Derry City vs CSKA Sofia | Prediction | Europa League | 16/07
Europe - Europa League
Derry City and CSKA Sofia face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 Europa League season. The game takes place at on Thursday, 16/07/2026, at 18:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Derry City vs The Reds, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Derry City vs CSKA Sofia
The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:
Double Chance: Derry City or Draw
Market: Double Chance: Derry City or Draw · @ 1.85
Confidence
74%
Last updated: 12-07-2026
APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.
Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match
Derry City and CSKA Sofia are two attacking sides who have what it takes to make this an entertaining and eventful match.
That's why we highly recommend taking the bet of over 2.5 goals. The bet wins if there are 3 or more goals scored in the match, and if there are 2 goals or fewer, the bet loses.
Our prediction is: over 9.5 corners
Our top tip for Derry City vs CSKA Sofia is to take advantage of the corners market, particularly taking the over on 9.5 corners. There is good value to be had in that bet, which is priced at 1.58.
Both teams need to combine for at least 10 corners to win the bet, which may seem like a lot. But based on their statistical profile for this season, we expect them to easily clear that mark in their upcoming matchup.
Derry City preview
Derry City comes into the match having played 1 games in the Europa League so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 11 draws, and 9 losses.
Derry City's attack has scored 34 goals during this period. Out of this total, 2 goals were scored in the Europa League, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.31.
The offence system of Derry City is led by Michael Duffy as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Michael Duffy, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 3 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 34 goals conceded in 26 matches, resulting in an average of 1.31.
- 30/10/2026Sligo RoversDerry CityD2230/10/2026Premier DivisionSligo Rovers
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Derry City2 - 2D - 23/10/2026Derry CityDundalkW2123/10/2026Premier DivisionDerry City
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Dundalk2 - 1W - 19/10/2026Derry CitySt Patrick's Athl.W1019/10/2026Premier DivisionDerry City
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St Patrick's Athl.1 - 0W - 16/10/2026Drogheda UnitedDerry CityL2016/10/2026Premier DivisionDrogheda United
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Derry City2 - 0L - 18/09/2026Derry CityGalway UnitedW1018/09/2026Premier DivisionDerry City
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Galway United1 - 0W
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On the other hand, CSKA Sofia comes into the match having played 1 games in the Europa League so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 19 wins, 9 draws, and 9 losses.
CSKA Sofia's attack has scored 50 goals during this period. Out of this total, 3 goals were scored in the Europa League, averaging 3 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.35.
The offence system of CSKA Sofia is led by Ioannis Pittas as the top scorer of the season. The cypriot forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, James Armel Eto'o Eyenga, who has contributed with 11 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 32 goals conceded in 37 matches, resulting in an average of 0.86.
- 31/10/2026CSKA SofiaSlavia SofiaD0031/10/2026First LeagueCSKA Sofia
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Slavia Sofia0 - 0D - 26/10/2026CSKA SofiaLudogoretsW2026/10/2026First LeagueCSKA Sofia
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Ludogorets2 - 0W - 22/10/2026NordsjaellandCSKA SofiaD2222/10/2026UEFA Europa Conference LeagueNordsjaelland
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CSKA Sofia2 - 2D - 15/10/2026CSKA SofiaMonacoL1215/10/2026UEFA Europa Conference LeagueCSKA Sofia
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Monaco1 - 2L - 11/10/2026CSKA 1948 SofiaCSKA SofiaW2311/10/2026First LeagueCSKA 1948 Sofia
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CSKA Sofia2 - 3W
Head to head: Derry City vs CSKA Sofia
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Derry City
Home
CSKA Sofia
Away
Points & Results
- PPG03
- 0%Wins100%
- 0%First to Score100%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game23
- Conceded/game32
- xG-0.111.07
- xGA1.07-0.11
Trends
- 100%Both Score100%
- 0%Clean Sheet0%
- 0%Failed to Score0%
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