Tromsø vs CFR Cluj preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe
Alfheim Stadion
Europa Conference League
TromsøTIL
2 1
CFR ClujCFR
Full Time
3rd Qualifying Round Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 7 - 1
Leon Hien - 6'
Isak Vådebu - 48'
Goal
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Goal

CONTEXT

Match is finished. Tromsø 2–1 CFR Cluj. The result saw Tromsø take the points. Tromsø 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: Minimal deviation was recorded between the observed outcome and pre-match indicators.
  • Efficiency shift: Team efficiency remained in line with prior performance levels.
  • xG alignment: No expected goals data was available to assess alignment.
  • Market alignment: The final result proved consistent with available market indicators.
  • xG expectations: Expected goals metrics could not be evaluated due to absent data.
  • Event impact: Tromsø scored once in each half to achieve the 2-1 win.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred to alter the match structure.
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
D. Dickinson
D. Dickinson
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
D. McGeachie
D. McGeachie
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
J. Bell
J. Bell
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
L. Wilson
L. Wilson
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
Tromsø J. Vik
J. Vik
VS
CFR Cluj A. dos Santos Folha
A. dos Santos Folha
3
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.33
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
CFR Cluj Rank: 72 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Tromsø Rank: 72 L
Alashkert Rank: W
Alashkert Rank: D
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Tromsø
96.99%
Draw
2.37%
Away CFR Cluj
0.64%

Movement

Changes since opening
Tromsø
+0.47%
Draw
-0.47%
CFR Cluj
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
73.24
69.73
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Tromsø
CFR Cluj
Power Score
73.24
69.73
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
212
304

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

–
vs

Tromsø

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

CFR 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

Tromsø ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy CFR Cluj
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
7.50
5.00
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
5.00
7.50
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
Tromsø +0.19 Efficiency Index
vs
CFR Cluj -0.19 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Tromsø
CFR 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.

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

–
Tromsø
vs
CFR Cluj
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Tromsø CFR 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
Tromsø 0.00
CFR Cluj 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Tromsø CFR 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
Tromsø 0.03
CFR Cluj 0.02
Tromsø
CFR Cluj
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • TIL had peak pressure around 28'.
  • TIL started the game with stronger pressure.
TIL Pressure CFR Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: TIL reached the top pressure at 28' (67.77).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Tromsø TIL Home
1 matches
CFR Cluj CFR Away
Match Record
1
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
1
Goals
5
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
5
+5
Goal Difference
-5
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-14T00:00:55+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · 3rd Qualifying Round · Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate : 7 - 1
Stadium
Alfheim Stadion
Capacity
6687
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
David Dickinson
David McGeachie
Jonathan Bell
Lloyd Wilson

Statistics

Possession
TIL
65%
CFR
35%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 1
7 Shots 2
102 Dangerous attacks 32
68 Possession 32
9 Corners 0
12 Free kicks 19
1 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

5 Substitutions 6
12 Throwins 20

Attacking

139 Attacks 77

Discipline

2 Offsides 0
17 Fouls 14

Lineup

Referee : David Dickinson

Starting XI ▼

1
Jakob Haugaard
Jakob Haugaard (C) Goalkeeper
6.12
3
Mathias Tønnessen
Mathias Tønnessen Defender
6.26
21
Leon Hien
Leon Hien Defender
6.45
30
Isak Vådebu
Isak Vådebu Defender
6.45
5
David Edvardsson
David Edvardsson Midfielder
6.5
27
Mads Mikkelsen
Mads Mikkelsen
Defender75'
6.26
8
Jesper Grundt
Jesper Grundt Midfielder
6.37
10
Troy Nyhammer
Troy Nyhammer Midfielder
6.61
19
Aleksander Lilletun Elvebu
Aleksander Lilletun Elvebu
Attacker62'
6.46
17
Isak Dahlqvist
Isak Dahlqvist Midfielder
6.5
29
Alexander Warneryd
Alexander Warneryd
Defender46'
6.26
37
Sander Håvik Innvær
Sander Håvik Innvær Midfielder
6.37
7
Lars Olden Larsen
Lars Olden Larsen Attacker
6.59
22
Heine Åsen Larsen
Heine Åsen Larsen
Attacker46'
6.42
20
Ieltsin Camões
Ieltsin Camões Attacker
6.46
9
Daniel Braut
Daniel Braut
Attacker84'
6.5
Referee : David Dickinson

