Prediction CSKA Sofia - OFI Crete FC today 01:00 28/08/2026.

UEFA Europa League
CSKA Sofia

CSKA Sofia

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OFI Crete FC

OFI Crete FC

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CSKA Sofia
OFI Crete FC
Opening
-0.75
+0.75
Pre-match
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Opening
2.75
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Pre-match
2.5
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Pre-match

CSKA SofiaCSKA Sofia
Positive40%
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CSKA Sofia demonstrated impressive attacking strength with 17 goals in their last 10 matches, an average of 1.7 goals per game, showing stable and effective goal-scoring ability, especially in domestic matches.
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CSKA Sofia kept a clean sheet in 6 out of 10 matches (60%), reflecting relatively solid defensive capabilities, especially in the 0-0 draws.
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CSKA Sofia has a stable squad with key players such as Ioannis Pittas (scored 3 goals, made 1 assist) and Stefano Sensi (scored 1 goal, made 1 assist) regularly playing, playing a crucial role in both attack and defense.
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CSKA Sofia has consistently advanced through the knockout rounds, demonstrating their competitive spirit when underestimated, although they are not the strongest team in the tournament.
Neutral30%
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CSKA Sofia's performance in the last 10 matches has been relatively balanced with 5 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses, showing inconsistency but not a significant decline.
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CSKA Sofia has a flexible tactical approach with five different formations (4-3-3, 3-5-2, 5-4-1, 4-1-4-1, 4-4-2), however, they have not yet established a fixed system, reflecting a lack of focus in tactical selection
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In the tournament, CSKA Sofia has a Power Score of 49.22/100, ranked 15th out of 52 teams, showing a moderate level of competition, not too strong but also not too weak compared to other teams.
Negative30%
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CSKA Sofia has shown inconsistent defensive performance, especially against strong opponents, with two heavy defeats (0-3 to OFI Crete and 1-3 to Maccabi TA), highlighting a lack of concentration and defensive capabilities being overwhelmed when facing dominant opponents.
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CSKA Sofia has a poor disciplinary record, with 28 yellow cards and 2 red cards in their last 10 matches, reflecting uncontrolled playing behavior, especially in matches with a lot of contact such as against Qarabag (6 yellow cards) and Maccabi TA (4 yellow cards)
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The absence of key player Ángelo Martino due to injury directly affected the defense, forcing the coach to adjust the defensive setup, while substitutes such as Facundo Rodriguez and Teodor Valentinov Ivanov have not been able to effectively compensate.
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CSKA Sofia's attacking efficiency is not strong enough to overcome defensive opponents, with an average of only 1.29 goals per game in the tournament, indicating a limitation in the ability to create scoring opportunities.
OFI Crete FCOFI Crete FC
Positive30%
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OFI Crete demonstrated the ability to defeat strong opponents such as Volos NPS and CSKA Sofia, indicating strong potential in important matches.
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OFI Crete has an impressive goal-scoring ability, with two convincing wins (3-0 and 3-1) in recent matches, demonstrating their unstable but sometimes effective attacking strength
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The 3-4-3 formation was applied in the only match played (against CSKA Sofia), bringing about a 3-0 victory, demonstrating tactical adaptability and creating an open game.
Neutral30%
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OFI Crete maintains a stable personnel framework with regular starting players, however their recent match performance has not been strong enough to create a clear difference.
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OFI Crete is currently in 26th place out of 52 on the professional strength ranking, indicating that the level of competition in the tournament is not too high, but it is not a strength either.
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Although OFI Crete has many corner kicks (an average of 3.6 per game), they have not effectively utilized them to create scoring opportunities, indicating a balance between creating chances and converting them into goals.
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OFI Crete has experienced an unstable streak, with 6 losses and only 3 wins in their last 10 matches, indicating inconsistency in form and the ability to sustain results.
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OFI Crete's defense is frequently breached (an average of 2.0 goals per game) and has two heavy defeats (0-4 and 2-3), reflecting poor defensive organization and lack of focus.
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OFI Crete has a high number of yellow cards (20) and 1 red card in 10 matches, indicating poor match discipline and unprofessional behavior, directly affecting the match outcomes
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CSKA Sofia demonstrated a superior controlling style of play with a ball possession rate of up to 57%, combined with stable attacking efficiency (1.7 goals per game) and a solid defensive system (60% clean sheets), creating a clear advantage in squad quality (25.9 million EUR) and match experience. Meanwhile, OFI Crete relies on quick counterattacks with a high corner density (3.6 per game), but lacks depth in the squad (40% local players) and frequently makes defensive errors (2.0 goals conceded per game), limiting their ability to control the game and create clear opportunities. The difference between the two teams lies in CSKA Sofia's ability to maintain continuous attacking pressure, while OFI Crete depends on rare opportunities from counterattacks, creating a delicate balance between controlled play and quick reactions.
Prediction for the match between CSKA Sofia and OFI Crete FC is 2-1.
Expert Prediction:
OFI Crete FC+1.25 @1.87