CFR Cluj vs Tromsø preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe
Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu Thu, 6 Aug - 4:30 PM
Europa Conference League
CFR ClujCFR
0 5
TromsøTIL
Full Time Thu, 6 Aug 4:30 PM
3rd Qualifying Round Leg 1 of 2
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Goal
Heine Åsen Larsen - 5', 20'
Isak Dahlqvist - 27', 61', 74'

CONTEXT

CFR Cluj hosted Tromsø in the first leg of their two-legged tie and suffered a heavy 0-5 defeat. Tromsø took control early and led 0-3 at halftime. The visitors maintained their dominance throughout the second half to complete the scoring. CFR Cluj held 54 percent possession but created little of note against a well-organized Tromsø side. No red cards were shown to either team. The result represented a significant deviation from pre-match expectations given that CFR Cluj were viewed as the stronger side. Tromsø's clinical finishing proved decisive in securing the away victory.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Tromsø produced a significant 65.4 percent deviation from pre-match expectations.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the final performance levels.
  • xG alignment: No xG figures were recorded so alignment could not be assessed.
  • Market alignment: The outcome was not aligned with pre-match market expectations.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations could not be evaluated because data was unavailable.
  • Event impact: Tromsø's early goals shaped the 0-5 result from the opening half.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred so the match outcome faced no such distortion.
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
P. Kolarić
P. Kolarić
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
I. Starčević
I. Starčević
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
Antonio Melnjak
Antonio Melnjak
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
CFR Cluj A. dos Santos Folha
A. dos Santos Folha
VS
Tromsø J. Vik
J. Vik
2
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Alashkert Rank: W
Alashkert Rank: D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home CFR Cluj
37.13%
Draw
28.22%
Away Tromsø
34.64%

Movement

Changes since opening
CFR Cluj
+34.38%
Draw
+24.62%
Tromsø
-59%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
71.98
71.68
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
CFR Cluj
Tromsø
Power Score
71.98
71.68
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
245
253

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.

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vs
CFR Cluj — Opponent-weighted form score
Tromsø — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) CFR Cluj Tromsø

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

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vs

CFR Cluj

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

Tromsø

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

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

CFR Cluj ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Tromsø
Created Set-piece attacking threat
CFR Cluj Tromsø
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
CFR Cluj Tromsø
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.
CFR Cluj
Tromsø
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.

–
CFR Cluj
vs
Tromsø
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
CFR Cluj Tromsø
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
CFR Cluj 0.00
Tromsø 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
CFR Cluj Tromsø
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
CFR Cluj 0.00
Tromsø 0.00
CFR Cluj
Tromsø
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • CFR had peak pressure around 84'.
  • TIL started the game with stronger pressure.
CFR Pressure TIL Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: CFR reached the top pressure at 84' (66.73).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 5-3-2
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 06, 2026, 04:30 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · 3rd Qualifying Round · Leg 1 of 2
Stadium
Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu
Capacity
23500
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Patrik Kolarić
Luka Pajić
Ivan Starčević
Antonio Melnjak

Statistics

Possession
CFR
57%
TIL
43%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 5
3 Shots 1
52 Dangerous attacks 21
54 Possession 46
4 Corners 0
12 Free kicks 15
2 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

69 Ball Safe 58
5 Goal Attempts 8
5 Substitutions 5
17 Throwins 12

Attacking

97 Attacks 57

Discipline

1 Offsides 0
13 Fouls 12

Lineup

Referee : Patrik Kolarić

Starting XI ▼

99
André Moreira
André Moreira Goalkeeper
31
Octavian Vâlceanu
Octavian Vâlceanu
Goalkeeper46'
3
Aly Abeid
Aly Abeid Defender
42
Renato Pantalon
Renato Pantalon Defender
45
Mário Camora
Mário Camora (C) Defender
47
Christopher Braun
Christopher Braun Defender
8
Alin Fică
Alin Fică Midfielder
11
Andrei Cordea
Andrei Cordea Midfielder
77
Andres Sfait
Andres Sfait
Attacker79'
28
Bruno Costa
Bruno Costa Midfielder
10
Adrian Păun
Adrian Păun
Midfielder59'
73
Karlo Muhar
Karlo Muhar Midfielder
5
Francisco Barrios
Francisco Barrios
Midfielder46'
7
Meriton Korenica
Meriton Korenica Attacker
17
Lorenzo Biliboc
Lorenzo Biliboc
Attacker59'
9
Stefan Drazic
Stefan Drazic Attacker
Referee : Patrik Kolarić

