Wednesday , 30 September 2026

PFK CSKA Sofia vs AS Roma, Europe 2020-21 GROUP STAGE

UEFA Europa League · 2020-21
PFK CSKA Sofia
3 – 1
Full Time
AS Roma
Thu 10 Dec 2020 · 17:55 UTC Stadion Balgarska Armija HT 45+1' · FT 45+3'
Y 83' Filippo Tripi
Valentin Antov 89' Y

Overview

Match Preview

PFK CSKA Sofia vs AS Roma — Europe at Stadion Balgarska Armija.

Match Details

  • Referee Irfan Peljto
  • Referee
  • Referee Davor Beljo
  • Referee Haris Kaljanac

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Olympique Lyonnais 8 21
2 Aston Villa FC 8 21
3 FC Midtjylland 8 19
4 Real Betis Balompié 8 17
5 FC Porto 8 17
6 Sporting Clube de Braga 8 17
7 SC Freiburg 8 17
8 AS Roma 8 16
9 KRC Genk 8 16
10 Bologna FC 1909 8 15
11 VfB Stuttgart 8 15
12 Ferencvárosi TC 8 15
13 Nottingham Forest FC 8 14
14 FC Viktoria Plzen 8 14
15 FK Crvena Zvezda 8 14
16 RC Celta de Vigo 8 13
17 PAOK Thessaloniki FC 8 12
18 Lille OSC 8 12
19 Fenerbahçe SK 8 12
20 Panathinaikos AO 8 12
21 Celtic FC 8 11
22 PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad 8 10
23 GNK Dinamo Zagreb 8 10
24 SK Brann 8 9
25 BSC Young Boys 8 9
26 SK Sturm Graz 8 7
27 FCSB Bukarest 8 7
28 Go Ahead Eagles 8 7
29 Feyenoord Rotterdam 8 6
30 FC Basel 1893 8 6
31 FC Red Bull Salzburg 8 6
32 Rangers FC 8 4
33 OGC Nice 8 3
34 FC Utrecht 8 1
35 Malmo FF 8 1
36 Maccabi Tel Aviv FC 8 1

Head-to-Head

1
1
PFK CSKA Sofia 2 games · Avg 2.0 goals AS Roma
Last 5 meetings
2020-12-10 PFK CSKA Sofia 3–1 AS Roma 2020-10-29 AS Roma 0–0 PFK CSKA Sofia

Recent Form

PFK CSKA Sofia
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Dec AS Roma H 3–1 W
03 Dec FC CFR 1907 Cluj A 0–0 D
26 Nov BSC Young Boys H 0–1 L
05 Nov BSC Young Boys A 0–3 L
29 Oct AS Roma A 0–0 D
22 Oct FC CFR 1907 Cluj H 0–2 L
AS Roma
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Dec PFK CSKA Sofia A 1–3 L
06 Dec US Sassuolo Calcio H 0–0 D
03 Dec BSC Young Boys H 3–1 W
29 Nov SSC Napoli A 0–4 L
26 Nov FC CFR 1907 Cluj A 2–0 W
22 Nov Parma Calcio 1913 H 3–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between PFK CSKA Sofia and AS Roma is underway.
  • 5' Tiago Rodrigues does the damage! The net is bulging and PFK CSKA Sofia surge ahead!
  • 10' Bruno Peres is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for PFK CSKA Sofia tonight.
  • 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both PFK CSKA Sofia and AS Roma are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 22' The Italy Tommaso P. Milanese breaks the deadlock on 22 minutes. 1-1!
  • 27' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 32' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 34' Magnificent from Ali Sowe! That is 13 goals in 22 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 39' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His PFK CSKA Sofia side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 44' AS Roma fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 46' Marash Kumbulla makes way for Chris Smalling at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from AS Roma.
  • 51' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Marash Kumbulla made 271 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 55' A stunning finish from Ali Sowe — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 60' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 62' The supporters are chanting for Gonzalo Villar. He replaces Tommaso P. Milanese on 62 minute.
  • 63' PFK CSKA Sofia make a change. Georgi Yomov trudges off to be replaced by Thibaut Vion on 63 minutes.
  • 68' PFK CSKA Sofia is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 73' Both keepers have barely been tested. PFK CSKA Sofia and AS Roma are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 74' Another change for PFK CSKA Sofia made on 74 minute. Amos Youga leaves to be changed by Plamen Galabov.
  • 79' A quiet spell here at Stadion Balgarska Armija. PFK CSKA Sofia seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 81' Time for substitution for PFK CSKA Sofia. Tiago Rodrigues is replaced by Henrique.
  • 82' AS Roma manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Filippo Tripi is hanging Bruno Peres on the field on 82 minute.
  • 83' Controversy at the stadium! Filippo Tripi argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 88' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 89' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Valentin Antov.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for AS Roma.

Lineups

PFK CSKA Sofia Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Bruno Akrapovic

AS Roma Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paulo Fonseca

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.57 PFK CSKA Sofia xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98 AS Roma xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
PFK CSKA Sofia50% Draw27% AS Roma23%
Actual: PFK CSKA Sofia win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.55
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 46%
54%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

PFK CSKA Sofia or Draw
77%
Draw or AS Roma
50%
PFK CSKA Sofia or AS Roma
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
PFK CSKA Sofia35% Draw48% AS Roma17%
Actual: PFK CSKA Sofia win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 0
11.3%
0 – 0
9.9%
2 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 1
6.6%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
4.8%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
4.5%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
2.4%

Asian Handicap — PFK CSKA Sofia

Handicap PFK CSKA Sofia covers Push AS Roma covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 15% 74%
-1.5 26% — 74%
-1 26% 23% 50%
-0.5 50% — 50%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 14% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

PFK CSKA Sofia keeps clean sheet
38% ✓
AS Roma keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.