Europa League· 1st Qualifying Round· Brandywell Stadium
Derry City
CSKA Sofia1-2
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Derry City vs CSKA Sofia Prediction & Betting Tips
Thursday, 16 July 2026 · Kick-off
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More Derry City vs CSKA Sofia tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5CSKA Sofia +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 92% | 1.09 | - |
| X2CSKA Sofia or Draw | 83% | 1.20 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 73% | 1.37 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 68% | 1.47 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Derry City +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 60% | 1.66 | - |
| 1XDerry City or Draw | 58% | 1.74 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 53% | 1.90 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 47% | 2.11 | - |
| 2CSKA Sofia to win | 42% | 2.36 | - |
| XDraw | 41% | 2.45 | - |
| AH2 -1.5CSKA Sofia -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 40% | 2.51 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 32% | 3.12 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 27% | 3.72 | - |
| 1Derry City to win | 17% | 5.95 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Derry City -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 8% | 11.84 | - |
Derry City vs CSKA Sofia preview & analysis
Match preview
Derry City host CSKA Sofia in the Europa League (1st Qualifying Round) at Brandywell Stadium on Thursday, 16 July 2026, with kick-off at 17:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 1 meeting between these sides, Derry City have won 0, CSKA Sofia have won 1 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 5.0 goals, and both teams scored in 1 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes CSKA Sofia narrow favourites: Derry City 17%, draw 41%, CSKA Sofia 42%. We expect around 3.8 goals (1.4 - 2.4 in expected goals), with 73% for over 2.5 and 68% for both teams to score.
Head to head
Derry City vs CSKA Sofia: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Derry City vs CSKA Sofia?
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CSKA Sofia are favourites. Our model gives Derry City a 17% chance of winning, CSKA Sofia 42%, and the draw 41%.
Will both teams score in Derry City vs CSKA Sofia?
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We rate both teams to score at 68%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Derry City vs CSKA Sofia kick off?
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Derry City vs CSKA Sofia kicks off at 17:30 UTC on Thursday, 16 July 2026 at Brandywell Stadium, Derry.
