Tromsø
CFR Cluj
>Europa Conference League · 3rd Qualifying RoundTromsø vs CFR Cluj: Prediction and Odds, Europa Conference League, 13/08/2026
Alfheim Stadion hosts a fascinating Europa Conference League third qualifying round clash on 13 August as Tromsø welcome CFR Cluj. A play-off berth hangs in the balance for both sides. The Norwegian hosts, priced at 1.41, carry genuine attacking momentum into this tie after a prolific run of domestic form.
Projected final score: 1-1
Tromsø's attacking momentum is real, with 15 goals across their last 5 matches including a 6-2 demolition of Aalesund, yet their recent form code of two consecutive losses tempers expectations. CFR Cluj arrive depleted but recorded a 3-0 win over Alashkert in their last Conference League outing, suggesting enough quality to avoid defeat. A draw feels the most defensible outcome at 1.41.
Both sides carry genuine scoring threat despite defensive vulnerabilities, making a low-scoring but open game likely. CFR Cluj's defensive injuries and Tromsø's high home-game output point toward goals at both ends, yet neither side's consistency warrants a high-scoring affair. 1.75 reflects the mutual attacking intent within a tight, two-goal total.
Match Analysis
Tromsø enter this second leg as the side in sharper form, backed by odds of 1.41. A 6-2 demolition of Aalesund and 15 goals across their last 5 matches underline genuine attacking momentum at Alfheim Stadion.
- 15 goals in their last 5 matches signal elite attacking output heading into this tie.
- 2.1 goals per game averaged across their last 10 competitive fixtures, outpacing Cluj significantly.
- Tromsø's home environment at Alfheim Stadion adds a meaningful psychological and logistical edge.
- CFR Cluj arrive with only 1 confirmed fit defender after Masic joins an injury-hit backline.
CFR Cluj face a daunting road assignment at odds of 6.00, arriving with a squad stripped thin by injuries. A 3-1 domestic defeat to Rapid Bucharest and only 4 wins in their last 10 games confirm a side in poor rhythm.
- CFR Cluj managed just 1.5 goals per game in their last 10 outings, a clear output deficit.
- A 3-1 loss to Rapid Bucharest immediately before this fixture reveals fragile defensive organisation.
- Key defensive absentee Ilija Masic is ruled out, further exposing an already stretched backline.
Key point: With Cluj's limited attacking threat on the road, the double chance covering home or draw pairs well with 2.16, targeting a controlled, low-scoring Tromsø victory.
Statistics and Head-to-Head
Form & Statistics: Tromsø vs CFR Cluj
Tromsø
Recent form
Season statistics (3)
CFR Cluj
Recent form
Season statistics (3)
Tromsø vs CFR Cluj: Head-to-Head
Average statistics (recent meetings)
Probabilities & Odds: Tromsø vs CFR Cluj
Source : StakeMatch Information
Lineups: Tromsø vs CFR Cluj
Tromsø
Starters
- 1 J. Haugaard
- 2 T. Guddal
- 3 V. Skjaervik
- 4 A. Kinteh
- 5 R. Jenssen
- 6 J. Hjertø-Dahl
- 7 D. Edvardsson
- 8 H. Larsen
- 9 L. Larsen
- 10 A. Warneryd
Absent
- Jens Hjertø-Dahl (injury)
- Leo Cornic (Thigh injury, expected back late August 2026.)
- Viktor Ekblom (Groin injury, expected back mid-August 2026.)
- Casper Oyvann (Defender, injury unspecified.)
CFR Cluj
Starters
- 1 Octavian Valceanu
- 2 Christopher Braun
- 3 Damjan Đoković
- 4 Mário Camora
- 5 Karlo Muhar
- 6 Alin Razvan Fica
- 7 Alexandru Păun
- 8 Andrei Cordea
- 9 Stefan Dražić
- 10 Meriton Korenica
Absent
- Panagiotis Tachtsidis (injury)
- Theo Yolou (suspended)
- Lorenzo Biliboc (suspended)
- Rion Zejnullahu (suspended)
- Yuval Sade (suspended)
- Aly Abeid (injury)
- Tudor Cociș (suspended)
- Razak Abdullah (suspended)
- George Leață (suspended)
- Răzvan Bârstan (suspended)
- Kurt Zouma (injury)
- André Moreira (suspended)
- Alexandru Țîrlea (suspended)
- Robert Filip (suspended)
- Nicolae Sula (suspended)
- Stipe Juric (injury)
- Costel Avram (suspended)
- Bruno Costa (suspended)
- Răzvan Gligor (suspended)
- Amin Ziblim (suspended)
- Anton Kresic (suspended)
- Francisco Barrios (suspended)
- Ilija Masic (suspended)
- Vlad Bădău (suspended)
- Béni Nkololo (injury)
- Kenneth Omeruo (injury)
- Antonio Bosec (suspended)
Low confidence
Both sides line up in a 4-3-3 mirror, though Tromsø's shape comes from a single speculated source while CFR Cluj's is backed by multiple credible outlets, so treat the Norwegian side's arrangement with some caution ahead of kickoff.
Cluj arrive in the Arctic with a settled, experienced unit, and Andrei Cordea will be the chief threat to watch in behind the Tromsø defensive line. The hosts must organise quickly, particularly given the uncertainty around their own confirmed personnel going into this Conference League qualifier.
Final thoughts on the predictions for Tromsø vs CFR Cluj
Tromsø's explosive attacking form at home and CFR Cluj's inconsistent recent results make the double chance 1X the most logical selection here. The Norwegian side's 15 goals in five matches demonstrate a cutting edge that Cluj, fresh off a 3-1 domestic defeat, will struggle to contain at Alfheim Stadion. Back Tromsø not to lose at 1.41.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main prediction for Tromsø vs CFR Cluj?
The main pick is Home or Draw (1X), best captured through 4.10 as the anchor, with Tromsø's blistering 6-2 Eliteserien demolition of Aalesund and CFR Cluj's crippling injury and suspension crisis, stripping out key defenders, making a Norwegian home result the most defensible outcome at Alfheim Stadion.
What is the highest odd for Tromsø to win?
The outright Tromsø victory is priced at 1.41. For punters seeking safer coverage, a double chance backing Tromsø or a draw, described in words as the home-or-draw option, reduces exposure without sacrificing too much value, given Cluj's severely depleted travelling squad.
Will there be more or less than 2.5 goals in this match?
Tromsø averages 2.1 goals per game across their last 10 competitive fixtures, while CFR Cluj managed just 1.5 on average. Despite Cluj's defensive absences potentially opening the game up, the away side's blunt attack makes 2.16 the more grounded selection here.
When and where is Tromsø vs CFR Cluj played?
The match kicks off at 19:00 local Norwegian time (CEST) on 13 August 2026, at Alfheim Stadion in Tromsø, Norway, the home ground of Tromsø IL in the Europa Conference League third qualifying round.
Can CFR Cluj pull off an upset against Tromsø?
An upset is possible but genuinely difficult. CFR Cluj's 6.00 reflects their underdog status, and rightly so: four wins from their last ten games, a 3-1 domestic defeat to Rapid Bucharest, and a catastrophic absentee list including Zouma and Omeruo leave them poorly equipped to grind out a result on the road.
Which alternative market offers the best value?
Both Teams to Score at 1.75 offers a different angle worth considering. Tromsø's attacking momentum is well established, and even a weakened Cluj side showed they can find the net, scoring three against Alashkert FC in their last Conference League qualifier, making a goal at each end plausible.
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