CSKA Sofia vs Derry City Prediction | Europa League | 09/07

The encounter between CSKA Sofia and Derry City is set to kick off at 19:00 on Thursday, 09/07, at Stadion Vasil Levski.

This Europa League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams’ recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

2nd Half Under 1.5 Goals

Why we predict under 1.5 Goals in the second half

Our betting pick is Second Half – Under 1.5 Goals for the CSKA Sofia vs Derry City contest. We expect a cautious approach after the break, especially if one team is protecting a lead. With limited chances, the match could finish with one or no goals in the second half.

Key Betting Insights

CSKA Sofia

• Scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches
• Conceded in 3 of their last 5 matches
• Over 9.5 corners occurred in 3 of CSKA Sofia's last 5 matches

Derry City

• Scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches
• Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches
• Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches

2nd Half Under 1.5 Goals: 5/6

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Match Result

1x2 Odds Comparison

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Over 2.5	Under 2.5
	1/5	5/1	11/1	8/15	11/8
	2/9	5/1	10/1	4/7	6/5
	1/5	9/2	12/1	4/9	7/5
	1/5	5/1	12/1	4/6	6/5

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CSKA Sofia Preview

CSKA Sofia is coming to the clash with Derry City with the current statistics in the Europa League:

• Matches played: 0

• Wins: 0

• Draws: 0

• Losses: 0

• Goals Scored: 0 (Avg. 0)

• Goals Conceded: 0 (Avg. 0)

When having a broader look at CSKA Sofia's performance in all competitions this year, the statistics are as follows:

• Matches played: 36

• Wins: 18

• Draws: 9

• Losses: 9

• Goals Scored: 47 (Avg. 1.31)

• Goals Conceded: 30 (Avg. 0.83)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

CSKA Sofia

Goals Scored: 47

Goals Conceded: 30

Average Goals Scored: 1.31

Average Goals Conceded: 0.83

Wins: 18

Goal Difference: 17

Date	Game	Result
09/07	CSKA Sofia 3 - 2 Derry City	W
25/05	Ludogorets 1 - 0 CSKA Sofia	L
16/05	Levski Sofia 2 - 0 CSKA Sofia	L
13/05	CSKA Sofia 1 - 1 CSKA 1948 Sofia	D
08/05	CSKA 1948 Sofia 0 - 1 CSKA Sofia	W

CSKA Sofia to win the match: 2/9

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Derry City Preview

On the other hand, Derry City comes into this fixture with the following statistics in Europa League:

• Matches played: 0

• Wins: 0

• Draws: 0

• Losses: 0

• Goals Scored: 0 (Avg. 0)

• Goals Conceded: 0 (Avg. 0)

Across all competitions this season, the team boasts the following performance:

• Matches played: 25

• Wins: 6

• Draws: 11

• Losses: 8

• Goals Scored: 32 (Avg. 1.28)

• Goals Conceded: 31 (Avg. 1.24)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Derry City

Goals Scored: 32

Goals Conceded: 31

Average Goals Scored: 1.28

Average Goals Conceded: 1.24

Wins: 6

Goal Difference: 1

Date	Game	Result
09/07	CSKA Sofia 3 - 2 Derry City	L
03/07	Derry City 2 - 4 Waterford	L
26/06	Derry City 2 - 0 Drogheda United	W
22/06	Shamrock Rovers 1 - 1 Derry City	D
19/06	Galway United 2 - 1 Derry City	L

Derry City to win the match: 12/1

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Statistical Insights for CSKA Sofia vs Derry City

Here’s a statistical breakdown comparing each team’s key metrics to the league average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the CSKA Sofia vs Derry City fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

CSKA Sofia

Europe - Europa League

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L L D W W	1.4
Home	D W L D W	1.6
Away	L L W W W	1.8

Derry City

Europe - Europa League

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L L W D L	0.8
Home	L W W D D	1.6
Away	D L L D L	0.4

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Home Win

1/5

84.75%

Draw

5/1

17.24%

Away Win

12/1

7.69%

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Key Metrics

Here’s a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: corners, cards, goals scored, and goals conceded.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Corners

CSKA Sofia

21

last 5 matches

Derry City

23

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Derry City received +10% more corners than CSKA Sofia in the last 5 matches.

CSKA Sofia and Derry City corners count, last 5 matches

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Ludogorets

5

Levski Sofia

2

CSKA 1948 Sofia

8

CSKA 1948 Sofia

2

Ludogorets

4

5

CSKA Sofia

5

Waterford

7

Drogheda United

2

Shamrock Rovers

4

Galway United

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Key metrics

Cards

CSKA Sofia

15

last 5 matches

Derry City

10

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

CSKA Sofia received +50% more cards than Derry City in the last 5 matches.

CSKA Sofia and Derry City cards count, last 5 matches

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Ludogorets

1

Levski Sofia

3

CSKA 1948 Sofia

1

CSKA 1948 Sofia

6

Ludogorets

4

1

CSKA Sofia

2

Waterford

1

Drogheda United

5

Shamrock Rovers

1

Galway United

Key metrics

Goals Scored

CSKA Sofia

3

last 5 matches

Derry City

8

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Derry City scored +167% more goals than CSKA Sofia in the last 5 matches.

CSKA Sofia and Derry City goals scored count, last 5 matches

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Ludogorets

0

Levski Sofia

0

CSKA 1948 Sofia

1

CSKA 1948 Sofia

1

Ludogorets

1

2

CSKA Sofia

2

Waterford

2

Drogheda United

1

Shamrock Rovers

1

Galway United

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Key metrics

Goals Conceded

CSKA Sofia

4

last 5 matches

Derry City

10

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Derry City conceded +150% more goals than CSKA Sofia in the last 5 matches.

CSKA Sofia and Derry City goals conceded count, last 5 matches

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Ludogorets

1

Levski Sofia

2

CSKA 1948 Sofia

1

CSKA 1948 Sofia

0

Ludogorets

0

3

CSKA Sofia

4

Waterford

0

Drogheda United

1

Shamrock Rovers

2

Galway United

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