PFK CSKA Sofia vs. OFI

CSKA Sofia host OFI Crete in the Europa League playoff return leg trailing 0-3 on aggregate after a heavy first-leg defeat in Crete marked by Taxiarchis Fountas’s brace, a Lorenzo Dickmann strike, and a red card to Mohamed Brahimi. CSKA postponed their domestic league fixture to prioritize recovery and preparation, with club officials noting the match was more even in chances created than the scoreline suggested. OFI enter with strong recent form, including domestic silverware under Christos Kontis, and an efficient attacking display that capitalized on limited opportunities. The tight market pricing around draw, CSKA win, and OFI win reflects CSKA’s home advantage and motivation for a comeback against a side that has conceded relatively few goals in Europe, balanced by the significant aggregate deficit and OFI’s defensive organization.