Tromsoe vs CFR Prediction 13 August 2026
🔊 After the first match, this tie has almost lost its suspense. Tromsø's emphatic win in Romania put the Norwegian club in the most comfortable position ahead of the second leg. The hosts now need to calmly see the job through, while CFR Cluj are playing primarily for their own reputation. Will the visitors manage to at least partially repair the impression left by last week's defeat, or will Tromsø once again confirm their superiority?
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 06 August 2026 and ended 0:5. Here is the comparative statistics from that match (home side - CFR Cluj):
- possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corners: 4 vs 0;
- fouls: 13 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 9.
📊 The two sides have met only once, and that match was a real blow for the Romanian club. In Cluj-Napoca, Tromsø won 5-0, inflicting CFR's heaviest home defeat in European competition in the club's history. The key figures in the match were Heine Asen Larsen, who completed a brace by the 20th minute, and defender Isak Dalkvist. After the break, he completed his hat-trick, putting all questions about the winner of the tie to rest.
Head-to-head statistics Tromsoe - CFR
Tromsoe Team Overview
The last official match was played on in the Conference League (home side - CFR Cluj, away side - Tromsø). The match ended 0:5.
The match statistics are as follows (Tromsø vs CFR Cluj):
- possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corners: 0 vs 4;
- fouls: 12 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 9 vs 1.
The Norwegian club comes into the second leg in excellent rhythm. The Eliteserien is ongoing, so the team has no shortage of competitive match time and maintains a high tempo. It was precisely through physical readiness, intense pressing and quick transitions that Tromsø completely outplayed their opponents a week ago.
A five-goal advantage allows the coaching staff to manage the workload differently. It is quite possible that some key players will be rested, with playing time going to squad members from the immediate reserve. Even with potential rotation, the hosts retain an important trump card - the artificial surface at Alfheim, to which visiting teams from southern Europe traditionally take a long time to adapt.
Match Results: Tromsoe
CFR Cluj Team Overview
The away side's last official match took place in the Conference League (home side - CFR Cluj, away side - Tromsø). The match ended 0:5.
The match stats were as follows (CFR Cluj vs Tromsø):
- possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corners: 4 vs 0;
- fouls: 13 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 9.
The first match had serious consequences within the club. Following the defeat, the management began making sweeping changes. Antonio Foglia was the first to lose his position, and Marius Șumudică, who has already arrived in Cluj for talks, is named as the leading candidate for the role of new head coach. At the same time, the club is preparing a significant squad overhaul - the management intends to part ways with several high-earning players.
The game itself also raised many questions. As early as half-time, the coaching staff replaced starting goalkeeper André Moreira with Octavian Vâlcănău, but even that did not help avoid a heavy defeat. The team looked slow in defence, and there was virtually no understanding between the lines. Despite the postponement of a league match to allow preparation for this tie, the expected effect was not achieved.
Match Results: CFR Cluj
Total Prediction
Average total statistics: Tromsø vs CFR Cluj
- in the tournament: 5 vs 3.33;
- goals scored: 5 vs 1.33;
- in the 1st half: 3 vs 0.67;
- in the 2nd half: 2 vs 0.67;
- Tromsø: at home in the tournament - 0;
- CFR Cluj: away in the tournament - 0;
- last 10 matches: 2.3 (home - 1.75) vs 1.4 (away - 1).
- CFR Cluj score under 1.5 goals away in 7 of their last 8 matches.
Corner Kick Prediction
Tromsø: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 0; at home - 0;
- last 10 matches: average total - 4; at home - 4.75.
CFR Cluj: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 7.33, away - 0;
- last 10 matches: average total - 6.4; away - 6.2.
- CFR Cluj have taken more than 3.5 corners in 6 matches in a row.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head matches:
- played - 1;
- home wins - 1, away wins - 0, draws - 0.
- CFR Cluj win with a +2.5 handicap in 30 of their last 31 matches.
- CFR Cluj win with a +2.5 handicap away from home in 15 matches in a row.
⭐️ Editor's Pick
After their crushing win in Romania, Tromsø can approach the second leg without any extra pressure. The Norwegians have no real need to push forward in numbers, but they are unlikely to abandon their usual style of play entirely. Even with possible rotation, the hosts retain an advantage in pace, physical condition and the quality of their transitions from defence to attack.
CFR Cluj, on the other hand, are forced to look for ways to goal, as there is no other way left to at least partially make up for the impression left by the first match. That scenario will inevitably leave open spaces, which Tromsø are very effective at exploiting. In the first match, quick attacks were the Norwegians' main weapon, and at home there may be just as many opportunities for them. That is why the most interesting option here looks to be Tromsø individual total over 1.5 goals. Predicted score - 3:0.
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