CSKA 1948 Sofia and Botev Vratsa face each other on Friday 04.10.2026, at 13:30 (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 Green Lions, 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 Botev Vratsa

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CSKA 1948 Sofia Win

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👉 Our prediction is: CSKA 1948 Sofia to win the 1st half

Our top betting tip for the CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Botev Vratsa match is CSKA 1948 Sofia to win the first half. While the half-time market is not one of the more well-known betting markets, it often offers better value odds than wins over 90 minutes.

We see this value in CSKA 1948 Sofia, which has been in impressive form at home and regularly gets out to quick starts. They should have a favourable matchup against Botev Vratsa, who have had their share of struggles of late.

CSKA 1948 Sofia preview

CSKA 1948 Sofia heads into the match with the following record in the First League: in 28 matches, The Reds secured 16 victories, 5 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.89 points per game.

Taking a broader look at The Reds's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 16 victories so far.

CSKA 1948 Sofia has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 45 goals, of which 45 were scored in the First League, resulting in an average of 1.61 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Mamadou Diallo, who has found the back of the net 14 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 31 goals in the First League (an average of 1.11 per game) and 31 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.11 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.

Botev Vratsa preview

Botev Vratsa comes into the game with 28 matches played so far in the First League. They have secured 8 victories, 11 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.25 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 11 draws, and 9 losses.

The Green Lions's attack has been highly effective, scoring 21 goals during this period. Of that total, 21 were netted in the First League, with an average of 0.75 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.75.

The Green Lions's offensive system is led by Martin Detelinov Petkov, the team's top scorer this season. The bulgarian forward has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Vladislav Naydenov. The forward has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 23 goals with an average of 0.82 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 23 goals in 28 matches, averaging 0.82 per match.

Head to head: CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Botev Vratsa

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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CSKA 1948 Sofia

Bulgaria - First League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W W D W

2

Home W D L L D

1

Away L W W W W

2.4

Away Team

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Botev Vratsa

Bulgaria - First League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L W W L

1.4

Home L W D D D

1.2

Away D W L D L

1

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Published on 9 April 2026, at 04:28 Last updated on 9 April 2026, at 04:28
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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