CSKA Sofia will be looking to capitalise on home advantage and their superior European experience when they host OFI in the UEFA Europa League on August 27, 2026. The Bulgarian giants have endured a mixed start to their continental campaign, with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their five outings, scoring nine and conceding seven. This 40% win rate suggests a team capable of moments of brilliance but also susceptible to lapses.
Their Greek opponents, OFI, arrive in Sofia with a more concerning record, having lost their sole European fixture so far, conceding three goals without reply. This stark difference in form and European pedigree sets a clear narrative for the tie. CSKA will undoubtedly aim to dominate proceedings, leveraging their attacking prowess against an OFI side that appears to be finding its feet in this competition. Key for CSKA will be converting chances and maintaining defensive discipline to avoid any upsets. OFI, conversely, must shore up their defence and look for opportunities on the counter to keep their European hopes alive.
31. N. Christogeorgos, 5. K. Kostoulas, 16. C. Sielis, 43. D. Nikolaou, 24. L. Dickmann, 8. G. Kanellopoulos, 41. A. Bouchalakis, 3. N. Athanasiou, 21. I. Apostolakis, 18. T. Nuss, 46. I. Theodosoulakis
Match events
21' Card Yellow Card — D. Nikolaou (OFI)
36' Goal Normal Goal — T. Nuss (OFI) (assists: A. Poungouras)
41' Card Yellow Card — C. Itu (CSKA Sofia)
42' Card Yellow Card — B. Jordao (CSKA Sofia)
46' subst Substitution 1 — Pastor (CSKA Sofia) (assists: I. Solet)
46' subst Substitution 2 — B. Jordao (CSKA Sofia) (assists: J. Zwarts)
56' subst Substitution 3 — C. Itu (CSKA Sofia) (assists: P. Panayotov)
71' subst Substitution 1 — A. Cantalapiedra (OFI) (assists: I. Apostolakis)
73' subst Substitution 4 — I. Pittas (CSKA Sofia) (assists: Leo Pereira)
77' subst Substitution 2 — A. Bouchalakis (OFI) (assists: Z. Karachalios)
77' subst Substitution 3 — T. Nuss (OFI) (assists: I. Theodosoulakis)
78' Goal Normal Goal — I. Theodosoulakis (OFI) (assists: I. Apostolakis)
84' subst Substitution 4 — C. Sielis (OFI) (assists: K. Krizmanic)
84' subst Substitution 5 — L. Dickmann (OFI) (assists: B. Gonzalez)
84' subst Substitution 5 — A. Martino (CSKA Sofia) (assists: A. Yordanov)
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