CSKA 1948 Sofia and Botev Plovdiv face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 First League season. The game takes place at Stadion Vasil Levski on Sunday, 08/03/2026, at 13:15 (UK Time).
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APWin predictions for CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv
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CSKA 1948 Sofia Win
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The Reds preview
CSKA 1948 Sofia comes into the match having played 24 games in the First League so far. They have recorded 14 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.92 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses.
CSKA 1948 Sofia's attack has scored 40 goals during this period. Out of this total, 40 goals were scored in the First League, averaging 1.67 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.67.
The offence system of CSKA 1948 Sofia is led by Mamadou Diallo as the top scorer of the season. The german forward has scored 13 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Georgi Rusev, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 25 goals with an average of 1.04 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 25 goals conceded in 24 matches, resulting in an average of 1.04.
The Yellow-Blacks preview
On the other hand, Botev Plovdiv comes into the match having played 24 games in the First League so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 5 draws, and 11 losses, with an average of 1.21 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 5 draws, and 11 losses.
Botev Plovdiv's attack has scored 29 goals during this period. Out of this total, 29 goals were scored in the First League, averaging 1.21 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.21.
The offence system of Botev Plovdiv is led by Armstrong Okoflex as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Nikolay Minkov, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 33 goals with an average of 1.38 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 33 goals conceded in 24 matches, resulting in an average of 1.38.
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 |
1.8 |
| Home | L L D W L |
0.8 |
| Away | W W W W L |
2.4 |
| 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 |
1.6 |
| Home | W W D W W |
2.6 |
| Away | D L L D L |
0.4 |
| 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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