- PFC CSKA Sofia - Army Men will have the wind of their 3-0 UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026 defeat to OFI FC in their sails.
- OFI FC will try to replicate that performance and have the right make-up to do so.
Side with OFI to keep it tight at Vasil Levski
PFC CSKA Sofia vs OFI FC preview: PFC CSKA Sofia are the favourites to win in Bulgaria at 1.62, with OFI at 5.7 and the draw priced at 3.9. That's too narrow a spread for a game where OFI FC can replicate their 3-0 victory 0 days ago.
CSKA come off the back of a 5-0 demolition of PFK Botev Vratsa in Parva Liga 2026/2027, but that result was followed by their 3-0 defeat to OFI and the Greek side will be looking to repeat their performance on Thursday. CSKA have been in a better groove lately, however, going 3-0-2 across their last 5 matches across all competitions, compared to OFI's 2-0-3.
Hristo Yanev, CSKA's manager since 24 September 2025, has the flexibility to play a back three or a back four, but he prefers to keep his team compact and play vertically through the middle third where possible. He will be seeking a reaction to the 3-0 defeat to OFI and will look to press high up the field to force turnovers and attack quickly.
OFI FC, on the other hand, like to overload the wings and get bodies in behind in the middle of the field. They have a number of set-piece threats which should see them create chances in this match, and could drag this game into the sidelines and corners.
Ioannis Pittas leads CSKA with 3 goals in 7 matches in the competition, while Taxiarchis Fountas has been OFI's biggest threat with 2 in 1. CSKA look the more likely winner, but with the 3-0 head-to-head result still fresh in the memory, PFC CSKA Sofia vs OFI FC prediction suggests OFI will keep this close.
CSKA are scoring at a rate of 2.20 and conceding 1.30 in all competitions this season and usually carry enough punch to get the win, but they can be got at on occasions, and OFI will be coming to score.
The market is leaning towards a tight game, with both teams to score at 1.86 and under 2.5 goals at 1.99. PFC CSKA Sofia vs OFI FC betting tips point to the both teams to score line and under 2.5 goals too for a good return. PFC CSKA Sofia vs OFI FC prediction also leans toward a close contest.
