CSKA Sofia vs Hajduk Split prediction, H2H and probable lineups - 30 June 2025
CSKA Sofia
Hajduk Split
One of Monday’s friendly clashes will take place on neutral ground between Bulgarian side CSKA Sofia and Croatian outfit Hajduk Split. I’m backing a bet on goals in this match, as the odds look promising for an entertaining contest.
Match preview
CSKA Sofia approaches this friendly in mixed form—just one defeat in regulation time across their last five matches, but with only a single win in that same span. The attack has hardly impressed, with the team truly firing only once in their last five outings, a 4-0 league win over Botev.
In the Conference League playoff final, CSKA fell to Arda on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular time. In friendlies, the club has drawn twice, with the “over 2.5 goals” bet failing both times. The first preseason test saw a draw against Shkendija 79, while Saturday’s meeting with Kryvbas ended 0-0.
Hajduk wrapped up the spring part of their season with inconsistent results: only two wins in their last six matches and three losses, highlighting both instability in the squad and defensive frailties. Worryingly, they've managed an average of just 0.83 goals per game, pointing to clear issues in converting chances.
Still, the Croatian side shouldn’t be underestimated—victories over Sibenik and Rijeka show they can step up at crucial moments. However, they concede more than they score (averaging 1.33 goals against per game), and this vulnerability on the road could be pivotal. The team finished third in the league, just two points behind Rijeka and Dinamo Zagreb.
Probable lineups
- CSKA Sofia: Busatto, Dellova, Gilov, Iliev Y., Lapenya, Sanyang, Byutyuki, Iliev I., Cooper, Pittas, Turitsov
- Hajduk Split: Silic, Uremovic, Elez, Prpic, Hrgovic, Kalik, Krovinovic, Rakitic, Rusin, Trajkovski, Livaja
Match facts and head-to-head
- The sides have never met in an official match—this is their first head-to-head encounter.
- CSKA Sofia has scored in three of their last five games, including one friendly.
- In three of Hajduk’s last five matches, the “both teams to score” bet has come through.
Prediction
Given the inconsistency of both teams and the typically open nature of friendly fixtures, the logical prediction is over 2.0 goals or both teams to score. CSKA Sofia regularly creates chances, especially against less organized opponents, while Hajduk, despite defensive lapses, can reply with goals of their own thanks to the individual quality in their attacking ranks.
