{"id":7908,"date":"2026-08-09T17:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T17:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/ng\/cska-1948-sofia-vs-panathinaikos-predictions-picks-odds-11-08-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-08-09T17:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T17:30:00","slug":"cska-1948-sofia-vs-panathinaikos-predictions-picks-odds-11-08-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/ng\/cska-1948-sofia-vs-panathinaikos-predictions-picks-odds-11-08-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Panathinaikos Predictions, Picks & Odds – 11\/08\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n \"\"\n Europa Conference League<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"CSKA\n CSKA 1948 Sofia<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 11 Aug 2026<\/span>\n 18:30<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n \"Panathinaikos\"\n Panathinaikos<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n Prediction:<\/span>\n
\n Panathinaikos to win<\/span>\n 1.78<\/a><\/span>\n <\/div>\n View odds\"Betano\" ><\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n
\n Pick your prediction<\/span>\n
\"\" CSKA 1948 Sofia<\/a>Draw<\/a>\"\" Panathinaikos<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Panathinaikos Predictions, Picks & Odds – 11\/08\/2026<\/h1>
\"\"Europa Conference League · 3rd Qualifying Round<\/div>
<\/rect><\/line><\/line><\/line><\/svg> 11 Aug 2026<\/span>\n<\/path><\/circle><\/svg> Stadion Vitosha (Bistritsa (Bistrica))<\/span>\n<\/path><\/circle><\/svg> Tiernan Allen<\/span><\/div>
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CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Panathinaikos – Best bets of the match<\/h3>\n
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Bookmaker<\/th>1<\/th>X<\/th>2<\/th>Bonus info<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n
Betano<\/strong><\/td>4.50<\/a><\/td>3.75<\/a><\/td>1.78<\/a><\/td>View odds<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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<\/polygon><\/svg> Our prediction<\/div>\n
X2: Double Chance Draw or Panathinaikos<\/div>\n
\n 1.78<\/a><\/span>\n on Betano\"Betano\"<\/span>\n · Confidence Medium<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n
<\/circle><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 10 Aug 2026 at 04:18 · Odds are subject to change<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/svg>Competition:<\/strong> Europa Conference League<\/span><\/div>
<\/path><\/line><\/svg>Stage:<\/strong> 3rd Qualifying Round<\/span><\/div>
<\/rect><\/line><\/line><\/line><\/svg>Date:<\/strong> 11 Aug 2026<\/span><\/div>
<\/circle><\/polyline><\/svg>Time:<\/strong> 18:30 WAT<\/span><\/div>
<\/path><\/circle><\/svg>Stadium:<\/strong> Stadion Vitosha (Bistritsa (Bistrica))<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>

CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Panathinaikos Preview<\/h2>

CSKA 1948 Sofia head into this second leg with the aggregate level at 1-1, knowing their home turf at Stadion Vitosha could prove decisive. Their domestic season has started solidly, remaining unbeaten with two wins and a draw across three matches. Georgi Rusev's equaliser in Athens kept them alive in this tie. The Bulgarians showed resilience in the previous round too, advancing past Spartak Trnava on penalties after two goalless draws.<\/p>

Panathinaikos will feel they left something on the table in the first leg despite dominating possession at 69% and registering five shots on target. Adriano Jagusic's goal was not enough to secure a decisive advantage. Under new head coach Jacob Neestrup, who replaced Rafael Benitez in early July, the Greeks have bolstered their squad over the summer. Their recent form reads mixed with a draw, win, loss, and another draw, but quality across the pitch remains considerable.<\/p>

With the aggregate locked at 1-1, the draw or away double chance represents the strongest value pick in this fixture. Panathinaikos dominated the first leg with 69% possession and 99 final third entries, demonstrating a clear tactical superiority that CSKA 1948 Sofia struggled to contain. The Greek side's away goal from Adriano Jagusic means any score draw here sends them through.<\/p>

CSKA 1948 Sofia's route to this round tells its own story. Two goalless draws against Spartak Trnava followed by a penalty shootout victory highlights a side built on defensive resilience rather than attacking firepower. Their domestic form shows three consecutive draws, hardly the momentum needed to overcome a Panathinaikos squad strengthened during the summer transfer window.<\/p>

Panathinaikos at 1.78<\/a> offer solid value given their first-leg control and superior quality across the pitch. Under 2.5 goals at N\/A also appeals, considering CSKA's defensive approach and their scoreless previous round. Backing both teams to score at N\/A remains a viable secondary option after both sides found the net in the opening leg. Panathinaikos should have enough to progress here.<\/p>

Trends to Know about CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Panathinaikos<\/h2>
  • Panathinaikos held 69% possession in first leg<\/li>
  • CSKA scored zero goals in previous round<\/li>
  • Panathinaikos averaged 2.0 ECL goals per game<\/li><\/ul>
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    Form & Statistics: CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Panathinaikos<\/h3>\n
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    CSKA 1948 Sofia<\/h4>\n

    Recent form<\/p>\n

    D<\/span>D<\/span>D<\/span><\/div>\n
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    <\/span>Wins<\/span>0\/3 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Draws<\/span>3\/3 (100%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Losses<\/span>0\/3 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

    Season statistics (3)<\/p>\n

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    2.8<\/span>Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n
    63%<\/span>Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n
    1.8<\/span>Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n
    1<\/span>Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>
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    Panathinaikos<\/h4>\n

    Recent form<\/p>\n

    D<\/span>D<\/span>W<\/span>L<\/span>D<\/span><\/div>\n
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    <\/span>Wins<\/span>1\/5 (20%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Draws<\/span>3\/5 (60%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Losses<\/span>1\/5 (20%)<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

    Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n

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    2.8<\/span>Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n
    50%<\/span>Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n
    1.8<\/span>Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n
    1<\/span>Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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    Statistic<\/th>CSKA 1948 Sofia<\/th><\/th>Panathinaikos<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n
    Last 5 results<\/td>3D<\/td>·<\/td>1W 3D 1L<\/td><\/tr>
    Avg goals scored<\/td>1.8<\/td>·<\/td>1.8<\/td><\/tr>
    Avg goals conceded<\/td>1.0<\/td>·<\/td>1.0<\/td><\/tr>
    Under 2.5 (last 5)<\/td>3\/3<\/td>·<\/td>1\/5<\/td><\/tr>
    H2H, last 1 meetings<\/td>0 CSKA 1948 Sofia · 1 Draws · 0 Panathinaikos<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n<\/div>
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    \n Probable lineup<\/span>\n

    Lineups: CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Panathinaikos<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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    CSKA 1948 Sofia<\/h4>
    4-4-1-1<\/div>

    Starters<\/p>

    1. 1<\/span> Petar Marinov<\/li>
    2. 2<\/span> Diego Medina<\/li>
    3. 3<\/span> Andre Hoffmann<\/li>
    4. 4<\/span> Lasha Dvali<\/li>
    5. 5<\/span> Ognjen Gasevic<\/li>
    6. 6<\/span> Frederic Maciel<\/li>
    7. 7<\/span> Hector Cuellar<\/li>
    8. 8<\/span> Moataz Zemzemi<\/li>
    9. 9<\/span> Georgi Rusev<\/li>
    10. 10<\/span> Jules Meyer<\/li>
    11. 11<\/span> Atanas Iliev<\/li><\/ol>

      Bench<\/p>

      • A. Bozhev<\/li>
      • D. Sheytanov<\/li>
      • F. Soltani<\/li>
      • D. Grivic<\/li>
      • E. Parkhomenko<\/li>
      • K. Strinski<\/li>
      • F. Krebs<\/li>
      • M. Boychev<\/li>
      • E. Franco<\/li>
      • B. Sobrero<\/li>
      • P. Vitanov<\/li>
      • M. Diallo<\/li><\/ul>

        Absent<\/p>

        • Bernardo Couto (injury)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>

          Panathinaikos<\/h4>
          4-3-3<\/div>

          Starters<\/p>

          1. 1<\/span> Inaki Pena<\/li>
          2. 2<\/span> Triantafyllos Tsapras<\/li>
          3. 3<\/span> Stefan de Vrij<\/li>
          4. 4<\/span> Rick van Drongelen<\/li>
          5. 5<\/span> Giorgos Kyriakopoulos<\/li>
          6. 6<\/span> Adriano Jagusic<\/li>
          7. 7<\/span> Etienne Camara<\/li>
          8. 8<\/span> Facundo Pellistri<\/li>
          9. 9<\/span> Elmin Rastoder<\/li>
          10. 10<\/span> Santino Andino Valencia<\/li><\/ol>

            Bench<\/p>

            • K. Kotsaris<\/li>
            • L. Chaves<\/li>
            • G. Katris<\/li>
            • A. Touba<\/li>
            • A. Gnezda Cerin<\/li>
            • V. Taborda<\/li>
            • G. Kyriopoulos<\/li>
            • S. Kontouris<\/li>
            • A. Zaroury<\/li>
            • P. Biniaris<\/li><\/ul>

              Absent<\/p>

              • Pavlos Pantelidis (injury)<\/span><\/li>
              • Davide Calabria (injury)<\/span><\/li>
              • Pedro Chirivella (injury)<\/span><\/li>
              • Sverrir Ingi Ingason (injury)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

                Medium confidence<\/p>\n<\/div>

                A compact 4-4-1-1 from CSKA 1948 Sofia faces Panathinaikos's expansive 4-3-3 in this second-leg Conference League qualifier. The Greek side's width and attacking intent will be tested against a Bulgarian defensive structure built to absorb pressure, with Atanas Iliev<\/strong> as the focal point for any home counter-threat.<\/p>

                Both lineups are drawn directly from the first leg, giving this tie a familiar tactical shape. Stefan de Vrij<\/strong> anchors the Panathinaikos backline as the visitors look to protect or extend whatever advantage they carry into Sofia, making aerial and set-piece duels a critical subplot.<\/p>

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                CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Panathinaikos: Head-to-Head<\/h3>\n
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                \n CSKA 1948 Sofia 0 %<\/strong><\/span>\n Draws 100 %<\/strong><\/span>\n Panathinaikos 0 %<\/strong><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

                Average statistics (recent meetings)<\/p>\n

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                2<\/span>Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n
                100%<\/span>Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n
                1<\/span>Home goals<\/span><\/div>\n
                1<\/span>Away goals<\/span><\/div>\n
                0%<\/span>Over 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n
                100%<\/span>Under 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

                How to Watch CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Panathinaikos Match?<\/h2>

                What time is CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Panathinaikos?<\/h3>

                This match kicks off on August 11, 2026, at 18:30 local time at Stadion Vitosha in Bistritsa.<\/p>

                Where is CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Panathinaikos being played?<\/h3>

                This match takes place at Stadion Vitosha<\/strong> in Bistritsa, Bulgaria.<\/p>

                How Can I Watch CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Panathinaikos on TV and Live Stream?<\/h2>

                Check local listings for Europa Conference League broadcast details in your region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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