
Braga
4
CFR Cluj Preview: Injuries are stacking up
Cluj are missing several important first-team players for this one, which doesn't exactly make their task any easier. As many as four players are expected to stay back in Romania this weekend, including Kenneth Omeurio, Louis Munteaunu, Lindon Emerllahu and Karlo Muhar.
Predicted lineup: Hindrich (GK), Rocha, Ilie, Sinyan, Camora, Djokovic, Fica, Korenica, Nkololo, Munteanu, Postolachi
Romania Liga I 10/05/25
D
CS U Craiova
2
CFR Cluj
2
Romania Liga I 03/05/25
W
Universitatea Cluj
0
CFR Cluj
1
Romania Liga I 28/04/25
D
Dinamo Bucharest
1
CFR Cluj
1
Romania Cup 24/04/25
W
Farul Constanta
1
CFR Cluj
4
Romania Liga I 20/04/25
L
FCSB
3
CFR Cluj
2
Player to watch: Rodrigo Zalazar
Rodrigo Zalazar was Braga's standout player in European football last season, scoring three goals and registering three assists in the club's Europa League campaign. The Uruguayan is yet to get off the mark this season, but he is due a goal, so it would be no surprise to see him pop up with one on Thursday night.