Lokomotiv Plovdiv and CSKA 1948 Sofia face each other on Thursday 03.05.2026, at 13:45 (UK Time), in a First League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Lokomotiv Plovdiv's home ground, the Stadion Lokomotiv.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between The Black-Whites and The Reds, 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 The Black-Whites vs The Reds
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Lokomotiv Plovdiv preview
Lokomotiv Plovdiv heads into the match with the following record in the First League: in 23 matches, The Black-Whites secured 8 victories, 11 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.52 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Smurfs's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 8 victories so far.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 25 goals, of which 25 were scored in the First League, resulting in an average of 1.09 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Juan Esteban Perea Sanchez, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Parvizchon Umarbaev has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Lokomotiv Plovdiv has conceded 25 goals in the First League (an average of 1.09 per game) and 25 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.09 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
CSKA 1948 Sofia preview
CSKA 1948 Sofia comes into the game with 23 matches played so far in the First League. They have secured 13 victories, 4 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.87 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 13 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses.
The Reds's attack has been highly effective, scoring 35 goals during this period. Of that total, 35 were netted in the First League, with an average of 1.52 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.52.
The Reds's offensive system is led by Mamadou Diallo, the team's top scorer this season. The german forward has found the back of the net 12 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Georgi Rusev. The forward has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 25 goals with an average of 1.09 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 25 goals in 23 matches, averaging 1.09 per match.
Head to head: Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA 1948 Sofia
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D D W L |
1.52 |
| Home | D D L D W |
1.83 |
| Away | D W L D D |
1.18 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 50% | 18% |
| Goals | 2.17 | 1.83 | 2.55 |
| Scored | 1.09 | 1 | 1.18 |
| Conceded | 1.09 | 0.83 | 1.36 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 33% | 73% |
| Without Conceding | 35% | 50% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 25% | 18% |
| 1st to Score | 57% | 58% | 55% |
|
xG
|
1.33 | 1.32 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.37 | 1.42 |
CSKA 1948 Sofia
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L W D |
1.87 |
| Home | L L D W L |
1.92 |
| Away | W W W L D |
1.82 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 57% | 58% | 55% |
| Goals | 2.61 | 3 | 2.18 |
| Scored | 1.52 | 1.75 | 1.27 |
| Conceded | 1.09 | 1.25 | 0.91 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 58% | 45% |
| Without Conceding | 35% | 25% | 45% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 25% | 18% |
| 1st to Score | 57% | 75% | 64% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.52 | 1.46 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 1.23 | 1.36 |
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