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CSKA Sofia welcome Ukrainian side Polissya to Balgarska Armiya Stadium in Sofia for a June friendly on the 24th. The Bulgarian side already picked up three points in this tournament phase, edging Brinje Grosuplje 2-1, while Polissya have drawn their last four matches in a row and are yet to register a win in any of their past five games. The interesting angle here is that the bookmakers heavily favor Polissya despite CSKA playing at home, which says something about the gap in squad depth between a club preparing for European competition and a mid-table Bulgarian side.
For Polissya, forward Borel Tomandzoto leads the attacking line and will be the main threat to watch. His physicality and directness in the final third gives Polissya a different dimension. On the CSKA Sofia side, the team has been inconsistent but showed character in their last outing, and their attacking shape under the 4-2-3-1 system can cause problems when the press works. Eduard Sarapiy grabbed a goal in Polissya’s most recent match and is worth tracking at set pieces.
Hot stat: Polissya generated 16 total shots in their most recent match, showing they are not short of attacking intent even when results have been flat draws.
| 🏆 Tournament: | International Club Friendly 2026, June Phase |
| 🏟 Venue: | Balgarska Armiya Stadium, Sofia, Bulgaria |
| 🗓️ Date: | 24.06.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 18:00 CEST |
CSKA Sofia vs Polissya Prediction
The bookmakers make Polissya the clear favorite at 51% implied probability, and looking at the form, it is hard to argue strongly against that. CSKA Sofia have won just one of their last two matches and lost to both Ludogorets and Levski Sofia in recent domestic fixtures. Polissya, despite their draw-heavy run, have not been losing and their squad depth from the Ukrainian Premier League is a real factor.
We think the most value sits with Polissya on the moneyline at 1.77. The Ukrainian side is better organized, more experienced at a higher level of competition, and they pressed the game well in their last outing against Rukh Lviv. CSKA’s home advantage in a friendly carries limited weight.
On the style front, Polissya’s 4-1-4-1 setup tends to press high and recycle possession efficiently. CSKA Sofia in their 4-2-3-1 shape can be exposed on the counter when their double pivot is bypassed. CSKA committed fouls in tight spaces in recent matches, which hands set-piece opportunities to a Polissya side that knows how to use them. The corner count from Polissya’s last game was 7, which points to an active attacking presence and pressure on the flanks.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Polissya to score in both halves |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Over 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | Yes |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 8.5 |
Team Analysis
CSKA Sofia’s last five results tell a mixed story. They beat Brinje Grosuplje 2-1 in their most recent outing, which was a positive result but came against a very low-ranked opponent. Before that, they fell 0-1 to Ludogorets, a result that exposed their defensive fragility against quality opposition. The 5-4 win over Lokomotiv Plovdiv was chaotic and entertaining, but conceding four goals in that game is not a sign of defensive solidity. The 0-2 defeat to Levski Sofia and a 1-1 draw with CSKA 1948 Sofia round out a run that shows a team capable of scoring but unreliable at the back.
Polissya’s last five matches show a team that has not lost recently but cannot find a winning gear. They beat Rukh Lviv 2-0 in their most recent game, which was their only win in the run and came against a side in very poor form. Before that, a 0-0 draw with Zorya, a 2-3 loss to Epitsentr, a 2-1 win over Oleksandriya, and a 1-0 victory against Metalist 1925 paint a picture of a squad going through a transitional moment. Ruslan Rotan’s side is not dominant but they are disciplined and hard to break down, and the 2-0 win over Rukh showed they can be clinical when the opportunity arrives.
Most Recent Head-to-Head Matches
These two clubs have very limited head-to-head history. The only recorded meeting in the data is the upcoming fixture itself, logged in the H2H table as a future match. There is no substantial historical data to draw clear patterns from, which makes current form and squad quality the main reference points.
| Statistic | CSKA Sofia | Polissya |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 0 |
| Total shots | 0 | 16 |
| Free kicks | 0 | 0 |
| Corner kicks | 0 | 7 |
| Total fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Pass accuracy (%) | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions | 0 | 0 |
| Offsides | 0 | 0 |
🚨Check out our dedicated CSKA Sofia vs Polissya stats page for more info.
Pre-game Odds and Win Probability: Polissya the Favourite
- Moneyline CSKA Sofia 3.50 | Polissya 1.77
- Draw 3.85
- Over/Under Over 2.5 N/A | Under 2.5 N/A
- BTTS (both teams to score) Yes N/A | No N/A
The 3.50 on CSKA Sofia reflects a team that simply has not shown the consistency to justify backing at home in a friendly context. Polissya at 1.77 is fair given their squad pedigree and recent form. The draw at 3.85 is tempting given Polissya’s run of four consecutive draws, honestly, but their most recent result was a 2-0 win and they seem to be building momentum heading into this one. We think 1.77 on Polissya represents the cleaner value here.
CSKA Sofia. Source: Official Facebook
Possible Starting Lineups
CSKA Sofia Possible Starting Eleven
CSKA Sofia’s squad data for the last five matches is not available in detail, so a precise eleven cannot be confirmed. Coach Hristo Yanev has consistently used a 4-2-3-1 shape across recent games, and that structure is unlikely to change for this friendly. The double pivot is central to their defensive organization, and the attacking midfielder behind the striker tends to be the most creative outlet. Without individual player data, it is difficult to single out a specific name, but the striker role will be key given CSKA’s tendency to score and concede in open games.
Polissya Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Georgiy Bushchan
- DF: Bogdan Mykhaylichenko, Ilir Krasniqi, Mykyta Kravchenko, Giorgi Maisuradze
- MF: Oleksandr Nazarenko, Oleksandr Andriyevskyi, Maksym Melnychenko, Bogdan Lednev, Lindon Emerllahu
- FW: Borel Tomandzoto
Ruslan Rotan’s preferred 4-1-4-1 setup gives Polissya structure and compactness. Georgiy Bushchan starts in goal and brings genuine top-flight experience. The midfield four is built around Oleksandr Andriyevskyi, who contributed an assist in the last match, and Oleksandr Nazarenko who adds creativity from deep. Eduard Sarapiy is worth noting as an option from the bench or in a rotated lineup, given he scored in the last outing. Tomandzoto leads the line and will be Polissya’s focal point in the final third. Maisuradze may not complete 90 minutes based on his 44-minute appearance last time out, so there could be changes in the back four.
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Polissya. Source: Official Facebook
TipsGG Match Prediction
We back Polissya to win this one. CSKA Sofia have the home crowd behind them but their defensive record in recent weeks has been poor, conceding four goals to Lokomotiv Plovdiv and two to Levski Sofia. Polissya’s 4-1-4-1 shape is built to press and exploit transitions, and CSKA’s midfield can be bypassed when the press is high.
The 16 shots Polissya produced in their last match show they are generating chances at a healthy rate. Their 7 corners in that game also suggest they dominate wide areas and push teams back. CSKA Sofia will likely have moments of their own, maybe a set piece or a counter, which is why we lean toward both teams scoring. Over 2.5 goals feels right given how open CSKA’s defensive shape has been.
Our main tip is Polissya to win. The value at 1.77 is reasonable, the form points in their direction, and the squad quality from the Ukrainian Premier League should be the deciding factor on the night.
