Universitatea Cluj 2-2 Brann: Match Report, Goals, Stats and Ratings
Europa Conference League · Thursday 23 July 2026 · Cluj Arena, Cluj-Napoca · referee H. Nalbandyan · full time
Full time: Universitatea Cluj 2-2 Brann
Universitatea Cluj and Brann drew 2-2 in Europa Conference League on Thursday 23 July 2026 at Cluj Arena. The goals: Niklas Castro 40', Felix Horn Myhre 53', Jovo Lukić 85', Pedro Pinho 87'.
How the match unfolded
Brann struck first through Niklas Castro in the 40th minute. Felix Horn Myhre made it 0-2 to Brann in the 53rd minute, set up by Ulrik Mathisen. Jovo Lukić made it 1-2 to Universitatea Cluj in the 85th minute, set up by Marius Ștefănescu. Universitatea Cluj levelled at 2-2 in the 87th minute through Pedro Pinho, set up by Iulian Cristea. Late, and enough for a draw.
Brann led by two and were pegged back: Universitatea Cluj came back for a draw.
It was 0-1 at half-time, and the second half changed the result.
The referee, H. Nalbandyan, showed 5 yellow cards: 3 to Universitatea Cluj and 2 to Brann.
Universitatea Cluj: C. Bergodi, 4-3-3 · Brann: E. Horneland, 4-3-3.
Moneyball's prediction against the result
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Why it went this way
Universitatea Cluj had 4 shots on target, Brann 3.
Brann had 68% of the ball.
Where the two sides stood before this match
Universitatea Cluj came into it with 2 Europa Conference League matches played, scoring 1.5 and conceding 2.5 a match, and had won 0% of their matches.
Brann came into it with 6 Europa Conference League matches played, scoring 2.2 and conceding 1.5 a match, with 0.20 expected goals for and – against, and had won 50% of their matches.
Universitatea Cluj vs Brann: the match in numbers
| Universitatea Cluj | Match statistics | Brann |
|---|---|---|
| 32% | Ball possession | 68% |
| 8 | Total shots | 6 |
| 4 | Shots on target | 3 |
| 9 | Corners | 5 |
| 21 | Fouls | 14 |
| 1 | Offsides | 3 |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 2 |
Team statistics from Sportmonks.
Player ratings and man of the match
Man of the match: Niklas Castro (Brann), rated 6.9 by Sportmonks, with 1 goal.
Universitatea Cluj
- Jovo Lukić 6.9 1 goal
- Pedro Pinho 6.7 1 goal
- Issouf Macalou 6.5
- Friday Adams 6.5
- Alibek Aliev 6.4
Brann
- Niklas Castro 6.9 1 goal
- Ulrik Mathisen 6.6 1 assist
- Kristall Máni Ingason 6.5
- Denzel De Roeve 6.5
- Noah Holm 6.5
The lowest-rated starter was Neofytos Michail at 5.9. Ratings run from 0 to 10; around 7.0 is a solid match.
What comes next
- Brann: Brann vs Lincoln Red Imps Thursday 15 October 2026 · Europa Conference League
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Questions about Universitatea Cluj vs Brann
What was the score in Universitatea Cluj vs Brann?
Universitatea Cluj 2-2 Brann (half-time 0-1), Europa Conference League, Thursday 23 July 2026.
Who scored in Universitatea Cluj vs Brann?
Niklas Castro 40', Felix Horn Myhre 53', Jovo Lukić 85', Pedro Pinho 87'.
Did Moneyball predict Universitatea Cluj vs Brann correctly?
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Who was man of the match in Universitatea Cluj vs Brann?
Niklas Castro, rated 6.9 by Sportmonks.
Who refereed Universitatea Cluj vs Brann?
H. Nalbandyan.
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