First League
CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 - 17:00 (UK Time)
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CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv Prediction & Stats - First League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv carries real history into this round of the First League.
The two sides meet on 23/10 (Friday) at Bistritsa Stadium, 17:00 (UK time).
Read the CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv
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 Botev Plovdiv call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 3.5 Goals
Last updated on 21-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes CSKA 1948 Sofia the side to beat, with roughly 47% 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 11 match into their First League. Here is where The Reds stand:
In this competition
7 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost
2 points per game
21 scored, at 1.91 a game
13 conceded, at 1.18 a game
The Reds, season-wide
7 won, 4 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Frédéric Ferreira Maciel, 5 goals
Most assists: Georgi Rusev, 5 assists
Recent results — CSKA 1948 Sofia
11/10/2026 13:00
18/09/2026 13:00
12/09/2026 12:00
05/09/2026 14:15
28/08/2026 14:15
Botev Plovdiv: how they are travelling
Botev Plovdiv come in 11 matches into their First League.
Here is what The Canaries have produced:
In this competition
6 won, 1 drawn, 4 lost
1.73 points per game
17 scored, at 1.55 a game
14 conceded, at 1.27 a game
The Canaries, season-wide
6 won, 1 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Asen Chandarov, 6 goals
Most assists: Carlos Miguel Meotti de Almeida, 4 assists
Recent results — The Canaries
10/10/2026 13:00
19/09/2026 09:30
13/09/2026 13:30
04/09/2026 14:15
30/08/2026 12:00
The head-to-head favours CSKA 1948 Sofia
Recent meetings have tended to go CSKA 1948 Sofia's way against Botev Plovdiv.
From 15 match(es):
CSKA 1948 Sofia: 7 win(s)
Botev Plovdiv: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 4
It is a pattern worth weighing in the CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv prediction.
Form comparison CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv
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 |
L
W
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Home |
L
W
W
W
W
|
2.5 |
| Away |
W
L
L
W
D
|
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 64% | 83% | 40% |
| Goals | 3.09 | 3.5 | 2.6 |
| Scored | 1.91 | 2.33 | 1.4 |
| Conceded | 1.18 | 1.17 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 73% | 83% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 9% | 17% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 0% | 40% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.43 | 1.47 |
|
xGA
|
1.49 | 1.47 | 1.52 |
Away Team
Botev Plovdiv
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
L
|
1.73 |
| Home |
W
W
L
W
W
|
2.17 |
| Away |
W
W
L
L
L
|
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 55% | 67% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.82 | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| Scored | 1.55 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Conceded | 1.27 | 1 | 1.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 50% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 50% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 0% | 40% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.69 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.11 | 1.8 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv
Match: CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv
Competition: First League
Date: Friday, 23/10/2026
Kick-off: 17:00 (UK time)
Venue: Bistritsa Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for CSKA 1948 Sofia vs The Yellow-Blacks that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.35
League: 2.7
Both Teams to Score
62%
League: 55%
Over 1.5+
90%
League: 78%
Over 2.5+
72%
League: 51%
Cards
3.17
League: 4.86
Corners
7.17
League: 8.83
Home Team
CSKA 1948 Sofia
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Home |
L
W
W
W
W
|
2.5 |
| Away |
W
L
L
W
D
|
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 64% | 83% | 40% |
| Goals | 3.09 | 3.5 | 2.6 |
| Scored | 1.91 | 2.33 | 1.4 |
| Conceded | 1.18 | 1.17 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 73% | 83% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 9% | 17% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 0% | 40% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.43 | 1.47 |
|
xGA
|
1.49 | 1.47 | 1.52 |
Away Team
Botev Plovdiv
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
L
|
1.73 |
| Home |
W
W
L
W
W
|
2.17 |
| Away |
W
W
L
L
L
|
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 55% | 67% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.82 | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| Scored | 1.55 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Conceded | 1.27 | 1 | 1.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 50% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 50% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 0% | 40% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.69 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.11 | 1.8 |
Corners
8.27 / Match
+11% Corners / Match
Botev Plovdiv received +11% more corners than CSKA 1948 Sofia in the First League
9.18 / Match
CSKA Sofia
(1)
Slavia Sofia
(2)
Dunav 2010
(7)
Levski Sofia
(7)
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
(0)
Septemvri Sofia
(4)
Cherno More
(7)(6)
Slavia Sofia
(4)
Septemvri Sofia
(2)
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
(2)
Arda
(6)
Levski Sofia
(3)
Botev Vratsa
(1)
Ludogorets
Cards
1.45 / Match
+44% Cards / Match
Botev Plovdiv received +44% more cards than CSKA 1948 Sofia in the First League
2.09 / Match
CSKA Sofia
(3)
Slavia Sofia
(3)
Dunav 2010
(0)
Levski Sofia
(2)
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
(1)
Septemvri Sofia
(1)
Cherno More
(0)(2)
Slavia Sofia
(3)
Septemvri Sofia
(3)
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
(1)
Arda
(3)
Levski Sofia
(3)
Botev Vratsa
(0)
Ludogorets
Goals Scored
1.91 / Match
+23%
CSKA 1948 Sofia is +23% better in terms of goals scored
1.55 / Match
CSKA Sofia
(2)
Slavia Sofia
(2)
Dunav 2010
(2)
Levski Sofia
(0)
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
(2)
Septemvri Sofia
(0)
Cherno More
(4)(1)
Slavia Sofia
(3)
Septemvri Sofia
(2)
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
(3)
Arda
(1)
Levski Sofia
(0)
Botev Vratsa
(0)
Ludogorets
Goals Conceded
1.18 / Match
+7%
Botev Plovdiv condeded +7% more goals than CSKA 1948 Sofia
1.27 / Match
CSKA Sofia
(3)
Slavia Sofia
(1)
Dunav 2010
(1)
Levski Sofia
(1)
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
(0)
Septemvri Sofia
(1)
Cherno More
(1)(0)
Slavia Sofia
(0)
Septemvri Sofia
(0)
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
(2)
Arda
(3)
Levski Sofia
(1)
Botev Vratsa
(2)
Ludogorets
First League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Levski Sofia
|
10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 4 | 19 | 28 | 2.8 |
| 2 |
CSKA Sofia
|
11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 2.45 |
| 3 |
Ludogorets
|
10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 7 | 14 | 26 | 2.6 |
| 4 |
CSKA 1948 Sofia
|
11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 22 | 2 |
| 5 |
Botev Plovdiv
|
11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 3 | 19 | 1.73 |
| 6 |
Arda
|
11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 17 | -2 | 17 | 1.55 |
| 7 |
Spartak Varna
|
11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -4 | 13 | 1.18 |
| 8 |
Slavia Sofia
|
11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| 9 |
Botev Vratsa
|
11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 20 | -11 | 9 | 0.82 |
| 10 |
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
|
11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 19 | -7 | 8 | 0.73 |
| 11 |
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
|
11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 14 | -8 | 8 | 0.73 |
| 12 |
Dunav 2010
|
11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 21 | -8 | 8 | 0.73 |
| 13 |
Septemvri Sofia
|
11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 21 | -11 | 8 | 0.73 |
| 14 |
Cherno More
|
11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 22 | -11 | 6 | 0.55 |
Odds
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