Universitatea Cluj faces a challenging test against Norwegian side Brann in the UEFA Europa Conference League on July 23, 2026. The Romanian outfit enters this fixture in concerning form, having failed to secure a win in their last three outings, registering two draws and one loss. With just two goals scored and three conceded in their continental campaign so far, Cluj will be eager to find their attacking rhythm.
Brann, despite a mixed overall record of three wins, one draw, and four losses, present a more potent threat, having netted a remarkable 19 goals in their eight matches. Their recent form shows two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five, suggesting they are capable of both strong performances and occasional lapses. The bookmakers favour the home side at 2.12, but Brann's attacking prowess, reflected in a high goals-scored tally, could make the away win at 3.25 an enticing prospect. Given the odds for Under 2.5 goals at 1.55, a tight affair with limited scoring opportunities might be expected, particularly if Cluj prioritises defensive stability. Watch for Brann's ability to exploit any defensive frailties as the key narrative in this encounter.
1. S. Lefter, 33. J. Stanojev, 6. L. Cristea, 8. D. Codrea, 27. A. Chipciu, 7. M. Drammeh, 94. O. Bic, 10. D. Nistor, 19. I. Macalou, 25. A. Aliev, 14. M. Stefanescu
1. M. Dyngeland, 21. D. De Roeve, 3. F. Knudsen, 23. T. Pedersen, 17. J. Soltvedt, 16. K. Eriksen, 25. N. Wassberg, 8. F. Myhre, 14. U. Mathisen, 29. N. Holm, 10. K. M. Ingason
Match events
40' Goal Normal Goal — N. Castro (Brann)
46' Card Yellow Card — M. Stefanescu (Universitatea Cluj)
53' Goal Normal Goal — F. Myhre (Brann) (assists: U. Mathisen)
61' subst Substitution 1 — M. Drammeh (Universitatea Cluj) (assists: P. Pinho)
61' subst Substitution 2 — J. Stanojev (Universitatea Cluj) (assists: I. Macalou)
61' subst Substitution 3 — A. Aliev (Universitatea Cluj) (assists: J. Lukic)
61' subst Substitution 4 — D. Nistor (Universitatea Cluj) (assists: A. Friday)
66' subst Substitution 1 — U. Mathisen (Brann) (assists: S. Magnusson)
66' subst Substitution 2 — D. De Roeve (Brann) (assists: J. Torsvik)
66' subst Substitution 3 — N. Castro (Brann) (assists: E. Gudmundsson)
75' Card Yellow Card — A. Friday (Universitatea Cluj)
80' subst Substitution 4 — K. M. Ingason (Brann) (assists: M. Haaland)
80' subst Substitution 5 — N. Holm (Brann) (assists: B. Finne)
85' Goal Normal Goal — J. Lukic (Universitatea Cluj) (assists: M. Stefanescu)
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