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CSKA Sofia vs Monaco Prediction, Tips & Odds

CSKA Sofia vs Monaco

UEFA Europa Conference LeagueLeague Stage - 1
CSKA Sofia
#13 · UEFA Europa Conference League
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VS
National Stadium Vasil Levski, Sofia
Monaco
#3 · UEFA Europa Conference League
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★ OUR PICK
Over 2.5 Goals
Both sides average plenty of goals and trend toward open games — the over is the value pick here.
Totals
1.70
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.66 (implied 60.2%) for Over 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 62.7% probability (an expert ratio of 1.59). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (62.7% vs 60.2%), driven by both sides' high goal output and tendency toward open games. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Monaco to win against CSKA Sofia, with a projected scoreline of 2-1. Monaco enters the match positioned third in the league standings, showcasing a strong recent form with four wins and one draw in their last five matches. Their attacking capabilities have been evident, and while specific season stats are not available, the overall trend suggests they are building momentum early in the season. On the other hand, CSKA Sofia starts this fixture with a blank slate, having not yet played a match in the league this season. However, their recent form of three wins and two draws in their last five matches indicates that they are capable of performing well. This could give them an edge in terms of confidence as they look to make a strong impression in their opening game. According to the model output, Monaco has a significant win probability, reflecting their stronger league position and recent form. However, one caveat is that CSKA Sofia could pull off an upset if they leverage their home advantage effectively. The full methodology behind this prediction, which assesses expected goals and actual results throughout the season, is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team has used this in-house model to provide a data-driven forecast for this matchup.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
CSKA Sofia Win28%5.91
Draw19%4.38
Monaco Win53%1.47
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.7856.9%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.6658.9%

Combined goal output is high (3.8 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
CSKA Sofia 0-1 Monaco
7.2713.8%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 13.8% probability.

Asian Handicap
Monaco -0.0
1.1647%

Monaco have been the stronger side, winning 56% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
0-1
7.27
13.8%
0-2
7.33
13.7%
1-2
7.80
12.9%
1-1
8.20
12.2%
0-3
10.45
9.6%
1-3
11.01
9.1%

Our model projects a 0-1 Monaco win as the most likely scoreline at 13.8% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
CSKA Sofia
-0.0
4.49
Monaco
+0.0
1.16
CSKA Sofia
-1.5
12.00
Monaco
+1.5
2.25

Lines averaged across 4 bookmakers. Monaco are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

CSKA Sofia vs Monaco
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
5.954.401.471.642.171.741.95
Betfair
6.504.501.441.602.201.802.00
Pinnacle
5.814.671.481.652.23——
SBO
5.323.851.43————
William Hill
5.504.331.44——1.801.95
Bet365
6.004.331.441.702.101.831.83
1xBet
6.174.571.531.692.241.741.98
Betano
5.904.451.531.702.221.781.95
BetVictor
6.004.331.451.642.081.751.95

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
92.7%
Over 1.5 Goals
78.1%
Over 2.5 Goals
58.9%
Over 3.5 Goals
35.7%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XCSKA Sofia or Draw
47%2.59
12CSKA Sofia or Monaco
81%1.19
X2Draw or Monaco
72%1.12

Head to Head

No head-to-head data available.

UEFA Europa Conference League Standings

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Mjallby AIF
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Brighton
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Monaco
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FK Jablonec
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Gent
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St. Truiden
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CSKA Sofia
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FC Iberia 1999
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Lincoln Red Imps FC
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Riga
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Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
CSKA SofiaHome
0W0D0L
0 playedGF 0 · GA 0— pts/game
MonacoAway
0W0D0L
0 playedGF 0 · GA 0— pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
CSKA SofiaMonaco
1.79Goals p.g.1.97
1.29Goals conceded p.g.1.38
25%Clean sheets26%
54%Win rate56%
3.08Avg goals in match3.35
—xG per game1.73
—xGA per game0.92
—Possession %47%
—Shots on target / game5.6
—Corners per game3.7
CSKA Sofia
Recent Form

CSKA Sofia have won 7 of their last 11 matches at home, drawing 1 and losing 3. Their recent home fixtures include beat CSKA Sofia 4-1 and beat CSKA Sofia 3-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 13W 5D 6L from the last 24 games (54% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: CSKA SofiaAll competitions
20 Sept
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
1-1
CSKA Sofia
First League
16 Sept
Lokomotiv Sofia
0-2
CSKA Sofia
First League
12 Sept
CSKA Sofia
4-1
Arda Kardzhali
First League
09 Sept
Levski Sofia
2-4
CSKA Sofia
Super Cup
05 Sept
Spartak Varna
1-1
CSKA Sofia
First League
30 Aug
CSKA Sofia
3-1
Cherno More Varna
First League
13
Win
54%
5
Draw
21%
6
Lost
25%
Monaco
Recent Form

Monaco have won 8 of their last 17 matches on the road, drawing 4 and losing 5. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Strasbourg 1-1 and beat Paris Saint Germain 1-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 19W 8D 7L from the last 34 games (56% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: MonacoAll competitions
10 Oct
Monaco
2-2
Toulouse
Ligue 1
03 Oct
Monaco
2-0
Pisa
Friendlies Clubs
18 Sept
Monaco
2-1
Lens
Ligue 1
12 Sept
Strasbourg
1-1
Monaco
Ligue 1
04 Sept
Paris Saint Germain
1-2
Monaco
Ligue 1
30 Aug
Monaco
2-0
Marseille
Ligue 1
19
Win
56%
8
Draw
24%
7
Lost
21%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

CSKA Sofia

No reported absences

Monaco

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.66 (58.9%)
Both Teams Score1.78 (56.9%)
Value Bets
CSKA Sofia Win5.91 (27.5%)
Monaco Win1.47 (53.2%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.18 (41.1%)
BTTS No1.94 (43.1%)
Speculative
Draw4.38 (19.2%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

CSKA Sofia average 1.8 goals per match at home; Monaco 2.0 on the road. Open, attack-leaning sides tend to produce more corners; tight, low-event games tend to produce fewer. Our pick is over 9.5 corners at 1.72.

Player Stats Bet

Monaco have generated 1.73 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 56% of them. They put 5.6 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Monaco player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Over

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.