First League
CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 - 19:15 (UK Time)
Stadium: Bistritsa Stadium
CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv Prediction & Stats - First League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv carries real history into this round of the First League.
The two sides meet on 28/08 (Friday) at , 19:15 (UK time).
Read the CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Lokomotiv 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 Lokomotiv Plovdiv call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 26-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes CSKA 1948 Sofia the side to beat, with roughly 62% 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 6 match into their First League. Here is where The Reds stand:
In this competition
4 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
2.17 points per game
13 scored, at 2.17 a game
7 conceded, at 1.17 a game
The Reds, season-wide
4 won, 4 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Frédéric Ferreira Maciel, 5 goals
Most assists: Georgi Rusev, 2 assists
Recent results — CSKA 1948 Sofia
23/08/2026 12:00
14/08/2026 14:15
11/08/2026 13:30
08/08/2026 12:00
05/08/2026 14:30
Lokomotiv Plovdiv: how they are travelling
Lokomotiv Plovdiv come in 6 matches into their First League.
Here is what The Black-Whites have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 5 lost
0.5 points per game
3 scored, at 0.5 a game
8 conceded, at 1.33 a game
The Black-Whites, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: N'da Ezoua Christ Longville, 1 goals
Most assists: Cătălin Mihai Itu, 2 assists
Recent results — The Black-Whites
24/08/2026 14:15
16/08/2026 14:15
07/08/2026 14:15
03/08/2026 14:15
26/07/2026 14:15
The head-to-head favours CSKA 1948 Sofia
Recent meetings have tended to go CSKA 1948 Sofia's way against Lokomotiv Plovdiv.
From 18 match(es):
CSKA 1948 Sofia: 10 win(s)
Lokomotiv Plovdiv: 2 win(s)
Drawn: 6
It is a pattern worth weighing in the CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv prediction.
Form comparison CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Lokomotiv 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
W
W
|
2.17 |
| Home |
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
W
D
|
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 33% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 3.67 | 3 |
| Scored | 2.17 | 2.67 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 1.17 | 1 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 83% | 100% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.33 | 1.53 |
|
xGA
|
1.5 | 1.54 | 1.46 |
Away Team
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
L
W
|
0.5 |
| Home |
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.83 | 2.33 | 1.33 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 1.33 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 33% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.24 | 1.13 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 1.29 | 1.22 |
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 Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Match: CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Competition: First League
Date: Friday, 28/08/2026
Kick-off: 19:15 (UK time)
Venue:
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Stats
The statistics for CSKA 1948 Sofia vs The Smurfs that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.5
League: 2.73
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 53%
Over 1.5+
67%
League: 78%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 55%
Cards
4.33
League: 4.48
Corners
9.34
League: 8.75
Home Team
CSKA 1948 Sofia
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
W
W
|
2.17 |
| Home |
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
W
D
|
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 33% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 3.67 | 3 |
| Scored | 2.17 | 2.67 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 1.17 | 1 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 83% | 100% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.33 | 1.53 |
|
xGA
|
1.5 | 1.54 | 1.46 |
Away Team
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
L
W
|
0.5 |
| Home |
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.83 | 2.33 | 1.33 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 1.33 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 33% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.24 | 1.13 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 1.29 | 1.22 |
Corners
9.17 / Match
+10% Corners / Match
CSKA 1948 Sofia received +10% more corners than Lokomotiv Plovdiv in the First League
8.33 / Match
Septemvri Sofia
(4)
Cherno More
(7)
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
(5)
Arda
(2)
Botev Vratsa
(8)
Spartak Varna
(5)(3)
Arda
(11)
Dunav 2010
(2)
Levski Sofia
(4)
Spartak Varna
(4)
Septemvri Sofia
(5)
Ludogorets
Cards
1.17 / Match
+171% Cards / Match
Lokomotiv Plovdiv received +171% more cards than CSKA 1948 Sofia in the First League
3.17 / Match
Septemvri Sofia
(1)
Cherno More
(0)
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
(2)
Arda
(1)
Botev Vratsa
(0)
Spartak Varna
(1)(3)
Arda
(2)
Dunav 2010
(4)
Levski Sofia
(5)
Spartak Varna
(2)
Septemvri Sofia
(1)
Ludogorets
Goals Scored
2.17 / Match
+334%
CSKA 1948 Sofia is +334% better in terms of goals scored
0.5 / Match
Septemvri Sofia
(0)
Cherno More
(4)
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
(3)
Arda
(2)
Botev Vratsa
(2)
Spartak Varna
(2)(0)
Arda
(1)
Dunav 2010
(0)
Levski Sofia
(0)
Spartak Varna
(2)
Septemvri Sofia
(0)
Ludogorets
Goals Conceded
1.17 / Match
+12%
Lokomotiv Plovdiv condeded +12% more goals than CSKA 1948 Sofia
1.33 / Match
Septemvri Sofia
(1)
Cherno More
(1)
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
(1)
Arda
(1)
Botev Vratsa
(1)
Spartak Varna
(2)(1)
Arda
(2)
Dunav 2010
(2)
Levski Sofia
(1)
Spartak Varna
(1)
Septemvri Sofia
(1)
Ludogorets
First League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ludogorets
|
6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 2.67 |
| 2 |
Levski Sofia
|
5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 3 |
| 3 |
CSKA Sofia
|
5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 2.6 |
| 4 |
CSKA 1948 Sofia
|
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 2.17 |
| 5 |
Arda
|
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 2.17 |
| 6 |
Botev Plovdiv
|
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 7 |
Spartak Varna
|
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 12 | -4 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 8 |
Septemvri Sofia
|
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 9 |
Slavia Sofia
|
5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 10 |
Cherno More
|
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 4 | 0.67 |
| 11 |
Botev Vratsa
|
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 13 | -9 | 4 | 0.67 |
| 12 |
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
|
6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 3 | 0.5 |
| 13 |
Dunav 2010
|
6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 12 | -7 | 3 | 0.5 |
| 14 |
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
|
5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 2 | 0.4 |
Odds
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