Our prediction for this Europa League match:
CFR Cluj
Match Time & Date:
7 August 2025
17:30
Prediction: 0-0
Braga
CFR Cluj and Braga square off against each other at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Thursday’s program. The Romanians survived Lugano in round 2, with the team keeping a clean sheet in each of their four qualifying games in the process. As Cluj are likely to rely on their rock-solid defence in Thursday’s encounter, there is a big value in betting on under 2.5 goals.
Forward Beni Nkololo is a major doubt after limping off with injury in the last qualifying game, with Aly Abeid likely to step up. The Reds, on the other hand, defeated Levski Sofia after extra-time in the Europa League second qualifying round. As Braga have been impressive at the back of late as well, a low-scoring is on the cards in Romania. Speaking of the away team, Ivory Coast midfielder Mario Dorgeles will be assessed ahead of the kick-off.
Highlighted Player (Ricardo Horta):
Ricardo Horta is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Sporting Braga in Primeira Liga. Born in Sobreda, Portugal, on September 15, 1994, Ricardo Horta spent his youth career at Ginasio Corroios, Benfica, and Vitoria Setubal.
The 173-cm-tall winger continued playing for Setubal at the senior level, but he moved to Malaga in the summer of 2014, signing a five-year deal with the La Liga outfit. Ricardo Horta scored only one goal in 48 appearances for los Boquerones in the Spanish top flight before signing a loan deal with Braga. In July 2017, he signed a permanent contract with the Minhotos.
Ricardo Horta made his Primeira Liga debut against Rio Ave back in April 2013, during his spell with Vitoria Setubal. His primary position is left winger, but he is capable of producing good performances as a right winger as well. He made his Portugal debut in a 1-0 loss to Albania in the Euro 2016 qualifiers.
Highlighted Team (CFR Cluj):
Cluj are one of the oldest clubs in Romania as they were founded back in 1907 when the city of Cluj-Napoca was part of Austria-Hungary. The Feroviarii host their rivals at Dr. Constantin Radulescu Stadium, the venue which can hold up to 23,500 spectators.
Cluj are one of the most successful Romanian clubs of the 21st century, with the team clinching their fifth domestic trophy in the 2018/2019 season. Universitatea Cluj are considered the club’s fiercest rivals and it has to be noted that they first faced each other back in October, 1920.
The Feroviarii hold rivalries with Dinamo Bucuresti, Rapid Bucuresti, FCSB, Universitatea Craiova and Politehnica Timisoara as well. Speaking of European competitions, Cluj did well to make it to the UEFA Intertoto Cup final in 2005, with the team losing to French club Lens in the double-header. Cluj footballers wear claret shirts and claret shorts when playing at home, whilst the club’s away kit is white.
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