First League
CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 - 17:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stadion Vasil Levski
CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa Prediction & Stats - First League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa carries real history into this round of the First League.
The two sides meet on 16/08 (Sunday) at Stadion Vasil Levski, 17:00 (UK time).
Read the CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 14-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes CSKA Sofia the side to beat, with roughly 71% 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 Sofia Preview
CSKA Sofia reach this fixture 4 match into their First League. Here is where The Reds stand:
In this competition
3 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost
2.5 points per game
8 scored, at 2 a game
3 conceded, at 0.75 a game
The Reds, season-wide
6 won, 3 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Ioannis Pittas, 3 goals
Most assists: David Samuel Custódio Lima, 2 assists
Recent results — CSKA Sofia
13/08/2026 14:00
09/08/2026 14:15
06/08/2026 12:00
02/08/2026 14:15
30/07/2026 14:00
Botev Vratsa: how they are travelling
Botev Vratsa come in 4 matches into their First League.
Here is what The Green Lions have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost
0.25 points per game
3 scored, at 0.75 a game
8 conceded, at 2 a game
The Green Lions, season-wide
0 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Martin Detelinov Petkov, 2 goals
Most assists: Martin Ognyanov Smolenski, 1 assists
Recent results — The Green Lions
10/08/2026 12:00
02/08/2026 12:00
25/07/2026 12:00
19/07/2026 12:30
22/05/2026 11:00
The head-to-head favours CSKA Sofia
Recent meetings have tended to go CSKA Sofia's way against Botev Vratsa.
From 18 match(es):
CSKA Sofia: 16 win(s)
Botev Vratsa: 0 win(s)
Drawn: 2
It is a pattern worth weighing in the CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa prediction.
Form comparison CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
CSKA Sofia
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
D
|
2.5 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
D
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.75 | 4 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 0.75 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.22 | 2.38 | 2.06 |
|
xGA
|
1.18 | 1.25 | 1.11 |
Away Team
Botev Vratsa
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
D
|
0.25 |
| Home |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Away |
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.75 | 2.5 | 3 |
| Scored | 0.75 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.04 | 0.93 | 1.16 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 1.02 | 1.52 |
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 Sofia vs Botev Vratsa
Match: CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa
Competition: First League
Date: Sunday, 16/08/2026
Kick-off: 17:00 (UK time)
Venue: Stadion Vasil Levski
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Stats
The statistics for The Army vs Botev Vratsa that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.5
League: 2.64
Both Teams to Score
100%
League: 56%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 82%
Over 2.5+
100%
League: 56%
Cards
3.5
League: 4.18
Corners
14.5
League: 9
Home Team
CSKA Sofia
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
D
|
2.5 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
D
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.75 | 4 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 0.75 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.22 | 2.38 | 2.06 |
|
xGA
|
1.18 | 1.25 | 1.11 |
Away Team
Botev Vratsa
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
D
|
0.25 |
| Home |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Away |
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.75 | 2.5 | 3 |
| Scored | 0.75 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.04 | 0.93 | 1.16 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 1.02 | 1.52 |
Corners
11.75 / Match
+21% Corners / Match
CSKA Sofia received +21% more corners than Botev Vratsa in the First League
9.75 / Match
Septemvri Sofia
(3)
Dunav 2010
(5)
Botev Plovdiv
(17)
Slavia Sofia
(11)(7)
Slavia Sofia
(2)
Ludogorets
(5)
CSKA 1948 Sofia
(5)
Cherno More
Cards
2.5 / Match
+43% Cards / Match
CSKA Sofia received +43% more cards than Botev Vratsa in the First League
1.75 / Match
Septemvri Sofia
(3)
Dunav 2010
(3)
Botev Plovdiv
(2)
Slavia Sofia
(2)(2)
Slavia Sofia
(1)
Ludogorets
(1)
CSKA 1948 Sofia
(2)
Cherno More
Goals Scored
2 / Match
+167%
CSKA Sofia is +167% better in terms of goals scored
0.75 / Match
Septemvri Sofia
(3)
Dunav 2010
(2)
Botev Plovdiv
(3)
Slavia Sofia
(0)(0)
Slavia Sofia
(1)
Ludogorets
(1)
CSKA 1948 Sofia
(1)
Cherno More
Goals Conceded
0.75 / Match
+63%
Botev Vratsa condeded +63% more goals than CSKA Sofia
2 / Match
Septemvri Sofia
(0)
Dunav 2010
(1)
Botev Plovdiv
(2)
Slavia Sofia
(0)(3)
Slavia Sofia
(2)
Ludogorets
(2)
CSKA 1948 Sofia
(1)
Cherno More
First League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Levski Sofia
|
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 3 |
| 2 |
Ludogorets
|
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 3 |
| 3 |
CSKA Sofia
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 2.5 |
| 4 |
CSKA 1948 Sofia
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 2.5 |
| 5 |
Spartak Varna
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 6 |
Arda
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 7 |
Botev Plovdiv
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 8 |
Slavia Sofia
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 9 |
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 10 |
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
|
4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 2 | 0.5 |
| 11 |
Botev Vratsa
|
4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 1 | 0.25 |
| 12 |
Cherno More
|
4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 1 | 0.25 |
| 13 |
Septemvri Sofia
|
4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9 | -7 | 1 | 0.25 |
| 14 |
Dunav 2010
|
4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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