Lokomotiv Plovdiv and CSKA Sofia face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 First League season. The game takes place at Stadion Lokomotiv on Sunday, 20/09/2026, at 15:45 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for The Black-Whites vs The Reds, 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 Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA Sofia
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2nd Half Over 0.5 Goals
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The Smurfs preview
Lokomotiv Plovdiv comes into the match having played 9 games in the First League so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 0.67 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 16 wins, 14 draws, and 16 losses.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv's attack has scored 40 goals during this period. Out of this total, 4 goals were scored in the First League, averaging 0.44 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.87.
The offence system of Lokomotiv Plovdiv is led by Juan Esteban Perea Sanchez as the top scorer of the season. The colombian forward has scored 9 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Parvizchon Umarbaev, who has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 12 goals with an average of 1.33 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 53 goals conceded in 46 matches, resulting in an average of 1.15.
The Army preview
On the other hand, CSKA Sofia comes into the match having played 9 games in the First League so far. They have recorded 7 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2.56 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 28 wins, 13 draws, and 12 losses.
CSKA Sofia's attack has scored 79 goals during this period. Out of this total, 23 goals were scored in the First League, averaging 2.56 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.49.
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 6 goals with an average of 0.67 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 47 goals conceded in 53 matches, resulting in an average of 0.89.
Head to head: Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA 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 | L W L L L |
0.6 |
| Home | W L L W W |
1.8 |
| Away | L L L L L |
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 22% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.78 | 2 | 1.6 |
| Scored | 0.44 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 1 | 1.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 22% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 25% | 100% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 75% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.14 | 1.22 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 1.42 | 1.12 |
CSKA Sofia
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D W L |
2 |
| Home | W W L W L |
1.8 |
| Away | W D L W W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 78% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.22 | 4.4 | 1.75 |
| Scored | 2.56 | 3.4 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 1 | 0.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 80% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 44% | 20% | 75% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 0% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 40% | 75% |
|
xG
|
2.24 | 2.18 | 2.32 |
|
xGA
|
1.18 | 1.18 | 1.17 |
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