This event is for the upcoming UEFA Europa League game, scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2026 between PFK CSKA Sofia and OFI.
CSKA Sofia host OFI Crete in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League play-off tie at Vasil Levski National Stadium, trailing 3-0 on aggregate after a first-leg defeat. The Bulgarian side enters with strong domestic home form, including a recent league rout and just one home loss across their prior nine competitive fixtures, which supports the 67.5% implied probability for a CSKA victory. Key absences for the hosts include suspended forward Mohamed Brahimi and midfielder Stefano Sensi, yet the team’s attacking depth and motivation to erase the deficit keep them favored in trader consensus. OFI, sitting seventh in the Greek Super League after a 2-0 weekend win, have shown defensive resilience and away consistency issues, aligning with their 12.5% price despite the aggregate lead. A draw at 20.5% reflects the likelihood of a low-scoring, cautious contest given the three-goal cushion. Recent European results for both sides underscore the matchup’s volatility, with CSKA advancing prior ties on penalties and aggregate despite mixed legs.