Brann vs Universitatea Cluj preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe
Brann Stadion
Europa Conference League
BrannSKB
3 1
Universitatea ClujUCL
Full Time
2nd Qualifying Round Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 5 - 3
Niklas Castro - 8', 75'
Goal
|
Goal
Jovo Lukić - 26'

CONTEXT

Match is finished. Brann 3–1 Universitatea Cluj. The result saw Brann take the points. Brann showed a minimal deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result aligned with the pre-match projection. Possession was 68%–32%.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: The structural deviation was minimal at 2.6 percent for Brann.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with the recorded data for both teams.
  • xG alignment: Expected goals data was unavailable so alignment could not be assessed.
  • Market alignment: The final result was aligned with market indicators according to the data.
  • xG expectations: No expected goals values were recorded for either side in this fixture.
  • Event impact: The 3-1 result in leg two secured Brann's advancement in the tie.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred so there was no distortion from disciplinary events.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
M. Erceg
M. Erceg
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
L. Pajić
L. Pajić
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
S. Brajković
S. Brajković
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
I. Vukančić
I. Vukančić
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Brann E. Horneland
E. Horneland
VS
Universitatea Cluj C. Bergodi
C. Bergodi
1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Universitatea Cluj Rank: 73 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Brann Rank: 70 D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Brann
97.44%
Draw
1.91%
Away Universitatea Cluj
0.65%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
72.48
72.96
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Brann
Universitatea Cluj
Power Score
72.48
72.96
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
247
236

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Brann — Opponent-weighted form score
Universitatea Cluj — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Brann Universitatea Cluj

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Brann

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Universitatea Cluj

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Brann ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Universitatea Cluj
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
28.75
40.31
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
40.31
28.75
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Brann -0.90 Efficiency Index
vs
Universitatea Cluj +0.90 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Brann
Universitatea Cluj
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Brann ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Universitatea Cluj
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Brann Universitatea Cluj
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Brann Universitatea Cluj
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Brann
Universitatea Cluj
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Brann
vs
Universitatea Cluj
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Brann Universitatea Cluj
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Brann 0.23
Universitatea Cluj 0.29
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Brann Universitatea Cluj
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Brann 0.03
Universitatea Cluj 0.04
Brann
Universitatea Cluj
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • UCL had peak pressure around 38'.
  • SKB started the game with stronger pressure.
SKB Pressure UCL Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: UCL reached the top pressure at 38' (62.66).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Brann SKB Home
1 matches
Universitatea Cluj UCL Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
0
Goals
2
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
2
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-31T00:03:18+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · 2nd Qualifying Round · Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate : 5 - 3
Stadium
Brann Stadion
Capacity
17686
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Mateo Erceg
Luka Pajić
Stipe Brajković
Ivan Vukančić

Statistics

Possession
SKB
63%
UCL
37%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 1
8 Shots 9
71 Dangerous attacks 38
68 Possession 32
6 Corners 3
20 Free kicks 16
1 Yellow Cards 4

Match Overview

4 Substitutions 4
23 Throwins 16

Attacking

149 Attacks 76

Discipline

1 Offsides 0
17 Fouls 23

Lineup

Referee : Mateo Erceg

Starting XI ▼

1
Mathias Dyngeland
Mathias Dyngeland Goalkeeper
6.12
3
Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen
Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen (C) Defender
6.26
17
Joachim Soltvedt
Joachim Soltvedt Defender
6.26
21
Denzel De Roeve
Denzel De Roeve Defender
6.37
23
Thore Pedersen
Thore Pedersen Defender
6.26
8
Felix Horn Myhre
Felix Horn Myhre Midfielder
6.37
18
Jacob Lungi Sørensen
Jacob Lungi Sørensen Midfielder
6.48
25
Niklas Jensen Wassberg
Niklas Jensen Wassberg Midfielder
6.37
16
Kristian Eriksen
Kristian Eriksen
Midfielder78'
6.5
9
Niklas Castro
Niklas Castro Attacker
2
7.32
10
Kristall Máni Ingason
Kristall Máni Ingason
Midfielder85'
6.5
14
Ulrik Mathisen
Ulrik Mathisen Attacker
6.82
19
Eggert Aron Gudmundsson
Eggert Aron Gudmundsson
Midfielder69'
6.5
29
Noah Holm
Noah Holm Attacker
6.46
22
Sævar Atli Magnússon
Sævar Atli Magnússon
Attacker86'
Referee : Mateo Erceg

