Paphos vs CSKA 1948 Sofia Prediction: 15/8/2024

CSKA 1948 Sofia enters this match in exceptional form, having achieved 13 wins in their last 18 Conference League games, including a streak of five consecutive victories. In contrast, Paphos has been struggling significantly, with seven losses in their last nine matches, which has adversely affected their prospects in this challenging competition.

So far this season, CSKA 1948 Sofia has played seven times in the Conference League, with each game seeing no more than three goals scored. Paphos has seen a similar trend, with six of their seven top-flight games also featuring under 3.5 goals. It’s reasonable to expect a continuation of this low-scoring pattern when these two teams meet.

In terms of defensive solidity, both teams have had challenges. CSKA 1948 Sofia’s last 15 away games in the Conference League have seen both teams scoring in 11 encounters, suggesting that their defense isn’t impenetrable. Paphos has also been part of high-scoring games, with goals scored by both teams in nine of their last 12 league matches, indicating that clean sheets might be rare in this match.

 

Prediction

This matchup has historically been dominated by CSKA 1948 Sofia, who have beaten Paphos in their last four encounters and are unbeaten in 17 consecutive matches against them in the league. Despite this, Paphos’s recent form has been poor, with the team suffering multiple losses.

Prediction: Paphos 1, CSKA 1948 Sofia 1