CSKA Sofia vs Derry City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Jul 2026

CSKA Sofia vs Derry City Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Derry Asian Hcp +1.5 @ -119

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Derry can thrive as the outsiders and we’ll take a +1.5 start that they beat CSKA Sofia at Asian Handicap odds of -119. The win, draw and single goal defeat is on our side which amounts to an attractive bet.

Take a closer look at our complete CSKA Sofia vs Derry betting analysis, which presents a full breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

CSKA Sofia vs Derry City Preview

Bulgarian First League outfit CSKA Sofia host League of Ireland team Derry City in the first leg of their Europa League first qualifying round tie at Vasil Levski, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Thursday 9 July.

CSKA Sofia were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 1-0 First League loss against Ludogorets Razgrad at Huvepharma Arena. CSKA had 53% possession and managed eight shots on target.

Derry City were beaten in their previous game, suffering a 4-2 League of Ireland home loss to Waterford at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Tiernan Lynch's side boasted 70% possession and had six shots on goal, with Robert Slevin and Adam O'Reilly finding the net.

First League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	CSKA Sofia	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Derry City	25	6	11	8	32	31	1	32:31	29

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 12.4 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal. CSKA have had 51.9% possession and 4.8 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 0.8 goals from 9.5 attempts and 2.7 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.1 corners.

Top scorer is Mohamed Brahimi on 3 goals, while Max Ebong and Leandro Godoy have both racked up 2. James Eto'o is the top assists maker with 2.

City have 2 victories, 4 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.3 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 13.1 attempts. There’s been an average of 59.0% possession, 5.1 corners awarded and 4.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts.

We’ve seen Adam O'Reilly, Cameron Dummigan, James Clarke and Kevin Santos score 2 goals each. Michael Duffy has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Main Match Prediction

Derry +1.5 on the Asian Handicap look appealing. Bettors can get a price of -119 and that offers plenty of value as we’re expecting the away team to prosper in this Europa League qualifying game.

We’re constantly keeping tabs on the Europa League qualifying team news. Along with the latest form, this helps us get the value every time. Our football experts are able to take a stats-led approach, with the key numbers providing a guide.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The +1.5 line has been covered by Derry in 17 consecutive games on the road.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by Derry in 19 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by CSKA in 8 consecutive games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by CSKA in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by CSKA in 12 of their last 18 games at home.

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 54.3% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

CSKA 1 - 0 Derry

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves CSKA to win 1-0. The odds of +510 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Corners Prediction

CSKA Under 6.5 Corners -152

CSKA Sofia have been awarded an average of 4.20 corners in the past 5 matches, while the corner count against Derry has been less than 6.5 in the previous nine away games. We’re going to bet on CSKA to fall short for Team Corners and this selection is available at -152.

Europa League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

CSKA

Total

9.90 4.80 5.10

Home

9.00 5.40 3.60

Away

9.10 5.30 3.80

Derry

Total

9.40 5.10 4.30

Home

9.70 5.90 3.80

Away

9.00 4.60 4.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-114

Under 9.5

-125

CSKA Corners

Over 6.5

-100

Under 6.5

-143

Derry Corners

Over 2.5

-156

Under 2.5

+110

Most Corners

1

-455

X

+700

2

+350

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CSKA Sofia vs Derry City Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Bettors might not get rich backing CSKA Sofia at -333 to triumph in this Europa League qualifying clash although these odds suggest a 77% probability that the favourites end up triumphing. Derry City are the outsiders at +800 which suggests a low likelihood of winning.

CSKA can be backed at -143 on the Half-Time Result and you’ll need them to have their noses in front by the break. Derry can be chanced at +600 and the draw is +170.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. If you think at least one side will keep a clean sheet, then Both Teams to Score No is -133.

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Full-Time Result

1

-333

X

+425

2

+800

Half-Time Result

1

-143

X

+170

2

+600

Double Chance

1X

-3333

12

-833

X2

+215

Draw No Bet

1

-1250

2

+525

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.5

-119

2 Hcp +1.5

-119

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+118

Over 2.5

-172

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-106

No

-133

Latest Europa League qualifying and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

CSKA Sofia Stats

Derry City Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 1 win, 4 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 5.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 4.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 51.90% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 56.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 59.00% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 51.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches

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CSKA Sofia vs Derry City Lineups & Team News

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