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This Europa League Qualifiers game on Thursday will see Derry City take to the field against CSKA Sofia.
Our Derry City v CSKA Sofia predictions, statistics and match poll can be seen below - as well as the best betting odds.
Derry City will be wanting a better result here after the 3-2 Europa League Qualifiers defeat last time out to CSKA Sofia.
For Derry City, the goalscorers were Liam Boyce (31') and James Olayinka (88'). Ioannis Pittas (19', 53') and Jordão (41') scored for CSKA Sofia.
Derry City have been on a persistent run of goalscoring form, netting every time they’ve gone out to play in their last 6 matches.
They’ve managed to rack up 12 during that period and have conceded a total of 11.
For 5 of the prior six games featuring CSKA Sofia, a comparatively low number of goals have been hit between them and opposing teams. The overall average number of goals per game during that period comes to a paltry 2, with the average goals for The Army Men being 1. Such a trend isn’t assured to be sustained into this game, however.
We’re of the opinion that Derry City will have to work hard as a team to breach the defence of this CSKA Sofia side who we reckon should manage to get a goal of their own in a winning performance.
We’re going for a very competitive game with a 0-1 winning margin for CSKA Sofia at the end of the match.
Should be interesting.
Regarding the latest bookmaker odds on the win-draw-win market, the win for Derry City is best priced at 3.2, a wager on the game finishing all-square is 3.5 & staking on the winning team to be CSKA Sofia can get you 2.05. Those are the best of the bets that can be secured at this very moment.
Lucas Pereira, 00:00 12/07/2026
🏟️ Team Focus:
Derry City
Formed: 1928
Stadium: Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium (6,300)
Captain: Michael Duffy
Chairman: Philip O’Doherty
Manager: Tiernan Lynch
Competitions: Premier Division position 6, FAI Cup (Second Round), President's Cup (Final)
🔑 Star Player: James Clarke
Mostly taking up the Centre Midfield position, James Clarke was born in Rep. Ireland. Having made his senior debut playing for Drogheda United in the 2021 season, the talented Midfielder has accumulated 5 league goals in the Premier Division 2026 campaign so far in 21 appearances.
| CSKA Sofia |
|
Derry City |
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | +/- | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
25 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 50 | LWDWW |
| 2 |
|
25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 43 | LLWWW |
| 3 |
|
24 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 42 | WWLWD |
| 4 |
|
24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 35 | WWLLL |
| 5 |
|
24 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 34 | WDLDW |
| 6 |
|
25 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 29 | WLDWL |
| 7 |
|
23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | -7 | 27 | LWLLW |
| 8 |
|
24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | -12 | 25 | LDLLW |
| 9 |
|
24 | 4 | 9 | 11 | -14 | 21 | WLWWD |
| 10 |
|
24 | 5 | 5 | 14 | -20 | 20 | LLDLL |
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | +/- | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | DLWWW |
| 2 |
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | LLLWL |
| 3 |
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | DDWWW |
| 4 |
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | DWWLL |
| 5 |
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | LLDWD |
| 6 |
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WWDLL |
| 7 |
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 |
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WLDWD |
| 9 |
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WWLLW |
| 10 |
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | DDDWL |
| 11 |
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | LWDLW |
| 12 |
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | LDWWD |
| 13 |
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WLLLW |
| 14 |
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | DWLWW |
| CSKA Sofia |
|
Derry City |
| Derry City |
|
Waterford |
| Derry City |
|
Drogheda United |
| Shamrock Rovers |
|
Derry City |
| Galway United |
|
Derry City |
| Derry City |
|
Bohemian FC |
| CSKA Sofia |
|
Derry City |
| Ludogorets Razgrad |
|
CSKA Sofia |
| Levski Sofia |
|
CSKA Sofia |
| CSKA Sofia |
|
CSKA 1948 |
| CSKA 1948 |
|
CSKA Sofia |
| CSKA Sofia |
|
Ludogorets Razgrad |
| Derry City |
|
Waterford |
| Derry City |
|
Drogheda United |
| Derry City |
|
Bohemian FC |
| Derry City |
|
Shelbourne |
| Derry City |
|
St. Patrick's Athletic |
| Derry City |
|
Galway United |
| Ludogorets Razgrad |
|
CSKA Sofia |
| Levski Sofia |
|
CSKA Sofia |
| CSKA 1948 |
|
CSKA Sofia |
| Montana |
|
CSKA Sofia |
| Beroe Stara Zagora |
|
CSKA Sofia |
| Ludogorets Razgrad |
|
CSKA Sofia |
| Michael Duffy | 6 |
| James Clarke | 5 |
| Dipo Akinyemi | 3 |
| Kevin Santos | 3 |
| Liam Boyce | 2 |
| Leandro Godoy | 13 |
| Ioannis Pittas | 10 |
| Mohamed Brahimi | 4 |
| James Eto'o | 4 |
| Bruno Jordão | 3 |
| Derry City |
|
CSKA Sofia |
| St. Patrick's Athletic |
|
Derry City |
| Derry City |
|
Sligo Rovers |
| Bohemian FC |
|
Derry City |
| Derry City |
|
Shamrock Rovers |
| Waterford |
|
Derry City |
| Shelbourne |
|
Derry City |
| Derry City |
|
Galway United |
| Derry City |
|
St. Patrick's Athletic |
| Drogheda United |
|
Derry City |
| Derry City |
|
CSKA Sofia |
| Slavia Sofia |
|
CSKA Sofia |
| CSKA Sofia |
|
Botev |
| CSKA Sofia |
|
Dunav Ruse |
| Septemvri Sofia |
|
CSKA Sofia |
| CSKA Sofia |
|
Botev Vratsa |
| Lokomotiv Sofia |
|
CSKA Sofia |
| CSKA Sofia |
|
Cherno More Varna |
| Spartak Varna |
|
CSKA Sofia |
| CSKA Sofia |
|
Arda Kardzhali |
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