Starting XI ▼

46
Neofytos Michail
Neofytos Michail Goalkeeper
5.68
6
Iulian Cristea
Iulian Cristea Defender
5.88
24
Dino Mikanovic
Dino Mikanovic Defender
6.04
29
Oucasse Mendy
Oucasse Mendy
Attacker68'
6.46
27
Alexandru Chipciu
Alexandru Chipciu (C) Defender
5.86
7
Mouhamadou Drammeh
Mouhamadou Drammeh Midfielder
6.18
8
Dorin Codrea
Dorin Codrea Midfielder
6.13
14
Marius Ștefănescu
Marius Ștefănescu Midfielder
6.23
—
Marius Ștefănescu
46'
33
Jug Stanojev
Jug Stanojev Midfielder
6.18
94
Ovidiu Bic
Ovidiu Bic Midfielder
6.18
18
Pedro Pinho
Pedro Pinho
Midfielder86'
17
Jovo Lukić
Jovo Lukić Attacker
6.74
25
Alibek Aliev
Alibek Aliev
Attacker75'
6.5
19
Issouf Macalou
Issouf Macalou Attacker
6.38

Events

2ND-HALF
90+2'
Event
Alexandru Chipciu 
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
Event
Sævar Atli Magnússon  → Noah Holm
7th Substitution
86'
86'
Event
Pedro Pinho → Ovidiu Bic
8th Substitution
Event
Kristall Máni Ingason → Niklas Castro
6th Substitution
85'
Event
Kristian Eriksen → Niklas Jensen Wassberg
5th Substitution
78'
76'
Event
Dorin Codrea
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Niklas Castro
Field Goal / 4th Goal
75'
75'
Event
Alibek Aliev → Jovo Lukić
4th Substitution
Event
Eggert Aron Gudmundsson  → Ulrik Mathisen
3rd Substitution
69'
68'
Event
Oucasse Mendy → Dino Mikanovic 
2nd Substitution
46'
Event
Dan Nistor → Marius Ștefănescu
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Ulrik Mathisen
Field Goal / 3rd Goal
45'
45'
Event
Marius Ștefănescu
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Niklas Castro
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
32'
26'
Event
Jovo Lukić
Field Goal / 2nd Goal
14'
Event
Dino Mikanovic 
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Niklas Castro
Field Goal / 1st Goal
8'

Match Commentary

90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Alexandru Chipciu receives a yellow card.
86
Update Update
Pedro Pinho is on, and Ovidiu Alexandru Bic is off.
86
Update Update
Saevar Atli Magnusson is on, and Noah Jean Holm is off.
85
Update Update
Kristall Mani Ingason is on, and Niklas Castro is off.
85
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
78
Update Update
Kristian Eriksen is on, and Niklas Jensen Wassberg is off.
77
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
76
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Dorin Codrea receives a yellow card.
75
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Dorin Codrea.
75
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Niklas Castro scores, making it 3-1.
70
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
69
Update Update
Eggert Aron Gudmundsson is on, and Ulrick Mathisen is off.
69
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
68
Update Update
Oucasse Mendy is on, and Dino Mikanovic is off.
65
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
54
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
53
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Dan Nistor comes on for Marius Stefanescu.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Marius Stefanescu.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-1.
38
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
37
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
32
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Niklas Castro receives a yellow card.
26
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Jovo Lukic scores, making it 1-1.
14
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
8
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Mateo Erceg.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Brann 3-1 Universitatea Cluj. Structural assessment: Brann exhibited a minimal deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.