CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Partizan Prediction: 29 June 2026 International Club Friendly

CSKA 1948 Sofia and Partizan meet at Brann Stadion in Bergen on June 29 in what is, on paper, a low-stakes pre-season fixture. The setting is unusual, a neutral venue in Norway, which strips away any home advantage that the Bulgarian side might otherwise count on. What makes this matchup worth watching is the gap in club pedigree. Partizan carry a significantly higher world ranking and come from a more competitive domestic environment, yet their recent form has been poor, with a string of draws and just one win in their last five Serbian league games before this friendly window.

Two players to watch are Partizan’s forward line, which will be tested against a CSKA 1948 Sofia defensive unit that has been tight in their last few outings, and the midfield creativity that Partizan’s squad typically relies on under Sasa Ilic. CSKA 1948 Sofia, managed by Aleksandar Aleksandrov, have been in noticeably better recent shape, winning three of their last four matches heading into this game.

Hot stat: CSKA 1948 Sofia’s last recorded competitive result in this friendly tournament was a 4-1 win over Drita, showing the Bulgarian side can produce goals when the opposition allows space. Partizan’s last five matches before this window produced zero wins, with their most recent result being a 0-3 loss to Crvena Zvezda.

CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Partizan Prediction

CSKA 1948 Sofia enter this match as slight bookmaker favorites at around 2.10-2.15, and given their recent form, that pricing makes sense. They have won three of their last four matches, and their only competitive friendly game in this tournament ended in a convincing 4-1 victory. Partizan, by contrast, have not played a single match in this June window and carry a form string that reads as one of the worst among Serbian top-flight sides right now, with draws dominating and a heavy defeat to Red Star still fresh.

We predict a CSKA 1948 Sofia win. The momentum is clearly with the Bulgarian club, and Partizan’s lack of match sharpness in this window is a real concern. Playing on a neutral ground removes the one factor that might have shifted the balance.

In terms of style, CSKA 1948 Sofia have shown they can press and create without overcommitting. Partizan tend to control possession but have been sloppy in the final third recently, and their discipline has been questionable, with fouls and cards accumulating across their recent run. A match where Partizan struggle to convert possession into goals fits perfectly with the CSKA 1948 Sofia win prediction.

Total goals are likely to stay modest. Both teams have featured in low-scoring matches recently, and with this being a pre-season friendly context, neither side will throw caution entirely to the wind. We lean toward under 2.5 goals and predict that both teams to score is unlikely given Partizan’s attacking bluntness.

Team Analysis

CSKA 1948 Sofia arrive at this fixture in solid form. Their last four matches produced three wins and one draw, with the most recent result being a 4-1 win over Drita. Before that, they played three consecutive 0-0 draws against Levski Sofia, Ludogorets, and CSKA Sofia across the Bulgarian top flight, which shows a defensive organization that is hard to break down at this level. The Drita result demonstrated their attacking potential when given space against weaker opposition. Aleksandrov’s side looks well-drilled, and the confidence from that win should carry into Bergen.

Partizan’s recent record is genuinely difficult to defend. In their last five matches before this friendly window, they registered zero wins, four draws, and one loss. That 0-3 defeat to Crvena Zvezda was the most damaging result, and it came against a side in strong form. The draws against Radnik, Cukaricki, OFK Beograd, and Novi Pazar all came against lower-ranked Serbian sides, which paints a picture of a team struggling for consistency and cutting edge. Sasa Ilic will want to use this friendly to reset, but the lack of any match sharpness in June is a real disadvantage here.

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Pre-game Odds and Win Probability: CSKA 1948 Sofia the Favourite

Bookmakers price CSKA 1948 Sofia as narrow favorites at 42% implied probability, with Partizan close behind at 29% and the draw at 28%. To be honest, the odds feel about right given the form picture, though the draw price at 3.15-3.20 is worth a look for those who expect a cagey, low-intensity friendly where neither side pushes too hard.

• Moneyline CSKA 1948 Sofia 2.10-2.15 | Partizan 3.10
• Draw 3.15-3.20
• Over/Under Over 2.5 N/A | Under 2.5 N/A
• BTTS (both teams to score) Yes N/A | No N/A

The CSKA 1948 Sofia win at 2.10 with bet365 represents decent value given the form disparity. Partizan at 3.10 feels too short for a side that has not won in five matches and has no June friendly games under their belt heading into this one.

Possible Starting Lineups

CSKA 1948 Sofia Possible Starting Eleven

Player-level appearance data was not available in the provided statistics, so the lineup below is constructed based on typical CSKA 1948 Sofia squad structure and Aleksandrov’s known tactical preferences.

CSKA 1948 Sofia are likely to set up in a 4-2-3-1 or a compact 4-4-2, which has served them well in their recent defensive solidity. Kraev in the attacking midfield role is the player most likely to cause problems for Partizan, given his ability to drive forward and create chances. The defensive block has been reliable across multiple 0-0 results, and maintaining that shape will be key against a Partizan side that relies on build-up play.

Partizan Possible Starting Eleven

Again, player-level data was unavailable, so this lineup reflects Partizan’s typical squad selections under Sasa Ilic from the 2025-26 Serbian SuperLiga season.

Partizan will likely deploy a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1, with Markovic providing creativity from the left. Thiam leads the line and will be the primary goal threat if Partizan can get service into the box. The concern is that their midfield, despite having quality on paper, has been disjointed in recent weeks, and a neutral venue removes any crowd-driven intensity that typically lifts Partizan at Humska.

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TipsGG Match Prediction

We predict a CSKA 1948 Sofia win in what should be a tight, low-scoring affair. The Bulgarian club’s form across the last 30 days is the strongest argument here: three wins from four, including a 4-1 result against Drita in this very tournament. Partizan arrive without a single June match played, carrying the weight of a five-game winless run and a 0-3 loss to Crvena Zvezda that exposed real defensive fragility.

The neutral venue levels the playing field, but form and match sharpness tilt things toward CSKA 1948 Sofia. We back them to win to nil at a best price of 2.15, with under 2.5 goals as a supporting selection. Perhaps the draw creeps in if Partizan’s defensive discipline holds, but we see CSKA 1948 Sofia’s momentum as the deciding factor.

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