Derry City will try to claim a major scalp when they welcome CSKA Sofia in the decisive second leg of their Europa League qualifying tie. The Irish side showed fighting spirit in the first match, but they struggled to create chances, registering only six goal attempts. Liam Boyce will be the main attacking threat after scoring in the first leg, while there are no fresh injury worries for the hosts. Derry City have been in excellent domestic form lately, winning six of their last 10 matches and averaging 2.3 goals per game during that period.
CSKA Sofia, meanwhile, have the advantage and looked the stronger side in the opening encounter. The Bulgarian giants dominated proceedings and will once again rely on Greek striker Ioannis Pitas, who scored both goals in the first leg. CSKA have been inconsistent recently, winning four of their last 10 matches, but their European experience and attacking quality make them favourites to progress
As CSKA controlled the first leg and look the more complete side, we are tempted to bet on Home Win, alongside CSKA Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals total (the first match produced five goals, while Derry’s games average 3.0 goals per match).
This Europa League match will be played on Thursday 16 July 2026 at 18:30.
What is our Derry City vs CSKA Sofia prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Derry City 1 - 2 CSKA Sofia
Derry City vs CSKA Sofia Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2 @ 800 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -225 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Leandro Godoy @ -111 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Leandro Godoy @ 350 Odds
- Asian Handicap: CSKA Sofia -0.5 @ -125 Odds
- European Handicap: Derry City +2 @ -275 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -450 Odds
- Draw No Bet: CSKA Sofia to Win @ -250 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: CSKA Sofia to Win/CSKA Sofia to Win @ 175 Odds
- Clean Sheet: CSKA Sofia - No @ -250 Odds
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View OfferDerry City Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwwdddwww | 2.10 |
| Home | wlwdww | 2.17 |
| Away | wddw | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 3.50 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 2.30 | 2.50 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 0.70 | 1.00 | 0.25 |
| BTTS | 50% | 67% | 25% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 33% | 75% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.77 | 2.03 | 1.39 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.97 | 0.83 | 1.18 |
CSKA Sofia Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wldwwdldlw | 1.50 |
| Home | ldwdw | 1.60 |
| Away | wwldl | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.10 | 2.40 | 1.80 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.71 | 1.52 | 1.91 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.22 | 1.19 | 1.26 |
Derry City vs CSKA Sofia Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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