Starting XI ▼

1
Jakob Haugaard
Jakob Haugaard Goalkeeper
3
Mathias Tønnessen
Mathias Tønnessen Defender
4
Vetle Skjærvik
Vetle Skjærvik Defender
29
Alexander Warneryd
Alexander Warneryd Defender
37
Sander Håvik Innvær
Sander Håvik Innvær
Midfielder82'
30
Isak Vådebu
Isak Vådebu Defender
5
David Edvardsson
David Edvardsson Midfielder
9
Daniel Braut
Daniel Braut
Attacker82'
10
Troy Nyhammer
Troy Nyhammer Midfielder
11
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen (C) Midfielder
17
Isak Dahlqvist
Isak Dahlqvist Midfielder
3
27
Mads Mikkelsen
Mads Mikkelsen
Defender89'
7
Lars Olden Larsen
Lars Olden Larsen Attacker
22
Heine Åsen Larsen
Heine Åsen Larsen Attacker
2
20
Ieltsin Camões
Ieltsin Camões
Attacker64'

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Mário Camora 
3rd Yellowcard
90'
89'
Event
Mads Mikkelsen → Isak Dahlqvist
9th Substitution
82'
Event
Daniel Braut → David Edvardsson
7th Substitution
82'
Event
Sander Håvik Innvær → Alexander Warneryd
8th Substitution
Event
Andres Sfait → Andrei Cordea
6th Substitution
79'
74'
Event
Isak Dahlqvist
Field Goal / 5th Goal
64'
Event
Ieltsin Camões → Heine Åsen Larsen
5th Substitution
61'
Event
Isak Dahlqvist
Field Goal / 4th Goal
Event
Lorenzo Biliboc → Meriton Korenica
3rd Substitution
59'
Event
Adrian Păun → Bruno Costa
4th Substitution
59'
Event
Bruno Costa
2nd Yellowcard
58'
55'
Event
Troy Nyhammer
1st Yellowcard
Event
Francisco Barrios → Karlo Muhar
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Octavian Vâlceanu → André Moreira
2nd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
42'
Event
Troy Nyhammer
Offside / Goal Disallowed
27'
Event
Isak Dahlqvist
Field Goal / 3rd Goal
20'
Event
Heine Åsen Larsen
Field Goal / 2nd Goal
5'
Event
Heine Åsen Larsen
Field Goal / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Mario Camora receives a yellow card.
89
Update Update
On Mads Mikkelsen, off Isak Dahlqvist.
85
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
82
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Daniel Braut comes on for David Edvardsson.
82
Update Update
On Sander Innvaer, off Alexander Thongla-Iad Warneryd.
81
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
79
Update Update
Andrei Cordea is replaced by Andres Sfait.
74
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-5.
64
Substitution Substitution
Ieltsin Camoes is substituted off for Heine Larsen.
61
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Isak Dahlqvist scores, making it 4-0.
59
Update Update
Lorenzo Biliboc is on, and Meriton Korenica is off.
59
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-4.
58
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
55
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card.
46
Update Update
Octavian Valceanu replaces Andre Luiz Moreira.
46
Update Update
Francisco Barrios is on, and Karlo Muhar is off.
42
GOAL! GOAL! Important
VAR decision: Goal disallowed for offside against Troy Nyhammer.
42
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-4.
27
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Isak Dahlqvist scores, making it 0-3.
24
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
20
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-2.
14
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
5
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-1.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Patrik Kolaric.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: CFR Cluj 0-5 Tromsø. Structural assessment: Tromsø exhibited a significant 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 contrary to the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was outside the projected probability range.