CSKA 1948 vs Botev Plovdiv Prediction
Bulgaria · Regular Season - 12
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CSKA 1948 vs Botev Plovdiv: the result in context
CSKA 1948 beat Botev Plovdiv 4-0 in the First League on 23 Oct 2026. That went against recent form: Botev Plovdiv had won 5 of their previous five, compared with 3 for CSKA 1948.
Their history points to a close game: 10 previous meetings produced 1.8 goals a game. Referee Ventsislav Mitrev averages 6.20 cards a game, 1.49 more than other referees in the same competitions.
Match Forecasts
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Match Events
Lineups
CSKA 1948
31A. Bozhev
4A. Hoffmann
96D. Grivić
6Emerson
3L. Dvali
33H. Cuellar
30J. Meyer
8M. Zemzemi
77E. Franco
11G. Rusev
93M. Diallo
29D. Naumov
27B. Hein
4N. Soldo
87S. Petrov
82V. Mendes
77L. Araújo
16V. Vidolov
7A. Salido
10A. Chandarov
19M. Rodrigues
90S. KaluCSKA 1948 Substitutes
Botev Plovdiv Substitutes
Match Stats
CSKA 1948Botev Plovdiv Team Comparison
CSKA 1948Botev PlovdivAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
CSKA 1948- Leads at half-time in 60% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 50% of the time
- Starts fast - scores more in 1st half (1.9 vs 1.1 in second half)
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Botev Plovdiv- Leads at half-time in 60% of matches
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.3 vs 0.6 in first half)
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
CSKA 19485Wins · 50%2Wins · 20%Previous meetings
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CSKA 1948
Neftochimic BurgasCSKA 1948CSKA 1948
CSKA Sofia
Slavia SofiaCSKA 1948CSKA 1948
Dunav Ruse
Levski SofiaCSKA 1948CSKA 1948
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Septemvri SofiaCSKA 1948CSKA 1948
Cherno More VarnaCSKA 1948
Panathinaikos
Lokomotiv SofiaCSKA 1948Botev Plovdiv
Chernomorets 1919 BurgasBotev PlovdivBotev Plovdiv
Botev VratsaBotev PlovdivSlavia SofiaSeptemvri SofiaBotev PlovdivBotev PlovdivLokomotiv Plovdiv
Arda KardzhaliBotev PlovdivBotev PlovdivLevski SofiaBotev VratsaBotev Plovdiv
LudogoretsBotev PlovdivBotev Plovdiv
Spartak VarnaReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
6.20 cards a match, 1.49 more than other referees in the same competitions and seasons (4.71).
Cards come from 15 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSKA Sofia | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 29:9 | +20 | 30 | WWDWW |
| 2 | Levski Sofia | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 23:4 | +19 | 28 | WDWWW |
| 3 | Ludogorets | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 21:9 | +12 | 26 | LWWWD |
| 4 | CSKA 1948 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 25:13 | +12 | 25 | WLWWL |
| 5 | Botev Plovdiv | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 17:18 | -1 | 19 | LWWWW |
| 6 | Arda Kardzhali | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 15:17 | -2 | 17 | LDLLW |
| 7 | Spartak Varna | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 11:17 | -6 | 13 | LWLDD |
| 8 | Slavia Sofia | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 9:9 | 0 | 12 | DLLDW |
| 9 | Dunav Ruse | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 15:21 | -6 | 11 | WWDLL |
| 10 | Botev Vratsa | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10:21 | -11 | 10 | DLDDW |
| 11 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6:14 | -8 | 9 | DDDLW |
| 12 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 12 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 13:20 | -7 | 9 | DDWLD |
| 13 | Cherno More Varna | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 13:22 | -9 | 9 | WLDDL |
| 14 | Septemvri Sofia | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10:23 | -13 | 8 | LLLLL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSKA Sofia | 12 | 29:9 | 30 |
| 2 | Levski Sofia | 10 | 23:4 | 28 |
| 3 | Ludogorets | 11 | 21:9 | 26 |
| 4 | CSKA 1948 | 12 | 25:13 | 25 |
| 5 | Botev Plovdiv | 12 | 17:18 | 19 |
| 6 | Arda Kardzhali | 11 | 15:17 | 17 |
| 7 | Spartak Varna | 12 | 11:17 | 13 |
| 8 | Slavia Sofia | 12 | 9:9 | 12 |
| 9 | Dunav Ruse | 12 | 15:21 | 11 |
| 10 | Botev Vratsa | 12 | 10:21 | 10 |
| 11 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 12 | 6:14 | 9 |
| 12 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 12 | 13:20 | 9 |
| 13 | Cherno More Varna | 12 | 13:22 | 9 |
| 14 | Septemvri Sofia | 12 | 10:23 | 8 |
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- Ludogorets vs Arda Kardzhali 12/10/26
- Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Vratsa 24/10/26
- Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Slavia Sofia 26/10/26
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- Cherno More Varna vs Septemvri Sofia 27/10/26
About the CSKA 1948 vs Botev Plovdiv forecast
The forecasts for this First League match are built from team Elo ratings, recent form, scoring data and the head-to-head record, and are updated as new data arrives before kickoff.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
CSKA 1948 and Botev Plovdiv in the First League table
CSKA 1948 and Botev Plovdiv are close in the First League table, 4th and 5th, with 6 points between them. League goal record so far: CSKA 1948 25-13, Botev Plovdiv 17-18. The full standings are on the First League Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
CSKA 1948 have led at half-time in 60% of their recent matches. Botev Plovdiv have led at half-time in 60% of their recent matches. This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.