Liam Duckstein
Two clubs from very different footballing worlds meet in Bergen on June 21, when Bulgarian side CSKA 1948 Sofia take on Kosovo’s Drita in a pre-season friendly. The match carries no competitive weight, but both squads arrive with something to prove. CSKA 1948 Sofia come off a goalless draw against city rivals Levski Sofia, while Drita have lost their last three straight matches, conceding seven goals in that run. The most interesting angle here is that Drita, despite their poor recent form, have the better overall record for 2026, winning 56% of their matches compared to CSKA 1948 Sofia’s 44%.
Two players worth watching are CSKA 1948 Sofia’s attacking options operating under the 4-1-4-1 system, where the wide midfielders carry a heavy creative burden, and Drita’s lone striker in their 4-2-3-1 setup, who will need service that the team has struggled to provide in recent games.
Hot stat: Drita have lost all three of their most recent matches, conceding two or more goals in each of those defeats, shipping seven goals total against Malisheva, Gjilani, and Dukagjini.
| 🏆 Tournament: | International Club Friendly 2026, June Phase |
| 🏟 Venue: | Brann Stadion, Bergen |
| 🗓️ Date: | 21.06.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 14:00 CEST |
CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Drita prediction
Given Drita’s current slump, three consecutive losses with a combined score of 2-7 against them, the Bulgarian side holds the edge here. CSKA 1948 Sofia have been defensively solid in their last two outings, keeping clean sheets against Levski Sofia and winning 1-0 against Ludogorets. Their defensive discipline under Aleksandar Aleksandrov’s 4-1-4-1 system makes them hard to break down.
We predict a narrow CSKA 1948 Sofia win. Their defensive structure is more reliable right now, and Drita’s attack has been completely muted in recent weeks, failing to score in three of their last four matches. The friendly context means neither side will overextend, which suits CSKA’s conservative style.
CSKA 1948 Sofia have been picking up yellow cards at a moderate rate in their Bulgarian top-flight fixtures, which points to a team that defends with physicality. Drita, playing a 4-2-3-1, tend to press higher and commit more fouls in transition. That combination could produce a match with several stoppages and set-piece opportunities, which slightly favors CSKA given their organization from dead balls. Ball possession is likely to be contested evenly, but Drita’s recent passing struggles in their league campaign suggest they may lose the midfield battle.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | CSKA 1948 Sofia to keep a clean sheet |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Under 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | No |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Under 9.5 |
Team Analysis
CSKA 1948 Sofia have played just once in the last 30 days, drawing 0-0 with Levski Sofia in what was a tightly contested derby. Before that, they recorded a 1-0 win over Ludogorets, which was arguably their best result of the recent period given Ludogorets’ ranking and form at the time. Their run of five matches shows a pattern: competitive against top Bulgarian opposition, but prone to dropping points in patches, as seen by their 0-1 loss to Levski Sofia and 1-1 draw with CSKA Sofia earlier in the sequence.
Coach Aleksandar Aleksandrov has settled on a 4-1-4-1 formation, which gives the team defensive compactness and allows the wide midfielders to carry offensive responsibility. The single pivot in midfield is key to their structure. Overall, CSKA 1948 Sofia have a 44% win rate across 25 matches this year, which is acceptable but leaves room for improvement.
Drita arrive in Bergen in poor shape. Their last three matches have all ended in defeat: 2-3 to Malisheva, 0-2 to Gjilani, and 0-2 to Dukagjini. Before that slide, they had strung together four consecutive wins, which shows the team is capable of quality football. Coach Zekirija Ramadani uses a 4-2-3-1 system, relying on a double pivot to protect the defense and a number ten to link play between midfield and the striker.
The problem for Drita right now is that their defensive line has been porous, and the attack has gone quiet. In their last three losses, they scored just two goals total. Their 2-0 win over FC Ballkani earlier in the sequence shows they can be effective, but that level of performance has been absent recently. With a 56% win rate over 25 matches this year, Drita are technically the more successful team in 2026 on paper, but form is firmly against them at this moment.
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No bookmaker odds were available for this fixture at the time of writing. Given the context, this is a low-profile friendly played at a neutral venue in Bergen, which limits market interest. Based purely on form and defensive solidity, CSKA 1948 Sofia should be priced as moderate favorites. Drita’s current three-match losing streak, combined with their inability to score in recent outings, makes them a difficult side to back even at inflated odds. The draw is a genuine possibility given the friendly nature of the match, but we lean toward CSKA to edge it.
Possible Starting Lineups
CSKA 1948 Sofia possible starting eleven
No individual player data was available for CSKA 1948 Sofia from the five most recent matches. Coach Aleksandar Aleksandrov is expected to line up in his preferred 4-1-4-1 shape, with a defensive midfielder anchoring the midfield and two wide players providing width and creativity. The structure has served the team well in recent competitive matches, particularly in their 1-0 win over Ludogorets. Given the friendly context, squad rotation is likely, so the starting eleven may differ from their standard competitive selection.
Drita possible starting eleven
Player-level data for Drita was also unavailable. Zekirija Ramadani typically organizes his side in a 4-2-3-1, which provides a solid defensive foundation in theory, though recent results suggest the double pivot has been exposed. The number ten role is the most important creative position in this system, and whoever fills it will need to perform well for Drita to create any meaningful chances. Rotation is expected here too, given the friendly context and the team’s heavy recent schedule.
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Drita. Source: Official Instagram. Edited photo
The Verdict
This friendly in Bergen pits a defensively organized Bulgarian side against a Kosovo outfit that has completely fallen off form. CSKA 1948 Sofia have kept two clean sheets in their last two matches, and their 4-1-4-1 shape is built to be hard to break. Drita, to be honest, look short on confidence right now. Three straight losses, seven goals conceded, and just two scored across that run paint a clear picture.
We predict a low-scoring CSKA 1948 Sofia win, most likely 1-0 or 2-0. The clean sheet prediction carries real value given Drita’s attacking struggles. Under 2.5 goals is also our preferred total goals market selection, as both teams are likely to be cautious in a non-competitive setting. Perhaps the most telling detail is that Drita have failed to score at all in two of their last three matches, which makes the “Both Teams to Score – No” option a sensible pick to combine.
