CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Spartak Trnava preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe
Today - 5:30 PM
Europa Conference League
CSKA 1948 Sofia CSKA 1948 Sofia
Spartak Trnava STR
KICKOFF : Today - 5:30 PM
2nd Qualifying Round Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 0 - 0

CONTEXT

In the second qualifying round of the Europa Conference League, CSKA 1948 Sofia hosts Spartak Trnava in the return leg of their tie. The opening fixture finished without goals, leaving the aggregate balanced at 0-0 ahead of this encounter. Spartak Trnava arrives with a clear advantage in overall team strength, reflected in a power score lead of 15.2 points. Both sides share identical form ratings, which points to an evenly matched contest despite the underlying disparity. Venue specifics remain unavailable, placing emphasis on how each squad adjusts to the conditions. Limited information exists on efficiency metrics and set piece execution, shifting attention toward structural organization and squad selection. Spartak's stronger profile gives them an edge in transition phases and general play, yet CSKA 1948 Sofia can draw on home backing to challenge that superiority. The fixture will likely hinge on disciplined defending and moments of quality from key players as both teams seek to advance.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Spartak Trnava holds a power score advantage of 15.2 points over CSKA 1948 Sofia.
  • Form: Both teams enter with identical form scores of 16.67.
  • Squad: Spartak Trnava is identified as the stronger side based on overall metrics.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data remains unavailable for both sides in this encounter.
  • Transition: Transition play details are not specified in available records.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence with proxy data used for both teams.
  • xVariable: The power advantage stands at 15.2 points favoring the away side.
  • Market: Baseline split: CSKA 1948 Sofia 48.3% (Δ+0%) | Draw 27.5% (Δ+0%) | Spartak Trnava 24.2% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
CSKA 1948 Sofia A. Emilov Aleksandrov
A. Emilov Aleksandrov
VS
Spartak Trnava A. Muñoz Guzmán
A. Muñoz Guzmán
1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Spartak Trnava Rank: 76 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
CSKA 1948 Sofia Rank: 59 D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home CSKA 1948 Sofia
48.33%
Draw
27.47%
Away Spartak Trnava
24.2%

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
60.8
76.04
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
CSKA 1948 Sofia
Spartak Trnava
Power Score
60.8
76.04
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
534
138

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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CSKA 1948 Sofia — Opponent-weighted form score
Spartak Trnava — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) CSKA 1948 Sofia Spartak Trnava

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

CSKA 1948 Sofia CSKA 1948 Sofia Home
1 matches
Spartak Trnava STR Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-27T00:07:15+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 28, 2026, 05:30 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · 2nd Qualifying Round · Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate : 0 - 0
Stadium
,
Capacity
N/A
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Walter Altmann
Robert Steinacher
Luka Katholnig
Daniel Pfister

Squad

Referee : Walter Altmann

Squad ▼

13
Dimitar Sheytanov
Dimitar Sheytanov Goalkeeper
1
Petar Marinov
Petar Marinov Goalkeeper
5
Benaissa Benamar
Benaissa Benamar Defender
4
Andre Hoffmann
Andre Hoffmann Defender
3
Lasha Dvali
Lasha Dvali Defender
96
Dragan Grivić
Dragan Grivić Defender
22
Ognjen Gašević
Ognjen Gašević Defender
6
Yegor Parkhomenko
Yegor Parkhomenko Defender
70
Kostadin Stoynev Iliev
Kostadin Stoynev Iliev Defender
15
Fourat Soltani
Fourat Soltani Defender
2
Diego Daniel Medina Roman
Diego Daniel Medina Roman Defender
—
Christopher Acheampong
Christopher Acheampong Defender
10
Borislav Aleksandrov Tsonev
Borislav Aleksandrov Tsonev Midfielder
34
Petar Vitanov
Petar Vitanov Midfielder
8
Moataz Zemzemi
Moataz Zemzemi Midfielder
23
Florian Krebs
Florian Krebs Midfielder
29
Jules Meyer
Jules Meyer Midfielder
20
Brian Gabriel Sobrero
Brian Gabriel Sobrero Midfielder
7
Bernardo Marques Duarte Couto
Bernardo Marques Duarte Couto Midfielder
33
Héctor Manuel Cuellar Rosales
Héctor Manuel Cuellar Rosales Midfielder
19
Marto Boychev
Marto Boychev Midfielder
67
Frederic Ferreira Maciel
Frederic Ferreira Maciel Attacker
9
Atanas Iliev
Atanas Iliev Attacker
77
Elias Corrêa Franco
Elias Corrêa Franco Attacker
93
Mamadou Diallo
Mamadou Diallo Attacker
11
Georgi Rusev
Georgi Rusev Attacker
18
Boris Aleksandrov Dimitrov
Boris Aleksandrov Dimitrov Attacker
17
José Martínez
José Martínez Attacker
14
Kaloyan Radostinov Strinski
Kaloyan Radostinov Strinski Attacker
71
Danylo Tarasenko
Danylo Tarasenko Attacker
Referee : Walter Altmann

Squad ▼

72
Martin Vantruba
Martin Vantruba Goalkeeper
31
Martin Janáček
Martin Janáček Goalkeeper
41
Oskar Casagrande
Oskar Casagrande Goalkeeper
24
Kristián Koštrna
Kristián Koštrna Defender
4
Libor Holík
Libor Holík Defender
27
Michal Tomič
Michal Tomič Defender
29
Martin Mikovič
Martin Mikovič Defender
3
Juan Miguel Carrión Gallardo
Juan Miguel Carrión Gallardo Defender
2
Patrick Nwadike
Patrick Nwadike Defender
16
Melos Bajrami
Melos Bajrami Defender
25
Ivan Anokye Mensah
Ivan Anokye Mensah Defender
13
Marek Ujlaky
Marek Ujlaky Defender
6
Roman Procházka
Roman Procházka Midfielder
52
Erik Sabo
Erik Sabo Midfielder
5
Roman Begala
Roman Begala Midfielder
91
Marin Laušić
Marin Laušić Midfielder
8
Giorgi Moistsrapishvili
Giorgi Moistsrapishvili Midfielder
19
Timotej Kudlička
Timotej Kudlička Midfielder
30
Luka Khorkheli
Luka Khorkheli Midfielder
12
Kristián Pavol Stručka
Kristián Pavol Stručka Midfielder
20
Filip Trello
Filip Trello Midfielder
18
Hillary Gong Chukwah
Hillary Gong Chukwah Attacker
11
Philip Azango Elayo
Philip Azango Elayo Attacker
14
Tijmen Wildeboer
Tijmen Wildeboer Attacker
7
Stefan Skrbo
Stefan Skrbo Attacker
17
Lorent Mehmeti
Lorent Mehmeti Attacker
22
Dávid Bukovský
Dávid Bukovský Attacker
97
David Poltak
David Poltak Attacker

CONCLUSION

Spartak Trnava enters the second leg with a measurable edge in team strength that could influence the outcome against CSKA 1948 Sofia. Equal form scores suggest the hosts remain competitive and capable of mounting a strong challenge on home soil. The absence of detailed efficiency and set piece data leaves room for tactical surprises as both teams navigate the knockout format. Spartak will aim to convert their power advantage into control of key areas, while CSKA looks to exploit any lapses through organized structure and squad cohesion. With the aggregate tied, the match rewards careful preparation and adaptability. Observers can expect a measured contest where small margins in transition and defensive organization decide progression to the next stage.