- Brann won 2-1 away at Molde FK in their last Eliteserien game, Cluj beat FC Farul Constanta 2-1 at home in their previous Liga I game
- Brann are 2-0-2 at home in all competitions, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding the same.
- Cluj are winless in two away from home in all competitions.
Clash of styles in Bergen
Brann Bergen and Universitatea Cluj drew 2-2 in a closely contested first leg of their UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 tie, so the tie is finely poised and this game could go either way.
Brann Bergen are favourites at 77/100, just ahead of the draw at 14/5 and Cluj at 181/50, but all three markets are too tight for a game like this. Under 2.5 goals at 93/100 and both teams to score, a near even chance, are more like it.
Brann's recent form is 3-1-1, while Cluj are 1-2-2 in their last five, but both teams have been in good scoring form and there is a chance that we could see goals at both ends on Thursday.
Horneland’s Horns are sharp
Brann have looked good in the Norwegian Eliteserien 2026, with three wins, one draw and one loss in their last five, but they are 4-1-5 in their last 10 in all competitions.
Eirik Horneland has them pressing high and on the front foot, which could suit them in this game against a side that has sat deep and tried to catch them on the break.
Cluj have been solid enough in Liga I 2026/2027, but they are also 3-3-4 in their last 10 in all competitions, which means that this one could go in either direction.
Cristiano Bergodi has kept them compact and pragmatic, using either a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 system to keep things organized and pounce in transition.
First phase and turnover play will dictate tempo
This is a match between a proactive press and a low-risk block, so the first phase and the turnover will dictate the tempo.
Brann are 2-0-2 at home, scoring 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.50, so this should be an open game and the most likely outcome is that the hosts edge a close contest.
Brann's Felix Horn Myhre has one goal in one game in UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026, while Kristian Eriksen has scored four of the home team's last nine goals in their past five games.
Jovo Lukic has led the line for Cluj in Europe this season with one goal in one appearance, while Alibek Aliev has scored two of their five goals in their recent five games.
Cluj are still winless in their two away from home in all competitions, so they have been conceding the initiative, but they are a compact team that can sting on the counter.
