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CSKA Sofia vs OFI: Head-to-Head Stats Before August 2026 Clash

CSKA Sofia host OFI at National Stadium Vasil Levski in Sofia on 27 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00 UTC in the UEFA Europa League Play-offs. This second-leg clash will decide which side progresses towards the group stage, adding major importance to every tactical decision and key duel on the pitch. For fans looking into CSKA Sofia vs OFI stats, this fixture offers a clear contrast between European regulars and a side still building its continental profile.

The tie returns to Bulgaria after the first leg in Heraklion, with CSKA Sofia needing a strong response at home to overturn the deficit. The Play-offs round is effectively a gateway to the main phase of the UEFA Europa League, so both clubs approach this game with high stakes in terms of prestige, revenue, and season-defining momentum.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that CSKA Sofia and OFI have met once so far in UEFA Europa League competition.

  • Previous meetings: 1
  • CSKA Sofia wins: 0
  • Draws: 0
  • OFI wins: 1

CSKA Sofia vs OFI Timeline & Historical Context

The CSKA Sofia vs OFI timeline in European competition begins with their first recorded encounter on 20 August 2026. That match, played at Pagritio in Heraklion, came in the UEFA Europa League Play-offs and set the tone for this two-legged tie.

On 20 August 2026, OFI hosted CSKA Sofia in the first leg and delivered a commanding 3-0 home victory. The half-time score stood at 1-0 before OFI extended their advantage after the break, underlining their effectiveness in front of their own supporters in Heraklion. The result has given the Greek side a significant aggregate lead heading into the return leg in Sofia.

With only this single fixture on record, the rivalry is still in its infancy, but the early balance is firmly tilted in OFI’s favour. CSKA Sofia now face the challenge of reshaping that narrative at home, knowing that the existing head-to-head history leaves them with a clear deficit to overturn in this Play-offs battle.

CSKA Sofia vs OFI Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall CSKA Sofia vs OFI stats so far are drawn entirely from their first-leg meeting in the UEFA Europa League Play-offs.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: CSKA Sofia 0 - 3 OFI
  • Average Goals per Match: CSKA Sofia 0.00 vs OFI 3.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At CSKA Sofia's stadium: 0 matches played here — CSKA Sofia won 0 (as home side), OFI won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At OFI's stadium (Pagritio): 1 match played here — OFI won 1 (as home side), CSKA Sofia won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

CSKA Sofia vs OFI Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the CSKA Sofia vs OFI last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 20 August 2026: OFI 3-0 CSKA Sofia (Half-time: 1-0) – UEFA Europa League, Play-offs

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 CSKA Sofia Matches Results and Stats

For CSKA Sofia, the available numbers reflect their UEFA Europa League season to date rather than a strict last-five sequence. Across 7 matches in this European campaign, CSKA Sofia have produced 4 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, showing they are generally competitive at this level despite the heavy loss in Heraklion. They average 1.4 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per game, indicating a relatively balanced profile with both attacking threat and defensive vulnerability. At home in Europe, they have won 2 of 3 fixtures, scoring and conceding at an identical average of 1.7 goals per match, which suggests that high-scoring, open contests are common when they play in Sofia.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 4, Draw 1, Lose 2 (season to date in UEFA Europa League)

Last 5 OFI Matches Results and Stats

OFI’s European record this season is short but impressive. Their UEFA Europa League season to date consists of 1 match, that 3-0 home victory over CSKA Sofia in the Play-offs. They have combined a potent attack with a solid defensive display so far, scoring 3 goals and keeping a clean sheet. An average of 3.0 goals scored per match and 0.0 conceded underlines just how dominant they were in that first leg, though the sample size is still very limited. With one clean sheet and no failures to score, OFI travel to Sofia with confidence and a strong platform from their only European outing this season.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Europa League)

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical perspective, this tie is shaped almost entirely by the first-leg result. The head-to-head record stands at one match, one OFI win, and a 3-0 aggregate advantage for the Greek side. OFI’s early dominance is clear in the goals data, with a 3.00 goals-per-game output against CSKA Sofia’s 0.00 in direct meetings. However, CSKA Sofia’s broader UEFA Europa League season to date shows a team capable of winning regularly, especially at home, where their matches tend to be open and high scoring. OFI, by contrast, bring a perfect but very small European sample into the second leg. Overall, history points to OFI holding the upper hand in this particular matchup so far, but CSKA Sofia’s stronger body of European form at home suggests that the second leg could be far more competitive than the current aggregate scoreline alone might imply.

CSKA Sofia vs OFI H2H Statistics updated on 22 August 2026.

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