First League
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 vs CSKA Sofia
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 - 19:15 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stadion Lokomotiv
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 vs CSKA Sofia Prediction & Stats - First League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 vs CSKA Sofia carries real history into this round of the First League.
The two sides meet on 23/08 (Sunday) at Stadion Lokomotiv, 19:15 (UK time).
Read the Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 vs CSKA Sofia prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 vs CSKA Sofia
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 vs CSKA Sofia call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 or Draw
Last updated on 21-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes CSKA Sofia the side to beat, with roughly 18% of the implied odds in their favour.
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Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 Preview
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 reach this fixture 5 match into their First League. Here is where The Railwaymen stand:
In this competition
0 won, 2 drawn, 3 lost
0.4 points per game
5 scored, at 1 a game
10 conceded, at 2 a game
The Railwaymen, season-wide
0 won, 2 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Spas Delev, 2 goals
Most assists: Adil Taoui, 1 assists
Recent results — Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
17/08/2026 14:15
08/08/2026 12:00
31/07/2026 12:00
25/07/2026 14:15
21/07/2026 14:30
CSKA Sofia: how they are travelling
CSKA Sofia come in 5 matches into their First League.
Here is what The Reds have produced:
In this competition
4 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost
2.6 points per game
13 scored, at 2.6 a game
3 conceded, at 0.6 a game
The Reds, season-wide
7 won, 3 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Joël Zwarts, 5 goals
Most assists: David Samuel Custódio Lima, 2 assists
Recent results — The Reds
20/08/2026 14:00
16/08/2026 12:00
13/08/2026 14:00
09/08/2026 14:15
06/08/2026 12:00
The head-to-head favours CSKA Sofia
CSKA Sofia have generally come out ahead of The Railwaymen in their recent meetings.
From 11 match(es):
CSKA Sofia: 7 win(s)
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929: 0 win(s)
Drawn: 4
That trend is worth factoring into the Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 vs CSKA Sofia prediction.
Form comparison Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 vs CSKA Sofia
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
L
D
|
0.4 |
| Home |
L
L
|
0 |
| Away |
L
D
D
|
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3.5 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2.5 | 1.67 |
| 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
|
1.34 | 1.66 | 1.12 |
|
xGA
|
1.7 | 1.81 | 1.62 |
Away Team
CSKA Sofia
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
D
|
2.6 |
| Home |
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
D
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.2 | 4.33 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 2.6 | 3.33 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 0.6 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 60% | 33% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.28 | 2.42 | 2.06 |
|
xGA
|
1.23 | 1.31 | 1.11 |
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 - Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 vs CSKA Sofia
Match: Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 vs CSKA Sofia
Competition: First League
Date: Sunday, 23/08/2026
Kick-off: 19:15 (UK time)
Venue: Stadion Lokomotiv
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Stats
The statistics for Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 vs The Army that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.5
League: 2.76
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 56%
Over 1.5+
75%
League: 82%
Over 2.5+
75%
League: 59%
Cards
5
League: 4.09
Corners
13
League: 9.06
Home Team
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
L
D
|
0.4 |
| Home |
L
L
|
0 |
| Away |
L
D
D
|
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3.5 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2.5 | 1.67 |
| 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
|
1.34 | 1.66 | 1.12 |
|
xGA
|
1.7 | 1.81 | 1.62 |
Away Team
CSKA Sofia
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
D
|
2.6 |
| Home |
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
D
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.2 | 4.33 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 2.6 | 3.33 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 0.6 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 60% | 33% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.28 | 2.42 | 2.06 |
|
xGA
|
1.23 | 1.31 | 1.11 |
Corners
9 / Match
+31% Corners / Match
CSKA Sofia received +31% more corners than Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 in the First League
11.8 / Match
Arda
(2)
CSKA 1948 Sofia
(7)
Slavia Sofia
(3)
Levski Sofia
(5)
Botev Plovdiv
(1)(7)
Botev Vratsa
(3)
Septemvri Sofia
(5)
Dunav 2010
(17)
Botev Plovdiv
(11)
Slavia Sofia
Cards
2.4 / Match
+8% Cards / Match
CSKA Sofia received +8% more cards than Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 in the First League
2.6 / Match
Arda
(3)
CSKA 1948 Sofia
(3)
Slavia Sofia
(1)
Levski Sofia
(2)
Botev Plovdiv
(3)(1)
Botev Vratsa
(3)
Septemvri Sofia
(3)
Dunav 2010
(2)
Botev Plovdiv
(2)
Slavia Sofia
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+160%
CSKA Sofia is +160% better in terms of goals scored
2.6 / Match
Arda
(1)
CSKA 1948 Sofia
(1)
Slavia Sofia
(1)
Levski Sofia
(1)
Botev Plovdiv
(1)(5)
Botev Vratsa
(3)
Septemvri Sofia
(2)
Dunav 2010
(3)
Botev Plovdiv
(0)
Slavia Sofia
Goals Conceded
2 / Match
+70%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 condeded +70% more goals than CSKA Sofia
0.6 / Match
Arda
(3)
CSKA 1948 Sofia
(3)
Slavia Sofia
(1)
Levski Sofia
(2)
Botev Plovdiv
(1)(0)
Botev Vratsa
(0)
Septemvri Sofia
(1)
Dunav 2010
(2)
Botev Plovdiv
(0)
Slavia Sofia
First League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ludogorets
|
5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 3 |
| 2 |
CSKA Sofia
|
5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 2.6 |
| 3 |
CSKA 1948 Sofia
|
5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 2.6 |
| 4 |
Levski Sofia
|
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 3 |
| 5 |
Arda
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 2 |
| 6 |
Spartak Varna
|
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 1.4 |
| 7 |
Botev Plovdiv
|
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 7 | 1.4 |
| 8 |
Slavia Sofia
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 9 |
Septemvri Sofia
|
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 4 | 0.8 |
| 10 |
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
|
5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 3 | 0.6 |
| 11 |
Dunav 2010
|
5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 3 | 0.6 |
| 12 |
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
|
5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 2 | 0.4 |
| 13 |
Cherno More
|
5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 12 | -8 | 1 | 0.2 |
| 14 |
Botev Vratsa
|
5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 13 | -10 | 1 | 0.2 |
Odds
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