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UEFA Europa League | Thu 09 Jul, 19:00

CSKA Sofia v Derry City Stats

Data last updated: Thu 30 Jul 2026, 08:46 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

CSKA Sofia face Derry City in UEFA Europa League on Thu 09 Jul, 19:00. The visitors demonstrated clear territorial authority, meaning Derry must disrupt their rhythm much earlier in the return fixture. Boyce is one of five Derry players to have scored twice across the recorded run, alongside O’Reilly, Dummigan, James Clarke and Kevin Santos.

BT4Y best bet

Dom to qualify with a draw

  • At 5/1, Dom to qualify with a draw implies roughly 17%, while BT4Y rates the chance closer to 32%.
  • A stirring home crowd cannot complete passes, defend transitions or stop Pittas from finding space.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The 32% for Dom to qualify with a draw sits against roughly 17% implied by the current price. A stirring home crowd cannot complete passes, defend transitions or stop Pittas from finding space.

Model chance vs price32% model chance against roughly 17% implied
Strong positive
A stirring home crowd cannot complete passes, defend transitions.Article support
Positive
Price sensitivityEdge +15 pts
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

BT4Y analyst view: CSKA Sofia Win is the preferred angle because a stirring home crowd cannot complete passes, defend transitions or stop Pittas from finding space. The Candystripes trail 3-2 after a breathless first leg in Bulgaria, but James Olayinka’s late goal changed the emotional temperature of the tie.

Main risk

The Candystripes trail 3-2 after a breathless first leg in Bulgaria, but James Olayinka’s late goal changed the emotional temperature of the tie.

Key Data Signals

Dom to qualify with a draw evidence

A stirring home crowd cannot complete passes, defend transitions or stop Pittas from finding space.

What To Watch In The Data

Dom to qualify with a draw notes

    Market odds

    Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

    Market aligned with main pickCSKA Sofia to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 43% vs implied 80% · edge -37 pts
    1.25
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    BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 50%
    2.25
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    Over 8.5 CornersBetfred guide price
    1.57
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    Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 50%
    1.67
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    CSKA Sofia Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 54%
    1.14
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    CSKA Sofia to Win is price-sensitive at the current guide price, but the price only matters if the football route is clear. Use the model-versus-implied gap as the starting point, then check whether the article context, team news and section data actually point towards the same market.
    Goals, BTTS and over/under

    Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

    CSKA Sofia-
    Avg goals scored
    Derry City-
    CSKA Sofia-
    Avg goals conceded
    Derry City-
    CSKA Sofia-
    BTTS rate
    Derry City-
    CSKA Sofia-
    Over 2.5 goals
    Derry City-
    Best odds for this sectionUnder 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · Model 54% vs implied 47% · edge +7.5 pts
    2.15
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    BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 50%
    2.25
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    Over 1.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 68%
    1.2
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    BTTS NoBetMGM guide price · model 54%
    1.57
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    Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 50%
    1.67
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    Over 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 32%
    2.62
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    Under 2.5 Goals is more of a watchlist angle than a must-bet; goals for, goals conceded and recent over rates need to point in the same direction.
    Recent form

    Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

    CSKA Sofia

    Last 50W 0D 0L
    Last 5 record
    Last 100W 0D 0L

    No recent match sample is available for CSKA Sofia yet.

    Derry City

    Last 50W 0D 0L
    Last 5 record
    Last 100W 0D 0L

    No recent match sample is available for Derry City yet.

    Market aligned with main pickCSKA Sofia to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 43% vs implied 80% · edge -37 pts
    1.25
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    Home / DrawBetMGM guide price · model 73%
    1.03
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    CSKA Sofia Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 54%
    1.14
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    Player stats

    Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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    Head-to-head

    Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

    0CSKA Sofia wins
    0Draws
    0Derry City wins
    Market aligned with main pickCSKA Sofia to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 43% vs implied 80% · edge -37 pts
    1.25
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    BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 50%
    2.25
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    Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 50%
    1.67
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    There is no strong recent head-to-head sample for CSKA Sofia to Win, which makes current output, injuries and market timing more important than historic meetings.
    Season team stats

    UEFA Europa League

    CSKA Sofia3
    Played
    Derry City2
    CSKA Sofia1.7
    Avg goals for
    Derry City1.5
    CSKA Sofia1
    Avg goals against
    Derry City2.5
    CSKA Sofia1
    Clean sheets
    Derry City0
    Market aligned with main pickCSKA Sofia to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 43% vs implied 80% · edge -37 pts
    1.25
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    CSKA Sofia Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 54%
    1.14
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    Season data supports CSKA Sofia to Win when the attacking output and defensive control both point towards the same outcome. The useful read is whether those longer-term numbers create a believable route to chances, pressure and game control in this specific match.
    Key match trends

    Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

    -CSKA Sofia Over 2.5
    -Derry City Over 2.5
    -H2H avg goals
    A stirring home crowd cannot complete passes, defend transitions or stop Pittas from finding space.

    Next step

    Betting context

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