UEFA Europa League
Derry City vs CSKA Sofia
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 - 18:30 (UK Time)
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Derry City vs CSKA Sofia Prediction & Stats - UEFA Europa League 2026/27
Predictions
Derry City vs CSKA Sofia is part of the UEFA Europa League schedule for Thursday (16/07).
The fixture is staged at , 18:30 (UK time).
Below is our Derry City vs CSKA Sofia prediction, built before you place a bet.
Our verdict on Derry City vs CSKA Sofia
Value at this level takes some digging out. Having gone through the form and the numbers, here is our preferred Derry City vs CSKA Sofia prediction:
Eagle Predict Prediction
CSKA Sofia Win
Last updated on 13-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes CSKA Sofia the side to beat, with roughly 31% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all UEFA Europa League odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Derry City Preview
Derry City reach this fixture 1 match into their UEFA Europa League. Here is where Derry City stand:
In this competition
0 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
0 points per game
2 scored, at 2 a game
3 conceded, at 3 a game
Derry City, season-wide
0 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Liam Boyce, 1 goals
Most assists: Patrick McClean, 1 assists
Recent results — Derry City
09/07/2026 14:00
03/07/2026 14:45
26/06/2026 14:45
22/06/2026 15:00
19/06/2026 14:45
CSKA Sofia: how they are travelling
CSKA Sofia come in 1 matches into their UEFA Europa League.
Here is what The Reds have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
3 scored, at 3 a game
2 conceded, at 2 a game
The Reds, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Ioannis Pittas, 2 goals
Most assists: David Samuel Custódio Lima, 1 assists
Recent results — The Reds
09/07/2026 14:00
25/05/2026 13:30
16/05/2026 09:00
13/05/2026 10:45
08/05/2026 13:00
The head-to-head
A short sample to go on — 3 recent meeting(s) between the two:
Derry City: 0 win(s)
CSKA Sofia: 2 win(s)
Drawn: 1
With so little history, this fixture stays hard to call.
Form comparison Derry City vs CSKA Sofia
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Derry City
Europe - UEFA Europa League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Scored | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Conceded | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
-0.11 | 0 | 0.89 |
|
xGA
|
1.07 | 0 | 2.07 |
Away Team
CSKA Sofia
Europe - UEFA Europa League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Scored | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.07 | 2.07 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
-0.11 | 0.89 | 0 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Derry City to Win the 1st Half
Backing Derry City to win the first half is our top betting recommendation.
They are a team that thrives on fast starts, applying early pressure with an aggressive attacking style. Given their strong home performances and ability to dominate from the start, we expect them to take control early against CSKA Sofia and lead at halftime.
👉 Prediction: Double Chance - X2
CSKA Sofia has proven to be a tough opponent for many sides, even in away games. As they head to to face Derry City, our recommended bet is CSKA Sofia to win or draw in the Double Chance market.
While CSKA Sofia securing all three points wouldn’t be shocking given their recent form, taking at least a draw seems like a very realistic outcome.
Fixture information - Derry City vs CSKA Sofia
Match: Derry City vs CSKA Sofia
Competition: UEFA Europa League
Date: Thursday, 16/07/2026
Kick-off: 18:30 (UK time)
Venue:
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Stats
The statistics for Derry City vs The Army that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
5
League: 2.17
Both Teams to Score
100%
League: 33%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 67%
Over 2.5+
100%
League: 50%
Cards
1
League: 2
Corners
11
League: 11
Home Team
Derry City
Europe - UEFA Europa League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Scored | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Conceded | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
-0.11 | 0 | 0.89 |
|
xGA
|
1.07 | 0 | 2.07 |
Away Team
CSKA Sofia
Europe - UEFA Europa League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Scored | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.07 | 2.07 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
-0.11 | 0.89 | 0 |
Corners
11 / Match
+0% Corners / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of corners
11 / Match
CSKA Sofia
(5)(6)
Derry City
Cards
1 / Match
100% Cards / Match
Derry City received 100% more cards than CSKA Sofia in the UEFA Europa League
0 / Match
CSKA Sofia
(1)(0)
Derry City
Goals Scored
2 / Match
+50%
CSKA Sofia is +50% better in terms of goals scored
3 / Match
CSKA Sofia
(2)(3)
Derry City
Goals Conceded
3 / Match
+33%
Derry City condeded +33% more goals than CSKA Sofia
2 / Match
CSKA Sofia
(3)(2)
Derry City
UEFA Europa League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Aluminij
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Benfica
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Beşiktaş
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
CSKA Sofia
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Derry City
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Dynamo Kyiv
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Ferencváros
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Hajduk Split
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Hammarby
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Hradec Králové
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Midtjylland
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Qarabag
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
RSC Anderlecht
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
Sheriff
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
St. Gallen
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |
Tromsø
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 |
Universitatea Cluj
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |
Vestri
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 |
Viktoria Plzeň
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 |
Vojvodina
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 |
Žilina
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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