CSKA 1948 Sofia and Arda face each other on Friday 07.31.2026, at 19:15 (UK Time), in a First League 2026/27 match. The game will take place at CSKA 1948 Sofia's home ground, the Stadion Vasil Levski.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between The Reds and The blue ones from Kardzhali, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Arda
With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:
Double Chance: CSKA 1948 Sofia or Draw
The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.
CSKA 1948 Sofia preview
CSKA 1948 Sofia heads into the match with the following record in the First League: in 2 matches, The Reds secured 1 victories, 1 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Reds's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 21 victories so far.
CSKA 1948 Sofia has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 58 goals, of which 4 were scored in the First League, resulting in an average of 2 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Mamadou Diallo, who has found the back of the net 18 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Frédéric Ferreira Maciel has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, CSKA 1948 Sofia has conceded 3 goals in the First League (an average of 1.5 per game) and 38 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.97 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.
Arda preview
Arda comes into the game with 2 matches played so far in the First League. They have secured 1 victories, 1 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 18 wins, 12 draws, and 14 losses.
The blue ones from Kardzhali's attack has been highly effective, scoring 50 goals during this period. Of that total, 2 were netted in the First League, with an average of 1 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.14.
The blue ones from Kardzhali's offensive system is led by Birsent Karagaren, the team's top scorer this season. The bulgarian forward has found the back of the net 9 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Andre Shinyashiki. The forward has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 0.5 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 40 goals in 44 matches, averaging 0.91 per match.
Head to head: CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Arda
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
CSKA 1948 Sofia
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W D D D |
1.4 |
| Home | D W D W L |
1.6 |
| Away | D D D L W |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 3 | 4 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.7 | 1.49 | 1.9 |
|
xGA
|
1.28 | 1.28 | 1.28 |
Arda
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W W W |
2.6 |
| Home | W W D L W |
2 |
| Away | D W W L L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 1.79 | 0.75 |
|
xGA
|
1.06 | 0.41 | 1.71 |
Access all match stats for CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Arda
Where to watch CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Arda live?
Check out the live stream of CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Arda below and follow the match in real time.
Sports betting analyst with over 15 years of experience. At APWin, he writes football predictions, reviews bookmakers and explains the reasoning behind every bet.