Osijek – CSKA-Sofia, Prediction

❌ All or nothing for Osijek

Osijek needs a win with a minimum of 2 goals to be able to at least send the match into extra time, so they have to do their best to win. Osijek is a very strong host, the stadium will be full and I expect another face from the Croats. They definitely have a class that is capable of much more than the production in Sofia. The strengths of the Croats are the flanks, the long-playing of the ball, and the high crossings right where CSKA suffers the most. The Army allowed 2 goals from static positions, and against Ludogorets they were defeated after goals from static.

🏆 CSKA showed the best in the first match and has no trump cards

CSKA made serious changes in their game for a negative time under the leadership of Stoycho Mladenov and contrary to all expectations, the Reds played their strongest match of the season, and why not since the beginning of the year. The Reds played brilliantly in front positions, scoring 4 goals, but in defense, they remain unconvincing. An own goal and a late exit of the goalkeeper in the last second seriously complicated the rematch of the army. On the other hand, Stoycho Mladenov’s boys did their best in the first match, and in the middle of the second half, their strength was exhausted. Osijek will certainly analyze the lack of physical strength of the Reds in the end.

 Osijek will probably dominate the match

CSKA did their best in the first match and it will be difficult to surprise the Croats for the second time. The Army has a two-goal lead and will be defensive waiting for their moment. The media in Croatia have severely criticized the local Osijek, and the coach is being talked about an ultimatum. In 2019, in a rematch match, the Croats dominated the entire match against the Army, beating them 1-0, fixing as many as 20 shots. Now it is logical for Osijek to dominate from the first second, taking advantage of CSKA’s weaknesses. Prediction – Osijek to win at 1.70.