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As CSKA Sofia prepares to face Derry City in the UEFA Europa League on July 9, 2026, both teams come into the match with similar recent forms, each having secured two victories in their last five outings. CSKA Sofia will leverage the home advantage at their stadium, where they have historically performed well.
Tactically, CSKA Sofia has shown resilience in their domestic league, emphasizing solid defensive organization paired with quick transitions to attack. This approach could pose challenges for Derry City, who will need to maintain composure under pressure. Derry City’s recent performances indicate a willingness to adapt, displaying both attacking flair and adaptability in their gameplay.
Bookmakers have offered odds reflecting a strong likelihood of a home victory, with CSKA Sofia at 1.32 compared to Derry City’s 8.6. Our predictive model assigns a 56.7% probability to a home win, with 15.6% for a draw and 13.2% in favor of the away side.
While CSKA Sofia appears to hold the upper hand, Derry City’s ability to execute their game plan could very well dictate the match’s outcome. As always, football remains unpredictable, and both teams will be eager to secure vital points in the competitive Europa League landscape.
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| CSKA Sofia 69.9% |
Draw 19.3% |
Derry 10.8% |
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Betting Odds
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1.33 | 4.80 | 8.60 | |
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1.32 | 4.80 | 8.60 |
Latest Results
| 28.06.26 Odra Opole – CSKA Sofia – 2:3 24.06.26 CSKA Sofia – Polissya Zhytomyr – 0:4 25.05.26 Ludogorets Razgrad – CSKA Sofia – 1:0 20.05.26 Lokomotiv Plovdiv – CSKA Sofia – 1:2 penalties 16.05.26 Levski Sofia – CSKA Sofia – 2:0 |
26.06.26 Derry City – Drogheda United – 2:0 22.06.26 Shamrock Rovers – Derry City – 1:1 19.06.26 Galway United – Derry City – 2:1 12.06.26 Derry City – Bohemians Dublin – 4:1 29.05.26 Dundalk FC – Derry City – 2:1 |
Facts
Standings
Draw
2026/27
1/8-finals
| 1 | Hammarby | Bye | |
| 2 | Bye | Anderlecht | |
| 3 | Qarabag | Vestri | |
| 4 | CSKA Sofia | Derry City | |
| 5 | Tromso | Bye | |
| 6 | Bye | Hradec Kralove | |
| 7 | Twente | Bye | |
| 8 | Vojvodina | Ferencvaros | |
| 9 | Besiktas | Bye | |
| 10 | Bye | Midtjylland | |
| 11 | Hajduk Split | Zilina | |
| 12 | Bye | Pafos | |
| 13 | Sheriff Tiraspol | Aluminij | |
| 14 | Bye | Maccabi Tel Aviv | |
| 15 | St. Gallen | Bye | |
| 16 | Bye | Benfica | |
| 17 | Dyn. Kyiv | U. Cluj | |
| 18 | Bye | PAOK |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Hammarby | Anderlecht | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 | |
| 3 | Tromso | Hradec Kralove | |
| 4 | Twente | TBD #8 | |
| 5 | Besiktas | Midtjylland | |
| 6 | TBD #11 | Pafos | |
| 7 | TBD #13 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | |
| 8 | St. Gallen | Benfica | |
| 9 | TBD #17 | PAOK |
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