Starting XI ▼

31
Octavian Vâlceanu
Octavian Vâlceanu Goalkeeper
5.88
3
Aly Abeid
Aly Abeid Defender
6.05
42
Renato Pantalon
Renato Pantalon Defender
6.05
45
Mário Camora
Mário Camora (C) Defender
6.05
47
Christopher Braun
Christopher Braun Defender
6.26
86
Viktor Kun
Viktor Kun
Defender46'
6.26
8
Alin Fică
Alin Fică Midfielder
6.37
5
Francisco Barrios
Francisco Barrios
Midfielder46'
6.37
10
Adrian Păun
Adrian Păun Midfielder
6.23
28
Bruno Costa
Bruno Costa
Midfielder68'
6.5
11
Andrei Cordea
Andrei Cordea Midfielder
6.37
7
Meriton Korenica
Meriton Korenica
Attacker46'
6.79
88
Damjan Djokovic
Damjan Djokovic Midfielder
6.27
17
Lorenzo Biliboc
Lorenzo Biliboc Attacker
6.43
22
Mateo Miclăuș
Mateo Miclăuș
Midfielder77'
6.5
77
Andres Sfait
Andres Sfait Attacker
6.51

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Daniel Braut → Ieltsin Camões
10th Substitution
84'
79'
Event
Meriton Korenica
Field Goal / 3rd Goal
77'
Event
Mateo Miclăuș → Lorenzo Biliboc
9th Substitution
Event
Mads Mikkelsen → David Edvardsson
8th Substitution
75'
Event
Heine Åsen Larsen
3rd Yellowcard
70'
68'
Event
Bruno Costa → Adrian Păun
7th Substitution
63'
Event
Meriton Korenica
2nd Yellowcard
Event
Aleksander Lilletun Elvebu → Troy Nyhammer
6th Substitution
62'
49'
Event
Adrian Păun
1st Yellowcard
Event
Isak Vådebu
Field Goal / 2nd Goal
48'
Event
Heine Åsen Larsen → Lars Olden Larsen
4th Substitution
46'
Event
Alexander Warneryd → Isak Dahlqvist
5th Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Francisco Barrios → Alin Fică
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Meriton Korenica → Andrei Cordea
2nd Substitution
46'
Event
Viktor Kun → Christopher Braun
3rd Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Leon Hien
Field Goal / 1st Goal
6'

Match Commentary

84
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
84
Update Update
On comes Daniel Braut, off goes Ieltsin Camoes.
79
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-1.
77
Update Update
Mateo Miclaus comes on for Lorenzo Biliboc.
76
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
75
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
75
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
70
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card.
68
Update Update
Bruno Costa replaces Alexandru Paun.
63
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown.
62
Update Update
Aleksander Lilletun Elvebu is on, and Troy Nyhammer is off.
49
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
48
Update Update
On Francisco Barrios, off Alin Fica.
48
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Francisco Barrios comes on for Alin Fica.
48
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Corner awarded.
46
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Isak Vadebu scores to make it 2-0, assisted by Troy Nyhammer.
46
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-0.
46
Update Update
On Heine Larsen, off Lars Olden Larsen.
46
Update Update
Alexander Thongla-Iad Warneryd is on, and Isak Dahlqvist is off.
30
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
27
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
26
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
9
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
6
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Leon Hien scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Lars Olden Larsen.
6
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
6
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Gustavo Correia.

CONCLUSION

Tromsø secured a 2-1 victory over CFR Cluj to complete a dominant aggregate win. The home team controlled possession and created sufficient opportunities to progress. Their first-half goal set the tone while the second-half strike sealed the outcome. CFR Cluj managed a consolation goal but lacked the resources to mount a comeback. The tie highlighted Tromsø's superiority across both legs. With no disciplinary issues the contest remained focused on play. Tromsø advance to the next stage having demonstrated consistent control and clinical finishing when required.