Derry City vs CSKA Sofia Prediction

UEFA Europa League · Thu 16 Jul 2026
Europe : UEFA Europa League
Derry CityDWDWD
1 - 2
46' · HT 0 - 0
CSKA SofiaWDWDL
Kick-offThu 16 Jul, 18:30
Our tip2 @ 1.98
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence60%

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
Derry CityDWDWD
30 Oct 26ASligo Rovers2 - 2Premier Division
19 Oct 26HSt Patrick's Athl.1 - 0Premier Division
14 Sep 26AWaterford2 - 2Premier Division
06 Sep 26HDundalk4 - 2FAI Cup
30 Aug 26HShamrock Rovers3 - 3Premier Division
CSKA SofiaWDWDL
05 Nov 26APanathinaikos1 - 2UEFA Europa Conference League
31 Oct 26HSlavia Sofia0 - 0First League
26 Oct 26HLudogorets2 - 0First League
22 Oct 26AFC Nordsjaelland2 - 2UEFA Europa Conference League
18 Oct 26ANesebar2 - 0Cup

Head to head

Derry City 0 · Draws 0 · CSKA Sofia 1 (1 meetings)

09 Jul 26CSKA Sofia3 - 2Derry CityUEFA Europa League

Full head to head: Derry City vs CSKA Sofia →

Our prediction

CSKA Sofia to win

@ 1.98
Double chance
12  •  Derry City or CSKA Sofia
@ 1.20
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.67
Confidence
60%

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
95%
Over 2.5: 88%Under 2.5: 12%
Expected goals
2.00Derry City
5.00Total
3.00CSKA Sofia

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 10% @ 6.00
0 – 1 CSKA Sofia win 10% @ 6.50 Our pick
1 – 2 CSKA Sofia win 9% @ 7.00
0 – 2 CSKA Sofia win 7% @ 8.50
1 – 0 Derry City win 7% @ 9.00

Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Derry City33%
Draw17%
CSKA Sofia50%

Odds (1X2)

13.25
X3.55
21.98

Derry City vs CSKA Sofia preview

Derry City v CSKA Sofia in the UEFA Europa League is under way – the score is 1 - 2 (46').

Our model gives Derry City a 33% chance of winning, the draw 17% and CSKA Sofia 50%. That makes our pick CSKA Sofia to win with 60% confidence at odds of 1.98. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Derry City or CSKA Sofia) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.20.

Goals: we expect about 5.0 goals (2.0 for Derry City, 3.0 for CSKA Sofia). The chance of three or more goals is 88%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (95% confidence).

Form and head to head

Derry City have 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (D-W-D-W-D), scoring 12 and conceding 9. CSKA Sofia have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (W-D-W-D-L), scoring 7 and conceding 4. In their last 1 meeting, Derry City won 0, CSKA Sofia won 1 and 0 ended level.

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Derry City vs CSKA Sofia?

Our prediction is CSKA Sofia to win (60% confidence) at odds of 1.98. Win chances: Derry City 33%, draw 17%, CSKA Sofia 50%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Derry City vs CSKA Sofia?

We expect about 5.0 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 95% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 88%).

What time is Derry City vs CSKA Sofia?

Derry City vs CSKA Sofia (UEFA Europa League) kicks off on Thursday 16 July 2026 at 18:30 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Derry City vs CSKA Sofia?

The double chance 12 (Derry City or CSKA Sofia) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.20. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.

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