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CSKA takes on Fulham on September 17 as bookmakers rate chances of Bulgarian teams

Tue, Sep 15 2009 11:33 CET

byNick Iliev

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CSKA takes on Fulham on September 17 as bookmakers rate chances of Bulgarian teams

Fulham's Damien Duff (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring against Everton during their English Premier League match at Craven Cottage in London September 13, 2009.
Photo: Kieran Doherty

The Bulgarian bookmaker Eurofootball has declared the Bulgarian sides Levski Sofia and CSKA Sofia as the complete outsiders for their respective UEFA Europa League matches in the group phases.

On September 17, CSKA Sofia takes on English Premiership side Fulham at the Vassil Levski National Stadium while Levski Sofia will travel to Spain, where they have a heavy encounter with Villarreal.

CKSA is rated at 2.40 for a win, 3.15 for a draw and 2.05 for a Fulham victory. Levski Sofia, meanwhile, are rated at 8.00 for an away win in Spain, 4.75 for a draw and a 1.12 victory for Villarreal.

The bookmakers also rate the chances of Levski Sofia and CSKA of going all the way to the final and winning the tournament at 200.00.

Meanwhile, Fulham has announced on its official website that tickets for the Group E game against CSKA Sofia in Bulgaria on Thursday 17 are now on sale to season ticket holders and members.

"Supporters purchasing tickets must have confirmed flight numbers and hotel details available (for every person in their party) at the time of booking. Supporters without this information will unfortunately not be allowed to purchase tickets for this game. This match will not go on General Sale" the statement reads".

All tickets are priced at 15 pounds sterling with no concessions. Meanwhile, tickets for Bulgarian fans are available at kiosks in the Bulgarian national stadium.

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