Odds Overview
In the 1X2 market, OFI Crete to win at 2.60 have a slight edge over CSKA Sofia to win at 2.65, while the draw is priced at 3.25. On the 2.5-goal total, Under at 1.75 is noticeably more likely than Over at 2.03. On the handicap line, OFI Crete Draw No Bet at 1.87 and CSKA Sofia Draw No Bet at 1.88 are priced almost equally.
Why OFI Crete are narrow favourites for the match
Bookmakers offer almost equal odds on both clubs to win: OFI Crete are priced at 2.60, CSKA Sofia at 2.65, and the draw at 3.25.
• OFI Crete proved they are ready for the season against top opposition: the Greek club won the domestic Super Cup after drawing 2:2 with AEK Athens in normal time and proving more accurate in the penalty shootout.
• CSKA Sofia have already got into the rhythm of official European competition and came through the previous UEFA Europa League round, thrashing Maccabi Tel Aviv 3:0 away from home.
Form and Line-up OFI Crete
The Greek team had a productive build-up to their official matches, winning three pre-season friendlies (4:0, 3:2 and 2:1). In the Super Cup, OFI Crete showed their attacking persistence by scoring twice against AEK Athens.
An important factor in that success was new signing Aitor Cantalapiedra, who has quickly settled into the side. Starting the Super Cup match, he assisted both goals and immediately took on the role of key creator.
Key numbers:
• In 9 of their last 10 home matches in all competitions, OFI Crete took no more than 4 corners.
• In 9 of their last 10 matches in all competitions, OFI Crete committed no more than 14 fouls.
• In 9 of their last 10 matches in all competitions, OFI Crete's team total was under 2.5.
Probable OFI Crete line-up (3-4-2-1): Nikos Christogeorgos — Konstantinos Kostoulas, Christos Sielis, Achilleas Poungouras — Giannis Apostolakis, Zisis Karachalios, Thanasis Androutsos, Nikolaos Athanasiou — Taxiarchis Fountas, Aitor Cantalapiedra — Thiago Nuss.
Form and Line-up CSKA Sofia:
The Bulgarian club have shown strong scoring form at the start of the season: in a recent league match, the team thrashed Botev Vratsa 5:0. CSKA Sofia scored three of those goals in the second half, after their opponents were reduced to 10 men following a sending-off late in the first half.
CSKA Sofia travel to Greece amid a demanding schedule: the match against OFI Crete will be the Bulgarian side's third in the last eight days, increasing the likelihood of rotation and the impact of fatigue in the second half.
Key numbers:
• In all 10 of CSKA Sofia's last 10 away UEFA Europa League matches, there were at least 25 fouls.
• In 9 of their last 10 away UEFA Europa League matches, CSKA Sofia's opponents scored no more than 1 goal.
• In 9 of their last 10 away UEFA Europa League matches, CSKA Sofia had fewer than 13.5 shots including blocked efforts.
Probable CSKA Sofia line-up (4-1-2-1-2): Fedor Lapoukhov — Mohamed Brahimi, Teodor Ivanov, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Andrey Yordanov — Bruno Jordao — James Eto'o, Petko Panayotov — Isaac Solet — Joel Zwarts, Catalin Itu
Team Chances
OFI Crete to win: average odds 2.60, no-margin price — 2.78 and probability 36.0%. Draw: 3.25, no-margin price 3.48 and 28.8%. CSKA Sofia to win: 2.65, no-margin price 2.83 and probability 35.3%.
Outcome | Average odds | Average no-margin odds | No-margin probability |
OFI Crete to win | 2.60 | 2.78 | 36% |
Draw | 3.25 | 3.48 | 28.8% |
CSKA Sofia to win | 2.65 | 2.83 | 35.3% |
Goals Total Prediction
On the 2.5 line, Under is priced at 1.75 and Over at 2.03, which highlights the lower-scoring option. For 3.5, Under at 1.30 is significantly shorter than Over at 3.25.
Under | Line | Over |
1.75 | 2.5 | 2.03 |
1.30 | 3.5 | 3.25 |
Handicap Prediction
OFI Crete | Handicap | CSKA Sofia |
5.00 | (-1.5/+1.5) | 5.00 |
1.12 | (+1.5/-1.5) | 1.12 |
4.15 | (-1/+1) | 4.20 |
1.17 | (-1/+1) | 1.17 |
1.87 | (0) | 1.88 |
Both Teams To Score Prediction
Both teams to score - Yes is offered at 1.80, while Both teams to score - No is 1.95, so a goal exchange is rated slightly higher.
Both teams to score | Odds |
Yes | 1.80 |
No | 1.95 |
Double Chance Prediction
The lowest price is on 12 at 1.32. 1X is offered at 1.45 and X2 at 1.47, with a slight preference for the option in favour of the hosts.
1X | 12 | X2 |
1.45 | 1.32 | 1.47 |
Team Total Prediction
For this match, bookmakers have set the following team totals: OFI Crete — 1 goal, CSKA Sofia — 1 goal.
OFI Crete Team Total
Under | Team total | Over |
3.15 | 0.5 | 1.30 |
2.13 | 1 | 1.63 |
1.48 | 1.5 | 2.45 |
CSKA Sofia Team Total
Under | Team total | Over |
3.10 | 0.5 | 1.32 |
2.10 | 1 | 1.65 |
1.47 | 1.5 | 2.50 |
