CSKA Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv Prediction
Bulgaria · Regular Season - 2
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CSKA Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv: result, form and history
CSKA Sofia beat Botev Plovdiv 3-2 in the First League on 27 Jul 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
CSKA Sofia have had the better of this fixture, winning 6 of the 10 previous meetings, which averaged 2.6 goals a game. Referee Martin Velikov averages 4.18 cards a game, 0.73 fewer than other referees in the same competitions.
Match Forecasts
Corner forecasts not available for this match
Card forecasts not available for this match
Match Events
Lineups
CSKA Sofia
21F. Lapoukhov
3T. Ouorou
32F. Rodríguez
14T. Ivanov
19A. Yordanov
7M. Ebong
6B. Jordão
30P. Panayotov
11M. Amine Brahimi
10J. Zwarts
38L. Pereira
29D. Naumov
20T. Awany
87S. Petrov
82V. Mendes
27B. Chibuike Hein
10A. Chandarov
14C. Algarra López
66C. Meotti
7N. Iliev
90S. Kalu
9C. Micheal OkohCSKA Sofia Substitutes
Botev Plovdiv Substitutes
Team Comparison
CSKA SofiaBotev PlovdivAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
CSKA Sofia- Leads at half-time in 60% of matches
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.2 vs 0.8 in first half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Botev Plovdiv- Leads at half-time in 60% of matches
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.7 vs 0.9 in first half)
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
CSKA Sofia6Wins · 60%3Wins · 30%Previous meetings
22/11/2025CSKA SofiaBotev Plovdiv19/07/2025Botev PlovdivCSKA Sofia26/05/2025Botev PlovdivCSKA Sofia09/05/2025CSKA SofiaBotev Plovdiv22/02/2025Botev PlovdivCSKA Sofia30/08/2024CSKA SofiaBotev Plovdiv
01/05/2024Botev PlovdivCSKA Sofia17/04/2024CSKA SofiaBotev Plovdiv17/03/2024CSKA SofiaBotev Plovdiv22/09/2023Botev PlovdivCSKA SofiaRecent Form
CSKA Sofia
QarabagCSKA Sofia
Slavia SofiaCSKA Sofia
Derry CityCSKA SofiaCSKA SofiaDerry CityCSKA Sofia
MarekCSKA Sofia
Polessya
LudogoretsCSKA Sofia
Lokomotiv PlovdivCSKA Sofia
Levski SofiaCSKA SofiaCSKA Sofia
CSKA 1948Botev PlovdivBotev Plovdiv
Lokomotiv SofiaBotev Plovdiv
BeroeBotev Plovdiv
Spartak VarnaBotev Plovdiv
Etar Veliko TarnovoBotev Plovdiv
Chernomorets 1919 BurgasBotev Plovdiv
Arda KardzhaliBotev Plovdiv
Spartak PlevenLokomotiv PlovdivBotev PlovdivBotev Plovdiv
Cherno More VarnaBotev PlovdivArda KardzhaliReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
4.18 cards a match, 0.73 fewer than other referees in the same competitions and seasons (4.91).
Cards come from 17 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Levski Sofia | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 25:5 | +20 | 32 | WDWDW |
| 2 | CSKA Sofia | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 29:9 | +20 | 31 | DWWDW |
| 3 | Ludogorets | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 24:9 | +15 | 29 | WLWWW |
| 4 | CSKA 1948 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 31:14 | +17 | 28 | WWLWW |
| 5 | Botev Plovdiv | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 22:20 | +2 | 22 | WLWWW |
| 6 | Arda Kardzhali | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 16:18 | -2 | 18 | DLDLL |
| 7 | Slavia Sofia | 13 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 9:9 | 0 | 13 | DDLLD |
| 8 | Spartak Varna | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 12:23 | -11 | 13 | LLWLD |
| 9 |  Dunav Ruse | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 15:22 | -7 | 11 | LWWDL |
| 10 |  Botev Vratsa | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10:21 | -11 | 10 | DLDDW |
| 11 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 6:17 | -11 | 9 | LDDDL |
| 12 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 13 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 15:25 | -10 | 9 | LDDWL |
| 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 | Levski Sofia | 12 | 25:5 | 32 |
| 2 | CSKA Sofia | 13 | 29:9 | 31 |
| 3 | Ludogorets | 12 | 24:9 | 29 |
| 4 | CSKA 1948 | 13 | 31:14 | 28 |
| 5 | Botev Plovdiv | 13 | 22:20 | 22 |
| 6 | Arda Kardzhali | 12 | 16:18 | 18 |
| 7 | Slavia Sofia | 13 | 9:9 | 13 |
| 8 | Spartak Varna | 13 | 12:23 | 13 |
| 9 | Dunav Ruse | 13 | 15:22 | 11 |
| 10 | Botev Vratsa | 12 | 10:21 | 10 |
| 11 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 13 | 6:17 | 9 |
| 12 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 13 | 15:25 | 9 |
| 13 | Cherno More Varna | 12 | 13:22 | 9 |
| 14 | Septemvri Sofia | 12 | 10:23 | 8 |
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- Lokomotiv Sofia vs Levski Sofia 25/07/26
- Cherno More Varna vs Spartak Varna 26/07/26
- Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Septemvri Sofia 26/07/26
- Dunav Ruse vs Ludogorets 27/07/26
- Levski Sofia vs Septemvri Sofia 01/08/26
- Botev Plovdiv vs Cherno More Varna 01/08/26
- CSKA Sofia vs Dunav Ruse 02/08/26
- Spartak Varna vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv 03/08/26
About the CSKA Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv forecast
Every forecast on this page comes from the same model inputs: team ratings, recent form, goals scored and conceded, and how these sides have fared against each other.
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 Sofia and Botev Plovdiv in the First League table
In the First League table, CSKA Sofia are 2nd and Botev Plovdiv 5th, 9 points apart. League goal record so far: CSKA Sofia 29-9, Botev Plovdiv 22-20. The full standings are on the First League Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
CSKA Sofia have led at half-time in 60% of their recent matches. Botev Plovdiv have led at half-time in 60% of their recent matches. Some underlying data for this fixture is limited, which the model accounts for with a lower confidence rating.
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.