CSKA 1948 Sofia and Botev Plovdiv face each other on Sunday 03.08.2026, at 13:15 (UK Time), in a First League 2025/26 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 Canaries, 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.
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CSKA 1948 Sofia Win
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CSKA 1948 Sofia preview
CSKA 1948 Sofia heads into the match with the following record in the First League: in 24 matches, The Reds secured 14 victories, 4 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.92 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Reds's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 14 victories so far.
CSKA 1948 Sofia has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 40 goals, of which 40 were scored in the First League, resulting in an average of 1.67 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Mamadou Diallo, who has found the back of the net 13 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Georgi Rusev has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, CSKA 1948 Sofia has conceded 25 goals in the First League (an average of 1.04 per game) and 25 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.04 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Botev Plovdiv preview
Botev Plovdiv comes into the game with 24 matches played so far in the First League. They have secured 8 victories, 5 draws, and 11 losses, maintaining an average of 1.21 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 5 draws, and 11 losses.
The Canaries's attack has been highly effective, scoring 29 goals during this period. Of that total, 29 were netted in the First League, with an average of 1.21 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.21.
The Yellow-Blacks's offensive system is led by Armstrong Okoflex, the team's top scorer this season. The irish forward has found the back of the net 8 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Nikolay Minkov. The midfielder has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 33 goals with an average of 1.38 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 33 goals in 24 matches, averaging 1.38 per match.
Head to head: CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv
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 | W W L L W |
1.92 |
| Home | L L D W L |
1.92 |
| Away | W W W W L |
1.92 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 58% | 58% | 58% |
| Goals | 2.71 | 3 | 2.42 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 1.75 | 1.58 |
| Conceded | 1.04 | 1.25 | 0.83 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 58% | 42% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 25% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 25% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 71% | 75% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 1.52 | 1.43 |
|
xGA
|
1.3 | 1.23 | 1.37 |
Botev Plovdiv
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W L D |
1.21 |
| Home | W W D W W |
1.25 |
| Away | D L L D L |
1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.58 | 2.17 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.21 | 0.92 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.38 | 1.25 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 58% | 50% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 17% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 42% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 71% | 42% | 17% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.67 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
1.62 | 1.55 | 1.69 |
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