Brann hold a narrow one-goal advantage heading into the second leg of their UEFA Europa (UEL) play-off tie against Larnaca. The Norwegians travel to Cyprus on Wednesday evening having won 2-1 in the first leg.
Of course, there is a lot at stake in this clash as the winner over both legs will book their place into the league phase of the UEL. Nonetheless, we are expecting an exciting and entertaining affair as both teams prepare to battle it out against each other.
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Larnaca vs Brann prediction: Norwegians to get noses into next round?
Key stats
- Larnaca are now on a two-game losing streak in all competitions.
- Brann have won four of their last five games in total in all competitions.
- Both teams have been involved in 2-1 scorelines in their previous two matches.
Correct score prediction: Larnaca 1-2 Brann
Brann are in better form right now, and so we fancy them to secure another win away from home and therefore sail safely through into the league phase. Both teams have struggled to keep the ball out of their respective nets in recent matches though, and so we can see both teams scoring in normal time on the night.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Larnaca installed as favourites by bookmakers
- HOME: 1/1 (2.00) – 50.0%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Larnaca are actually fancied by the bookmakers to win in normal time, which would at least take the game to extra-time. A Brann victory away from home and a draw after 90 minutes are separated by just 1.6%.
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Most recent H2Hs: Brann win only meeting
The first leg was the first time that both sides had ever faced off against each other in a competitive outing. Brann of course won that 2-1 on home soil, but Larnaca will now have the benefit of bringing the Norwegians back to their own home stadium.
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 21/08/25
SK Brann
AEK Larnaca
Larnaca preview: Could Cabrera start?
Enzo Cabrera, who was the top scorer for Larnaca in the 2024/25 campaign with a total of 15 goals in all competitions, is pushing for a place in the starting XI here as he slowly recovers from an injury setback. Both Waldo Rubio and Angel Garcia are also injury doubts for this one.
Predicted lineup: Alomerovic (GK); Miramon, Ekpolo, Milicevic, Roberge; Suarez, Pons, Gusatvo, Chacon; Cabrera & Angielski
Cyprus Division 1 12/05/25
W
Apollon Limassol
0
AEK Larnaca
3
Cyprus Cup 07/05/25
W
Omonia Nicosia
1
AEK Larnaca
2
Cyprus Division 1 04/05/25
W
Apoel Nicosia
0
AEK Larnaca
3
Cyprus Cup 30/04/25
D
Omonia Nicosia
0
AEK Larnaca
0
Cyprus Division 1 27/04/25
L
Aris Limassol
1
AEK Larnaca
0
Brann preview: Torsvik on the bench again?
Jonas Torsvik came off the substitutes bench to net a dramatic late winner in the first leg, but after just coming back from an injury, Brann may be cautious with him and not throw him into the starting XI. Sakarias Opsahl is also on the treatment table for the visitors.
Predicted lineup: Dyngeland (GK); Pedersen, Helland, Knudsen, De Roeve, Kornvig, Sorensen, Myhre; Gudmundsson, Finne & Castro
Norway Eliteserien 11/05/25
D
Rosenborg
0
SK Brann
0
Norway Cup 07/05/25
L
Bryne
2
SK Brann
1
Norway Eliteserien 03/05/25
W
Valerenga
2
SK Brann
4
Norway Eliteserien 27/04/25
W
Bryne
2
SK Brann
3
Norway Cup 24/04/25
W
Bjarg
0
SK Brann
2
Player to watch: Niklas Castro
Niklas Castro has supplied two assists in Brann's last two games, including in the first leg. The forward's ability to bring his fellow teammates into play is something that Larnaca will have to try and get a grip of as they prepare to host the second leg.