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CSKA 1948 will play host to Buducnost at Stadion Vasil Levski in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. The Bulgarian side have opened their domestic campaign while the Montenegrin team are still in the offseason.
CSKA 1948 vs Buducnost Preview
CSKA 1948 earned a spot in the second qualifying round after winning the Conference League playoff of the Bulgarian top flight last season. They finished eighth out of 16 teams in the regular season to qualify for the Conference League playoff, which they eventually won against CSKA Sofia 2-0.
The Reds are set to play their second season in a UEFA competition, following their debut last year in the UEFA Conference League. They were knocked out in the second qualifying round by Romanian side FCSB. CSKA 1948 opened their 2024-25 campaign in the Bulgarian First League with a goalless draw against Cherno More.
Buducnost began their journey in the first qualifying round, where they defeated Malisheva of Kosovo 3-1 on aggregate to progress to the second round. The visitors finished third in the 2023–24 Montenegrin First League to book their place in the UEFA Conference League first qualifying round alongside second-placed FK Mornar.
Plavo-Bijeli participated in the maiden season of the Conference League in 2021-22 after they were eliminated from the UEFA Champions League. They were knocked out in the second qualifying round, but have appeared in every edition of the Conference League since then. They are yet to reach the third qualifying round.
CSKA 1948 vs Buducnost Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- CSKA 1948 have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their last five matches at home.
- CSKA 1948 have played 55 matches in UEFA competitions, winning 19, drawing 12 and losing 24.
- CSKA 1948 have not recorded a win in their last five matches in all competitions.
- Buducnost have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches on the road.
- CSKA 1948 have drawn twice and lost thrice in their last five matches while Buducnost have won thrice and lost twice. Form Guide: CSKA 1948 – D-L-L-D-L, Buducnost – W-L-L-W-W.
CSKA 1948 vs Buducnost Prediction
CSKA 1948’s preseason has been awful, with three defeats in four friendly matches alongside 11 goals conceded. They will probably enter the European campaign with a new spirit.
Buducnost will continue their push as they eye a place in the third qualifying round but this trip could be a challenging one.
Despite their disappointing form, CSKA 1948 boast individual talent that could make the difference, especially in front of the home crowd.
Prediction: CSKA 1948 2-1 Buducnost
CSKA 1948 vs Buducnost Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – CSKA 1948 to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: CSKA 1948 to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Buducnost to score - Yes
