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OFI vs CSKA Sofia predictions, Aug 20, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

UEFA Europa League, on Thursday,

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On August 20, 2026, OFI Crete will host CSKA Sofia in a crucial UEFA Europa League clash at their home ground. The match sees OFI entering with a mixed bag of results, having secured only 1 victory in their last 4 outings. Their recent struggle suggests tactical setbacks, particularly in securing possession and converting opportunities, which could be a concern against a more consistent opponent.

In contrast, CSKA Sofia has found their rhythm, winning 4 of their last 5 matches. Their attacking prowess and solid defensive organization have proven effective, allowing them to dominate possession and create numerous scoring chances. With their current form, they will likely aim to exploit OFI’s vulnerabilities and maintain pressure throughout the match.

The bookmakers have set the odds at 2.48 for a home win and 2.98 for an away victory, reflecting a competitive landscape. The predicted final score is 1:1, which underscores the potential for a tightly contested match. As both teams bring their strengths to the field, this encounter promises to be an intriguing battle, with no clear favorite emerging from the recent performances. Fans can expect a fascinating showdown.

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OFI
39.3%		 Draw
27.8%		 CSKA Sofia
32.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
2.32 3.40 2.80
2.49 3.58 2.85
2.47 3.30 3.05

Latest Results

12.08.26 AEK Athens – OFI Crete – 2:3 penalties
01.08.26 Willem II – OFI Crete – 2:1
28.07.26 NAC Breda – OFI Crete – 3:2
25.07.26 Go Ahead Eagles – OFI Crete – 4:0
17.05.26 OFI Crete – Volos FC – 3:1		 13.08.26 CSKA Sofia – Maccabi Tel Aviv – 1:3
09.08.26 Septemvri Sofia – CSKA Sofia – 0:3
06.08.26 Maccabi Tel Aviv – CSKA Sofia – 0:3
02.08.26 CSKA Sofia – FC Dunav Ruse – 2:1
30.07.26 CSKA Sofia – FK Qarabağ Agdam – 1:0 penalties

Facts

  • First leg.
  • CSKA Sofia is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • OFI may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • Recently, the teams have not faced each other.

    • Standings

    Draw

    1/8-finals

    1 Trabzonspor Bye
    5 Twente Bye
    6 Vojvodina Ferencvaros 0 : 3, 1 : 2
    8 Bye Gornik Zabrze
    9 KuPS Bye
    12 Bye Univ. Craiova
    16 Bye Ararat-Armenia
    17 St. Truiden Bye
    21 Lincoln Red Imps Bye
    24 Bye Omonia
    25 Crvena zvezda Bye
    32 Bye Plzen
    33 Shamrock Rovers Bye
    36 Bye Egnatia
    40 Bye Lillestrom
    41 Jagiellonia Bye
    44 Bye Rangers
    45 Larne Bye
    48 Bye Iberia 1999
    49 Mjallby Bye
    53 Hajduk Split Zilina 1 : 2, 2 : 0
    54 Bye Pafos
    56 Bye Salzburg
    57 Kairat Almaty Bye
    61 Dyn. Kyiv U. Cluj 1 : 0, 0 : 0
    62 Bye PAOK
    63 Hammarby Bye
    64 Bye Anderlecht
    65 Lech Poznan Bye
    68 Bye Klaksvik
    69 Thun Bye
    72 Bye Vikingur Reykjavik
    73 Tromso Bye
    74 Bye Hradec Kralove
    75 Besiktas Bye
    76 Bye Midtjylland
    80 Bye Kauno Zalgiris
    81 St. Gallen Bye
    82 Bye Benfica
    84 Bye Hearts
    88 Bye Aarhus
    89 OFI Crete Bye
    93 Sheriff Tiraspol Aluminij 1 : 0, 0 : 0
    94 Bye Maccabi Tel Aviv
    95 Qarabag Vestri 3 : 0, 3 : 0
    96 CSKA Sofia Derry City 2 : 1, 3 : 2

    Quarter-finals

    1 Trabzonspor Bye
    3 Twente Ferencvaros 2 : 2, 1 : 2
    4 Bye Gornik Zabrze
    5 KuPS Bye
    6 Bye Univ. Craiova
    8 Bye Ararat-Armenia
    9 St. Truiden Bye
    11 Lincoln Red Imps Bye
    12 Bye Omonia
    13 Crvena zvezda Bye
    16 Bye Plzen
    17 Shamrock Rovers Bye
    18 Bye Egnatia
    20 Bye Lillestrom
    21 Jagiellonia Bye
    22 Bye Rangers
    23 Larne Bye
    24 Bye Iberia 1999
    25 Mjallby Bye
    27 Hajduk Split Pafos 0 : 4, 2 : 0
    28 Bye Salzburg
    29 Kairat Almaty Bye
    31 Dyn. Kyiv PAOK 0 : 2, 2 : 3
    32 Hammarby Anderlecht 1 : 3, 1 : 1
    33 Lech Poznan Bye
    34 Bye Klaksvik
    35 Thun Bye
    36 Bye Vikingur Reykjavik
    37 Tromso Hradec Kralove 1 : 3, 0 : 1
    38 Besiktas Midtjylland 2 : 0, 1 : 0
    40 Bye Kauno Zalgiris
    41 St. Gallen Benfica 0 : 5, 2 : 1
    42 Bye Hearts
    44 Bye Aarhus
    45 OFI Crete Bye
    47 Sheriff Tiraspol Maccabi Tel Aviv 0 : 1, 0 : 5
    48 Qarabag CSKA Sofia 0 : 1, 0 : 0

    Semi-finals

    1 Trabzonspor Bye
    2 Ferencvaros Gornik Zabrze 1 : 1, 1 : 0
    3 KuPS Univ. Craiova 1 : 2, 1 : 1
    4 Bye Ararat-Armenia
    5 St. Truiden Bye
    6 Lincoln Red Imps Omonia 0 : 1, 1 : 1
    7 Crvena zvezda Bye
    8 Bye Plzen
    9 Shamrock Rovers Egnatia 1 : 5, 3 : 1
    10 Bye Lillestrom
    11 Jagiellonia Rangers 1 : 1, 2 : 1
    12 Larne Iberia 1999 1 : 2, 0 : 0
    13 Mjallby Bye
    14 Pafos Salzburg 3 : 3, 0 : 1
    15 Kairat Almaty Bye
    16 PAOK Anderlecht 2 : 3, 0 : 1
    17 Lech Poznan Klaksvik 5 : 0, 1 : 0
    18 Thun Vikingur Reykjavik 2 : 3, 3 : 0
    19 Hradec Kralove Besiktas 0 : 1, 0 : 1
    20 Bye Kauno Zalgiris
    21 Benfica Hearts 1 : 1, 6 : 1
    22 Bye Aarhus
    23 OFI Crete Bye
    24 Maccabi Tel Aviv CSKA Sofia 3 : 1, 0 : 3

    Final

    1 Trabzonspor Ferencvaros
    2 Univ. Craiova Ararat-Armenia
    3 St. Truiden Omonia
    4 Crvena zvezda Plzen
    5 Egnatia Lillestrom
    6 Jagiellonia Iberia 1999
    7 Mjallby Salzburg
    8 Kairat Almaty Anderlecht
    9 Lech Poznan Thun
    10 Besiktas Kauno Zalgiris
    11 Benfica Aarhus
    12 OFI Crete CSKA Sofia

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