CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv | Prediction | First League | 28/08
Bulgaria - First League
The kick off for the match between CSKA 1948 Sofia and Lokomotiv Plovdiv will take place at 19:15 (UK time) - Friday, 08/28 - at the Stadion Vasil Levski. This clash of the 2026/27 First League looks very promising!
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APWin predictions for CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv
With odds already released by major bookmakers, our experts have crunched the numbers and dissected the key match data. Find our value-packed prediction for this encounter below:
Over 1.5 Goals
Market: Over 1.5 Goals · @ 1.29
Last updated: 28-08-2026
After a thorough assessment of the primary betting markets, APWin analysts have identified bets with strong value potential.
Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match
CSKA 1948 Sofia and Lokomotiv Plovdiv are two attacking sides who have what it takes to make this an entertaining and eventful match.
That's why we highly recommend taking the bet of over 2.5 goals. The bet wins if there are 3 or more goals scored in the match, and if there are 2 goals or fewer, the bet loses.
Our prediction is: Draw
CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv is a matchup that is as close as they come, with our analysis finding hardly anything to separate the two sides. And so, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.
The 3.2 odds for a draw are quite favourable and would result in a substantial payout if the match does end in a stalemate.
CSKA 1948 Sofia Preview
CSKA 1948 Sofia has played 6 matches in the First League so far, with 4 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses. This results in an average of 2.17 points per match.
In the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 24 wins, 11 draws, and 11 losses. CSKA 1948 Sofia's attack has scored 69 goals, 13 of them in the league, which gives an average of 2.17 goals per league match and 1.5 goals per match across the entire season.
Mamadou Diallo is the team’s top scorer with 18 goals, while Frédéric Ferreira Maciel leads the team in assists with 6. Defensively, The Reds has conceded 7 goals in the league (an average of 1.17) and 45 goals throughout the entire season (an average of 0.98 over 46 matches).
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CSKA Sofia2 - 3L - 18/09/2026Slavia SofiaCSKA 1948 SofiaW1218/09/2026First LeagueSlavia Sofia
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CSKA 1948 Sofia1 - 2W - 12/09/2026CSKA 1948 SofiaDunav 2010W2112/09/2026First LeagueCSKA 1948 Sofia
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Dunav 20102 - 1W - 05/09/2026Levski SofiaCSKA 1948 SofiaL1005/09/2026First LeagueLevski Sofia
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CSKA 1948 Sofia1 - 0L - 28/08/2026CSKA 1948 SofiaLokomotiv PlovdivW2028/08/2026First LeagueCSKA 1948 Sofia
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Lokomotiv Plovdiv2 - 0W
Lokomotiv Plovdiv preview
In 6 First League matches, Lokomotiv Plovdiv has recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 0.5 points per game.
In the 2026/27 season, the team has 15 wins in 43 matches. The team has scored 39 goals, 3 of them in the First League (an average of 0.5 goals per match), with Juan Esteban Perea Sanchez being the team's top scorer with 9 goals and Parvizchon Umarbaev providing 7 assists.
Defensively, The Smurfs has conceded 8 goals in the league and 49 in the 2026/27 season overall, resulting in an average of 1.14 goals conceded per match.
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Lokomotiv Plovdiv1 - 1D - 20/09/2026Lokomotiv PlovdivCSKA SofiaD1120/09/2026First LeagueLokomotiv Plovdiv
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CSKA Sofia1 - 1D - 13/09/2026Botev PlovdivLokomotiv PlovdivL2013/09/2026First LeagueBotev Plovdiv
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Lokomotiv Plovdiv2 - 0L - 06/09/2026Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno MoreW1006/09/2026First LeagueLokomotiv Plovdiv
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Cherno More1 - 0W - 28/08/2026CSKA 1948 SofiaLokomotiv PlovdivL2028/08/2026First LeagueCSKA 1948 Sofia
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Lokomotiv Plovdiv2 - 0L
Head to head: CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
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Points & Results
- PPG2.170.50
- 67%Wins17%
- 50%First to Score33%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game2.170.50
- Conceded/game1.171.33
- xG1.431.19
- xGA1.501.25
Trends
- 83%Both Score33%
- 0%Clean Sheet0%
- 17%Failed to Score67%
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Likely Scores
| # | Score | Probability | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 - 1 | 13.76% | |
| 2 | 1 - 0 | 9.83% | |
| 3 | 0 - 0 | 9.02% | |
| 4 | 2 - 1 | 8.92% | |
| 5 | 2 - 0 | 7.91% | |
| 6 | 0 - 1 | 7.51% | |
| 7 | 1 - 2 | 7.05% | |
| 8 | 2 - 2 | 5.03% | |
| 9 | 0 - 2 | 4.94% | |
| 10 | 3 - 1 | 4.25% | |
| 11 | 3 - 0 | 3.76% | |
| 12 | 1 - 3 | 2.65% |