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Derry CityDWDWD
CSKA SofiaWDWDLHead to head
Derry City 0 · Draws 0 · CSKA Sofia 1 (1 meetings)
Our prediction
CSKA Sofia to win
@ 1.98Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
Win probability
Odds (1X2)
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.
UEFA Europa League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olympiakos Piraeus |
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| 2 | Benfica |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 9 |
| 3 | Bayer Leverkusen |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 9 |
| 4 | Bournemouth |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 |
| 5 | Ferencvarosi TC |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| 6 | Union St. Gilloise |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| 7 | Juventus |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | Beşiktaş |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| 9 | Sunderland |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| 10 | AZ Alkmaar |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| 11 | Omonia Nicosia |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 12 | Rennes |
4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 13 | Lyon |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 6 |
| 14 | Real Sociedad |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 16 | Sparta Praha |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 17 | Levski Sofia |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 18 | Dinamo Zagreb |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 19 | Sturm Graz |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 20 | NEC Nijmegen |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 4 |
| 21 | Red Bull Salzburg |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 4 |
| 22 | Anderlecht |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 23 | 1899 Hoffenheim |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 24 | AC Milan |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 25 | Celta Vigo |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 26 | OFI |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 27 | Jagiellonia |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 28 | Torreense |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 29 | Celje |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 1 |
| 30 | Hapoel Beer Sheva |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 1 |
| 31 | Lillestrom |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -7 | 1 |
| 32 | Lech Poznan |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
| 33 | Plzen |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| 34 | Marseille |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| 35 | Celtic |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
| 36 | Ararat-Armenia |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
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Bayer Leverkusen
Bournemouth
Ferencvarosi TC
Union St. Gilloise
Juventus
Beşiktaş
Sunderland
AZ Alkmaar
Omonia Nicosia
Rennes
Lyon
Real Sociedad
Crystal Palace
Sparta Praha
Levski Sofia
Dinamo Zagreb
Sturm Graz
NEC Nijmegen
Red Bull Salzburg
Anderlecht
1899 Hoffenheim
AC Milan
Celta Vigo
OFI
Jagiellonia
Torreense
Celje
Hapoel Beer Sheva
Lillestrom
Lech Poznan
Plzen
Marseille
Celtic
Ararat-Armenia
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Dynamo Kyiv
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