01 · 2 legs
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- Panathinaikos to win52%
- Under 3.5 goals73%
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Fifty-two percent. That's the model's nod for Panathinaikos Athens to emerge victorious against CSKA 1948 Sofia, offering a compelling portrait of the odds in this Conference League showdown. The numbers back up the narrative: Panathinaikos have a significant edge, scoring in 15 consecutive league matches, while their expected goals per match (1.5) comfortably surpass CSKA's (1.1). Toss in a tighter defense, with Panathinaikos allowing just 0.86 xGA per match compared to CSKA's 1.1, and the Greek side looks like the smarter bet.
CSKA 1948 Sofia's low defensive stature and direct style might not hold up well against a Panathinaikos team that thrives on possession control. While the 1-1 scoreline has a 12% chance, the more likely sequences see Panathinaikos edging out a win. The 0-1 outcome, at 11%, aligns with their form and defensive solidity. Despite Sofia hosting, their single point this season looks fragile against Panathinaikos's five.
Panathinaikos Athens have been consistent, with both their traditional points and expected points (xPoints) outshining CSKA 1948 Sofia. A five-point reality against a 4.2 xPoints suggests they’re playing as expected, if not outperforming slightly. Meanwhile, CSKA’s 1 point against 1.6 xPoints paints a picture of a side struggling to meet even modest expectations.
The odds of over 2.5 goals sit tantalizingly at 49%, but the defensive strength of Panathinaikos and Sofia's limited offensive firepower suggest this might not be a goal-fest. Instead, the tilt towards Panathinaikos winning 0-1 offers not just a likely outcome but a value angle worth considering. With the bookmakers offering enticing odds, this could be the sharpest play for those eyeing a calculated punt.
The verdict on the pre-built bet builders for this match, priced against the model’s score matrix before kickoff. Graded on the 90-minute result.
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Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).
| Bookmaker | 1 · CSKA 1948 Sofia | X | 2 · Panathinaikos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betfair Exchange | EV+ 8% 5.20 | 3.65 | 1.85 |
| Betsafe | 4.70 | 3.30 | 1.75 |
| Betsson | 4.70 | 3.30 | 1.75 |
| Nordicbet | 4.70 | 3.30 | 1.75 |
Odds updated 11 Aug, 11:35
4.40 → 5.20
3.80 → 3.65
1.85 → 1.85
1.91 → 2.00
Betfair Exchange · 28 recorded price levels · 08/08/2026 → 11/08/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
| Performance | CSKA 1948 Sofia | Panathinaikos |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 1 | 5 |
| xPoints | 1.6 | 4.2 |
| xG per match | 1.1 | 1.5 |
| xGA per match | 1.1 | 0.86 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.13 | 0.48 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.23 | 0.15 |
| Playing style | CSKA 1948 Sofia | Panathinaikos |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.28 | 0.33 |
| Field tilt | 0.14 | 0.76 |
| xT per match | 0.51 | 1.5 |
| xTA per match | 1.2 | 0.56 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 18 | 25 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.26 | 0.23 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.2 | 0.42 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.13 | 0.45 |
| Entries into the box per match | 10 | 23 |
| Entries into the box against | 26 | 9 |
| Pass completion % | 0.68 | 0.78 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.61 | 0.73 |
| Passes per match | 223 | 521 |
| Passes against per match | 590 | 216 |
| Switches of play per match | 26.6 | 28.6 |
| Long balls per match | 33 | 38 |
| Set pieces | CSKA 1948 Sofia | Panathinaikos |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.06 | 0.01 |
| Corners per match | 7.2 | 6.7 |
| Corners against per match | 8.2 | 5.7 |
| xG per corner | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.01 | 0.03 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.29 | 0.25 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.75 | 0.53 |
| Other | CSKA 1948 Sofia | Panathinaikos |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.68 | 0.78 |
| The goalkeepers | CSKA 1948 Sofia | Stefan de Vrij (Panathinaikos) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | – | 5 |
| Save % | – | 100% |
| xG prevented | – | 100% |
| Claims | – | 0 (0%) |
The model gives Panathinaikos a 52% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: CSKA 1948 Sofia 21%, draw 27%, Panathinaikos 52%.
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 12% probability.
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 49% and under at 51%.
The probability of both teams scoring is 53% according to the model.
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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