First League
CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Arda
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 - 19:15 (UK Time)
Stadium: Tsarsko Selo Sports Complex
CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Arda Prediction & Stats - First League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Arda carries real history into this round of the First League.
The two sides meet on 31/07 (Friday) at Tsarsko Selo Sports Complex, 19:15 (UK time).
Read the CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Arda prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Arda
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Arda call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
CSKA 1948 Sofia Win
Last updated on 28-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes CSKA 1948 Sofia the side to beat, with roughly 46% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all First League odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
CSKA 1948 Sofia Preview
CSKA 1948 Sofia reach this fixture 2 match into their First League. Here is where The Reds stand:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost
2 points per game
4 scored, at 2 a game
3 conceded, at 1.5 a game
The Reds, season-wide
1 won, 2 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Florian Krebs, 1 goals
Most assists: Mamadou Diallo, 1 assists
Recent results — CSKA 1948 Sofia
28/07/2026 13:30
25/07/2026 12:00
22/07/2026 14:30
17/07/2026 12:00
25/05/2026 13:30
Arda: how they are travelling
Arda come in 2 matches into their First League.
Here is what The blue ones from Kardzhali have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost
2 points per game
2 scored, at 1 a game
1 conceded, at 0.5 a game
The blue ones from Kardzhali, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Birsent Karagaren, 1 goals
Most assists: Birsent Karagaren, 1 assists
Recent results — The blue ones from Kardzhali
24/07/2026 14:15
18/07/2026 12:00
25/05/2026 10:45
16/05/2026 12:00
12/05/2026 13:15
The head-to-head favours CSKA 1948 Sofia
Recent meetings have tended to go CSKA 1948 Sofia's way against Arda.
From 21 match(es):
CSKA 1948 Sofia: 8 win(s)
Arda: 7 win(s)
Drawn: 6
It is a pattern worth weighing in the CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Arda prediction.
Form comparison CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Arda
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
CSKA 1948 Sofia
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
|
2 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 3 | 4 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.7 | 1.49 | 1.9 |
|
xGA
|
1.28 | 1.28 | 1.28 |
Away Team
Arda
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
|
2 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 1.79 | 0.75 |
|
xGA
|
1.06 | 0.41 | 1.71 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
Betting on over 2.5 goals in CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Arda looks like a smart play.
With both teams boasting strong attacks, this match has all the ingredients to see three or more goals.
👉 Prediction: CSKA 1948 Sofia win or Draw
Backing the Double Chance market offers a relatively safe bet, and taking CSKA 1948 Sofia or draw is a strong option here.
With CSKA 1948 Sofia’s impressive home form, it’s difficult to see them leaving empty-handed against Arda. Given their solid performances at home, they should be more than capable of securing at least a point.
Fixture information - CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Arda
Match: CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Arda
Competition: First League
Date: Friday, 31/07/2026
Kick-off: 19:15 (UK time)
Venue: Tsarsko Selo Sports Complex
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Stats
The statistics for CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Arda that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.5
League: 2.43
Both Teams to Score
100%
League: 64%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 79%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 50%
Cards
3
League: 3.5
Corners
10
League: 10.71
Home Team
CSKA 1948 Sofia
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
|
2 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 3 | 4 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.7 | 1.49 | 1.9 |
|
xGA
|
1.28 | 1.28 | 1.28 |
Away Team
Arda
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
|
2 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 1.79 | 0.75 |
|
xGA
|
1.06 | 0.41 | 1.71 |
Corners
11.5 / Match
+28% Corners / Match
CSKA 1948 Sofia received +28% more corners than Arda in the First League
9 / Match
Botev Vratsa
(8)
Spartak Varna
(5)(10)
Slavia Sofia
(2)
Septemvri Sofia
Cards
0.5 / Match
+400% Cards / Match
Arda received +400% more cards than CSKA 1948 Sofia in the First League
2.5 / Match
Botev Vratsa
(0)
Spartak Varna
(1)(2)
Slavia Sofia
(3)
Septemvri Sofia
Goals Scored
2 / Match
+100%
CSKA 1948 Sofia is +100% better in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
Botev Vratsa
(2)
Spartak Varna
(2)(1)
Slavia Sofia
(1)
Septemvri Sofia
Goals Conceded
1.5 / Match
+67%
CSKA 1948 Sofia condeded +67% more goals than Arda
0.5 / Match
Botev Vratsa
(1)
Spartak Varna
(2)(0)
Slavia Sofia
(1)
Septemvri Sofia
First League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ludogorets
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Levski Sofia
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| 3 |
Spartak Varna
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 4 |
Arda
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 5 |
CSKA Sofia
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 6 |
CSKA 1948 Sofia
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 7 |
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Slavia Sofia
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 9 |
Botev Vratsa
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 10 |
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 11 |
Septemvri Sofia
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 12 |
Botev Plovdiv
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 13 |
Cherno More
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 14 |
Dunav 2010
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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