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In the upcoming UEFA Europa League clash on July 16, 2026, Derry City will host CSKA Sofia at their home ground. This encounter presents an intriguing matchup, particularly considering both teams’ recent form.
Derry City has struggled to find consistency, managing to secure just one victory in their last five outings. Their recent performances suggest tactical challenges, as they have not been able to impose themselves frequently, leading to potential vulnerabilities in both defense and attack. Despite the home advantage, they will need to elevate their game to compete effectively.
Conversely, CSKA Sofia enters this match in a stronger position, having triumphed in three of their last five contests. Their recent form reflects a solid tactical approach, characterized by a disciplined defense and opportunistic attacking play. This strategic advantage will be crucial as they aim to capitalize on any lapses in Derry’s gameplay.
Bookmakers set the odds at 4.05 for a Derry City win and 1.74 for an away victory for CSKA Sofia, reflecting a significant skew towards the visitors. With a model prediction indicating a 54.7% likelihood of an away win, Derry will need to defy the odds to claim the points. While anything can happen in football, CSKA Sofia appears well-positioned to assert their dominance in this matchup.
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| Derry 26.7% |
Draw 24.6% |
CSKA Sofia 48.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:2
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.21 | 3.97 | 1.92 | |
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3.7 | 3.55 | 1.88 | |
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3.63 | 3.84 | 1.88 | |
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3.1 | 3.85 | 1.87 | |
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3.3 | 3.99 | 1.93 | |
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3.6 | 3.55 | 1.93 |
Latest Results
| 09.07.26 CSKA Sofia – Derry City – 3:2 03.07.26 Derry City – Waterford FC – 2:4 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 |
09.07.26 CSKA Sofia – Derry City – 3:2 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 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 09.07.26 CSKA Sofia – Derry City – 3:2 |
Standings
Draw
2026/27
1/8-finals
| 1 | Hammarby | Bye | |
| 2 | Bye | Anderlecht | |
| 3 | Qarabag | Vestri | 3 : 0 |
| 4 | CSKA Sofia | Derry City | 3 : 2 |
| 5 | Tromso | Bye | |
| 6 | Bye | Hradec Kralove | |
| 7 | Twente | Bye | |
| 8 | Vojvodina | Ferencvaros | 1 : 2 |
| 9 | Besiktas | Bye | |
| 10 | Bye | Midtjylland | |
| 11 | Hajduk Split | Zilina | 2 : 0 |
| 12 | Bye | Pafos | |
| 13 | Sheriff Tiraspol | Aluminij | 0 : 0 |
| 14 | Bye | Maccabi Tel Aviv | |
| 15 | St. Gallen | Bye | |
| 16 | Bye | Benfica | |
| 17 | Dyn. Kyiv | U. Cluj | 0 : 0 |
| 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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