This 09.07.2026, CSKA Sofia will try to extend their winning streak against Derry City in the UEFA Europa League. We have compiled all the crucial data and predictions for this match. Follow our tips and place your bets on CSKA Sofia!
CSKA Sofia vs Derry City Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | CSKA Sofia | Marek | 03.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CSKA Sofia | Polessya | 24.06.2026 | 0-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Brinje-Grosuplje | CSKA Sofia | 20.06.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CSKA Sofia | Dunav Ruse | 31.01.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CSKA Sofia | Gangwon FC | 23.01.2026 | 5-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CSKA Sofia | LNZ Cherkasy | 21.01.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CSKA Sofia | Mlada Boleslav | 17.01.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CSKA Sofia | Korona Kielce | 14.01.2026 | 0-2 |
| First League | Ludogorets | CSKA Sofia | 25.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Cup | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | CSKA Sofia | 20.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Derry City | Waterford | 03.07.2026 | 2-4 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Drogheda United | 26.06.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Derry City | 22.06.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | Derry City | 19.06.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Bohemians | 12.06.2026 | 4-1 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Derry City | 29.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Shelbourne | 25.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | St Patrick's Athl. | 22.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | Derry City | 15.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Derry City | 08.05.2026 | 1-0 |
Last 20 Matches Statistics: CSKA Sofia vs Derry City
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: CSKA Sofia vs Derry City
There's something special about European nights. The floodlights, the stakes, the unknown opponent. CSKA Sofia against Derry City in the UEFA Europa League carries exactly that kind of electric charge — a Bulgarian powerhouse against an Irish Premier Division side dreaming of something extraordinary.
The bookmakers have made their position crystal clear. CSKA Sofia are priced at 1.33, with Derry sitting at a massive 8.60. That gap tells its own story. But before you rush to back the hosts, let's dig into what the recent form actually shows.
Here's what you need to watch for. CSKA Sofia's competitive form heading into this tie has been inconsistent, to put it kindly. They lost to both Levski Sofia and Ludogorets in their final Bulgarian First League matches, and their pre-season has been genuinely mixed — a heavy 4-0 loss to Polessya sandwiched between encouraging wins. They are not the well-oiled machine those short odds suggest.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Derry being soft opposition. They've shown real quality in stretches. That 4-1 demolition of Bohemians and a memorable win over Shamrock Rovers demonstrate genuine attacking firepower. However, their last outing — a 4-2 home defeat to Waterford just days ago — raises serious defensive questions at the worst possible moment.
Here's the surprising statistical insight that matters. CSKA have kept clean sheets in only two of their last ten competitive and friendly matches combined. Their backline is leaky. That means Derry, who can score when they find their rhythm, should get chances even in Sofia.
My bold prediction? CSKA win, but Derry score. Both Teams to Score looks like genuine value here at what will likely be strong odds. The 1.33 on CSKA to win the match is simply too short given their inconsistency. I wouldn't touch it.
If you want a smarter play, look at Derry to score plus CSKA winning — a combination bet that reflects the actual balance of this fixture far better than the raw winner market does.
European nights have a habit of producing the unexpected. Sofia will be loud. Derry will be brave. And somewhere in that mixture, this tie could deliver a genuine surprise. I cannot wait.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Turitsov | Bulgaria | 26 | Defender | 170 | n/a |
| L. Dellova | Kosovo | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| I. Pittas | Cyprus | 30 | Attacker | 180 | 71 |
| L. Cooper | Scotland | 34 | Defender | 186 | 73 |
| J. Lokilo | Congo DR | 27 | Midfielder | 175 | 65 |
| T. Vion | France | 32 | Defender | 185 | 81 |
| M. Pinto | Luxembourg | 33 | Defender | 176 | 70 |
| O. Skarsem | Norway | 28 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| I. Tasev | Bulgaria | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Busatto | Brazil | 35 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 78 |
| Adrián Lapeña | Spain | 30 | Midfielder | 182 | 70 |
| D. Seger | Sweden | 27 | Midfielder | 180 | 71 |
| J. Eto'o | Cameroon | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Pastor | Brazil | 26 | Defender | 176 | 78 |
| S. Godoy | Argentina | 25 | Attacker | 182 | 69 |
| Y. Bornosuzov | Bulgaria | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| G. Chorbadzhiyski | Bulgaria | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Sanyang | Gambia | 23 | Midfielder | 175 | n/a |
| K. Dodaj | Albania | 20 | Midfielder | 174 | n/a |
| P. Panayotov | Bulgaria | 20 | Midfielder | 160 | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Winchester | Northern Ireland | 33 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 74 kg |
| B. Fleming | England | 26 | Defender | 175 | 69 |
| A. O'Reilly | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Midfielder | 168 cm | n/a |
| J. McClean | Republic of Ireland | 37 | Midfielder | 180 | 70 |
| G. Whyte | Northern Ireland | 30 | Midfielder | 170 cm | 71 kg |
| J. Stott | England | 28 | Defender | 185 cm | 79 kg |
| M. Duffy | Northern Ireland | 31 | Midfielder | 180 cm | n/a |
| Patrick McClean | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Defender | 188 cm | 83 kg |
| B. Maher | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| D. Markey | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 75 kg |
| B. Doherty | Northern Ireland | 29 | Defender | 175 cm | 63 kg |
| R. Slevin | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Olayinka | England | 25 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 69 kg |
| J. Clarke | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Midfielder | 172 cm | n/a |
| Joshua Thomas | Wales | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Bannon | Scotland | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Kévin Santos | Portugal | 26 | Midfielder | 170 cm | 75 kg |
| H. Rylah | England | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Barr | Northern Ireland | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Callister | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
CSKA Sofia vs Derry City match odds
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