The UEFA Europa League delivers another must-see match on 20.08.2026 as OFI faces CSKA Sofia. The stakes are high, and the teams are evenly matched. We've analyzed their recent forms, head-to-head stats in the UEFA Europa League, and potential impact players. Get all the insights you need for OFI vs. CSKA Sofia, and consider placing a bet based on our prediction!
OFI vs CSKA Sofia Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Willem II | OFI | 01.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | NAC Breda | OFI | 28.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | GO Ahead Eagles | OFI | 25.07.2026 | 4-0 |
| Super Cup | Olympiakos Piraeus | OFI | 03.01.2026 | 3-0 |
| Super League 1 | OFI | Volos NFC | 17.05.2026 | 3-1 |
| Super League 1 | Levadiakos | OFI | 13.05.2026 | 3-2 |
| Super League 1 | Aris Thessalonikis | OFI | 10.05.2026 | 3-1 |
| Super League 1 | OFI | Aris Thessalonikis | 03.05.2026 | 0-2 |
| Cup | PAOK | OFI | 25.04.2026 | 2-3 |
| Super League 1 | OFI | Levadiakos | 18.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | CSKA Sofia | Botev Vratsa | 16.08.2026 | 5-0 |
| UEFA Europa League | CSKA Sofia | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 13.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| First League | Septemvri Sofia | CSKA Sofia | 09.08.2026 | 0-3 |
| UEFA Europa League | Maccabi Tel Aviv | CSKA Sofia | 06.08.2026 | 0-3 |
| First League | CSKA Sofia | Dunav Ruse | 02.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| UEFA Europa League | CSKA Sofia | Qarabag | 30.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| First League | CSKA Sofia | Botev Plovdiv | 27.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| UEFA Europa League | Qarabag | CSKA Sofia | 23.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| First League | Slavia Sofia | CSKA Sofia | 20.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| UEFA Europa League | Derry City | CSKA Sofia | 16.07.2026 | 1-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: OFI VS CSKA Sofia
Last 20 Matches Statistics: OFI vs CSKA Sofia
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: OFI vs CSKA Sofia
htmlThere's something electric about European nights, and this one has more intrigue than most. OFI Crete, the Greek Super League side, welcome CSKA Sofia to what promises to be a fascinating UEFA Europa League qualifier. Two clubs with proud histories, both hungry to prove they belong on the bigger stage. This is exactly the kind of tie that defines a season before it's even properly started.
Here's what you need to watch for: OFI arrive into this fixture on the back of a genuinely mixed pre-season. Three straight friendlies against Dutch opposition ended in three defeats, with Willem II, NAC Breda and Go Ahead Eagles all getting the better of them. That's concerning. Strip away the "it's just pre-season" excuse and you're looking at a side that conceded nine goals across those three games.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that OFI are the comfortable home favourites here. Yes, they finished their Super League campaign with some decent results, including a 3-1 win over Volos and a memorable 2-3 cup win at PAOK. But their defensive vulnerabilities are real and persistent.
CSKA Sofia, meanwhile, arrive in surprisingly good European form. The inside detail that casual observers are missing? The Bulgarians already have genuine Europa League experience this campaign. They knocked out Derry City across two legs, held Qarabag to two goalless draws, and only fell to Maccabi Tel Aviv after a brave effort. That's three different European opponents handled or pushed hard. This squad knows how to manage Europa League football.
Here's a surprising statistical nugget: five of CSKA Sofia's last six competitive games have produced three goals or fewer. OFI, by contrast, have been involved in high-scoring affairs repeatedly. Their matches tend to breathe. That contrast in styles could create genuine problems for the Greek side.
The odds make OFI slight favourites at 2.42, with the draw at 3.10 and CSKA at 2.98. Honestly? CSKA Sofia at those prices looks like genuine value. A team this experienced in the competition, playing without fear, against hosts whose pre-season form has been ragged.
My specific prediction: CSKA Sofia score first. Back them on the Asian handicap too. I'm going 1-2 CSKA Sofia, with both teams to score as a supporting bet worth serious consideration given OFI's tendency toward open games.
European nights don't wait for you to find your form. CSKA Sofia look ready. OFI might not be. Don't miss this one.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Fountas | Greece | 30 | Forward | 170 | 65 |
| L. Shengelia | Georgia | 30 | Forward | 184 | 79 |
| A. Poungouras | Greece | 30 | Defender | 187 cm | 77 kg |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Turitsov | Bulgaria | 27 | 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 | 21 | Midfielder | 160 | n/a |
OFI vs CSKA Sofia match odds
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