CSKA Sofia vs OFI Prediction | Europa League | 27/08

The encounter between CSKA Sofia and OFI is set to kick off at 19:00 on Thursday, 27/08, at Stadion Bâlgarska Armija.

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.

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2nd Half Draw

Why we predict the second half to end in a draw

We expect a draw in the second half for the CSKA Sofia vs OFI clash.

Neither side may fully dominate after the interval, with both teams managing the game carefully. A tight and balanced second period could end all square.

Key Betting Insights

CSKA Sofia

• Scored 12 goals in their last 5 matches
• Under 10.5 corners landed in 4 of CSKA Sofia's last 5 matches
• Won 3 of their last 5 matches

OFI

• Scored 11 goals in their last 5 matches
• Under 10.5 corners landed in 5 of OFI's last 5 matches
• Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches

2nd Half Draw: 8/5

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Match Result

1x2 Odds Comparison

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Over 2.5	Under 2.5
	2/5	10/3	9/2	4/5	1/1
	4/9	10/3	11/2	4/5	10/11
	4/9	3/1	5/1	8/11	5/6
	4/9	7/2	5/1	4/5	10/11

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CSKA Sofia Preview

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

• Matches played: 7

• Wins: 3

• Draws: 2

• Losses: 2

• Goals Scored: 9 (Avg. 1.29)

• Goals Conceded: 9 (Avg. 1.29)

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

• Matches played: 48

• Wins: 25

• Draws: 12

• Losses: 11

• Goals Scored: 69 (Avg. 1.44)

• Goals Conceded: 42 (Avg. 0.88)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

CSKA Sofia

Goals Scored: 69

Goals Conceded: 42

Average Goals Scored: 1.44

Average Goals Conceded: 0.88

Wins: 25

Goal Difference: 27

Date	Game	Result
20/08	OFI 3 - 0 CSKA Sofia	L
16/08	CSKA Sofia 5 - 0 Botev Vratsa	W
13/08	CSKA Sofia 1 - 3 Maccabi Tel Aviv	L
09/08	Septemvri Sofia 0 - 3 CSKA Sofia	W
06/08	Maccabi Tel Aviv 0 - 3 CSKA Sofia	W

CSKA Sofia to win the match: 4/9

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OFI Preview

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

• Matches played: 1

• Wins: 1

• Draws: 0

• Losses: 0

• Goals Scored: 3 (Avg. 3)

• Goals Conceded: 0 (Avg. 0)

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

• Matches played: 33

• Wins: 13

• Draws: 3

• Losses: 17

• Goals Scored: 46 (Avg. 1.39)

• Goals Conceded: 55 (Avg. 1.67)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

OFI

Goals Scored: 48

Goals Conceded: 55

Average Goals Scored: 1.41

Average Goals Conceded: 1.62

Wins: 14

Goal Difference: -7

Date	Game	Result
23/08	OFI 2 - 0 Volos NFC	W
20/08	OFI 3 - 0 CSKA Sofia	W
17/05	OFI 3 - 1 Volos NFC	W
13/05	Levadiakos 3 - 2 OFI	L
10/05	Aris 3 - 1 OFI	L

OFI to win the match: 9/2

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Statistical Insights for CSKA Sofia vs OFI

With at least one of the two sides yet to record a match in this competition, a like-for-like statistical comparison is not yet available for this fixture.

Recent form across all competitions still offers a useful reference point:

Key metrics

Team Form

CSKA Sofia

Europe - Europa League

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L W L W W	1.8
Home	W L W D W	2
Away	L W W D D	1.6

OFI

Europe - Europa League

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W W W L L	1.8
Home	W W W L W	2.4
Away	L L D W D	1

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Home Win

4/9

69.44%

Draw

10/3

23.08%

Away Win

11/2

15.63%

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Key Metrics

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

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

Key metrics

Goals Scored

CSKA Sofia

12

last 5 matches

OFI

11

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

CSKA Sofia scored +9% more goals than OFI in the last 5 matches.

CSKA Sofia and OFI goals scored count, last 5 matches

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OFI

0

Botev Vratsa

5

Maccabi Tel Aviv

1

Septemvri Sofia

3

Maccabi Tel Aviv

3

2

Volos NFC

3

CSKA Sofia

3

Volos NFC

2

Levadiakos

1

Aris

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Key metrics

Goals Conceded

CSKA Sofia

6

last 5 matches

OFI

7

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

OFI conceded +17% more goals than CSKA Sofia in the last 5 matches.

CSKA Sofia and OFI goals conceded count, last 5 matches

▲

OFI

3

Botev Vratsa

0

Maccabi Tel Aviv

3

Septemvri Sofia

0

Maccabi Tel Aviv

0

0

Volos NFC

0

CSKA Sofia

1

Volos NFC

3

Levadiakos

3

Aris

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Key metrics

Corners

CSKA Sofia

18

last 5 matches

OFI

16

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

CSKA Sofia received +13% more corners than OFI in the last 5 matches.

CSKA Sofia and OFI corners count, last 5 matches

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OFI

4

Botev Vratsa

7

Maccabi Tel Aviv

2

Septemvri Sofia

3

Maccabi Tel Aviv

2

5

Volos NFC

1

CSKA Sofia

4

Volos NFC

1

Levadiakos

5

Aris

Dave Kuzio Content Manager

Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.