CSKA Sofia and Botev Vratsa face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 First League season. The game takes place at Stadion Bâlgarska Armija on Sunday, 16/08/2026, at 17:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for The Reds vs The Green Lions, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa
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2nd Half CSKA Sofia Win
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The Army preview
CSKA Sofia comes into the match having played 4 games in the First League so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2.5 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 24 wins, 12 draws, and 9 losses.
CSKA Sofia's attack has scored 63 goals during this period. Out of this total, 8 goals were scored in the First League, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.4.
The offence system of CSKA Sofia is led by Ioannis Pittas as the top scorer of the season. The cypriot forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, James Armel Eto'o Eyenga, who has contributed with 11 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 0.75 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 36 goals conceded in 45 matches, resulting in an average of 0.8.
The Green Lions preview
On the other hand, Botev Vratsa comes into the match having played 4 games in the First League so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 0.25 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 13 wins, 15 draws, and 13 losses.
Botev Vratsa's attack has scored 39 goals during this period. Out of this total, 3 goals were scored in the First League, averaging 0.75 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.95.
The offence system of Botev Vratsa is led by Martin Detelinov Petkov as the top scorer of the season. The bulgarian forward has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Vladislav Naydenov, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 8 goals with an average of 2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 40 goals conceded in 41 matches, resulting in an average of 0.98.
Head to head: CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
CSKA Sofia
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W W D |
2 |
| Home | L W D W W |
2 |
| Away | W W D D W |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.75 | 4 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 0.75 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
|
xG
|
2.22 | 2.38 | 2.06 |
|
xGA
|
1.18 | 1.25 | 1.11 |
Botev Vratsa
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L D W |
0.8 |
| Home | L D W W D |
1.6 |
| Away | L L W D D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.75 | 2.5 | 3 |
| Scored | 0.75 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 25% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.04 | 0.93 | 1.16 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 1.02 | 1.52 |
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