Lokomotiv Sofia vs CSKA 1948 Prediction
Bulgaria · Regular Season - 4
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Lokomotiv Sofia vs CSKA 1948: result, form and history
CSKA 1948 beat Lokomotiv Sofia 3-1 in the First League on 8 Aug 2026. It was in line with recent form: CSKA 1948 had won 3 of their previous five, compared with none for Lokomotiv Sofia.
Games between these two are rarely quiet: their 10 previous meetings averaged 3.1 goals, and both sides scored in 6 of them. Referee Todor Nedyalkov Kirov averages 3.90 cards a game, 0.83 fewer than other referees in the same competitions.
Match Forecasts
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Match Events
Lineups
Lokomotiv Sofia
99M. Velichkov
22R. Daskalov
44B. Katsarov
91R. Bidounga
14A. Lyaskov
31K. Stanoev
5E. Dost
71N. Penev
20D. Kostadinov
7S. Delev
10G. Minchev
31A. Bozhev
96D. Grivić
6E. Parkhomenko
5B. Benamar
15F. Soltani
34P. Vitanov
23F. Krebs
17J. Martínez
10B. Tsonev
77E. Franco
93M. DialloLokomotiv Sofia Substitutes
CSKA 1948 Substitutes
Team Comparison
Lokomotiv SofiaCSKA 1948AI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Lokomotiv Sofia- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 67% of the time
- Scores more in 2nd half (0.8 vs 0.4 in first half)
CSKA 1948- Leads at half-time in 60% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 50% of the time
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
Lokomotiv Sofia3Wins · 30%5Wins · 50%Previous meetings
21/03/2026CSKA 1948Lokomotiv Sofia19/10/2025Lokomotiv SofiaCSKA 194814/05/2025Lokomotiv SofiaCSKA 194809/02/2025CSKA 1948Lokomotiv Sofia18/08/2024Lokomotiv SofiaCSKA 194815/04/2024CSKA 1948Lokomotiv Sofia21/10/2023Lokomotiv SofiaCSKA 1948
10/05/2023CSKA 1948Lokomotiv Sofia26/04/2023Lokomotiv SofiaCSKA 194803/03/2023Lokomotiv SofiaCSKA 1948Recent Form
Lokomotiv Sofia
Slavia SofiaLokomotiv SofiaLokomotiv Sofia
Levski Sofia
Botev PlovdivLokomotiv SofiaLokomotiv Sofia
Teuta DurrësLokomotiv Sofia
Dukagjini
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv SofiaLokomotiv SofiaSlavia SofiaLokomotiv Sofia
Beroe
MontanaLokomotiv SofiaLokomotiv Sofia
Botev VratsaCSKA 1948
PanathinaikosCSKA 1948CSKA 1948
Arda KardzhaliCSKA 1948
Spartak TrnavaCSKA 1948Botev VratsaSpartak TrnavaCSKA 1948Spartak VarnaCSKA 1948
Železničar PančevoCSKA 1948
NK VarazdinCSKA 1948CSKA 1948
MariborCSKA 1948
FK PartizanReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
3.90 cards a match, 0.83 fewer than other referees in the same competitions and seasons (4.73).
Cards come from 10 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  CSKA Sofia | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 32:9 | +23 | 34 | WDWWD |
| 2 | Levski Sofia | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 25:8 | +17 | 32 | LWDWD |
| 3 |  Ludogorets | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 26:11 | +15 | 30 | DWLWW |
| 4 | CSKA 1948 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 33:16 | +17 | 29 | DWWLW |
| 5 | Botev Plovdiv | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 23:21 | +2 | 23 | DWLWW |
| 6 | Arda Kardzhali | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 20:22 | -2 | 21 | LWDLD |
| 7 | Spartak Varna | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 15:25 | -10 | 16 | WLLWL |
| 8 | Slavia Sofia | 14 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 9:9 | 0 | 14 | DDDLL |
| 9 |  Cherno More Varna | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 14:22 | -8 | 13 | DWWLD |
| 10 |  Dunav Ruse | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 16:23 | -7 | 12 | DLWWD |
| 11 |  Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8:18 | -10 | 12 | WLDDD |
| 12 |  Septemvri Sofia | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 12:25 | -13 | 11 | WLLLL |
| 13 | Botev Vratsa | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 11:24 | -13 | 10 | LLDLD |
| 14 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 14 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 15:26 | -11 | 9 | LLDDW |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSKA Sofia | 14 | 32:9 | 34 |
| 2 | Levski Sofia | 13 | 25:8 | 32 |
| 3 | Ludogorets | 13 | 26:11 | 30 |
| 4 | CSKA 1948 | 14 | 33:16 | 29 |
| 5 | Botev Plovdiv | 14 | 23:21 | 23 |
| 6 | Arda Kardzhali | 14 | 20:22 | 21 |
| 7 | Spartak Varna | 14 | 15:25 | 16 |
| 8 | Slavia Sofia | 14 | 9:9 | 14 |
| 9 | Cherno More Varna | 14 | 14:22 | 13 |
| 10 | Dunav Ruse | 14 | 16:23 | 12 |
| 11 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 14 | 8:18 | 12 |
| 12 | Septemvri Sofia | 14 | 12:25 | 11 |
| 13 | Botev Vratsa | 14 | 11:24 | 10 |
| 14 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 14 | 15:26 | 9 |
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- CSKA Sofia vs Dunav Ruse 02/08/26
- Spartak Varna vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv 03/08/26
- Levski Sofia vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv 07/08/26
- Cherno More Varna vs Ludogorets 09/08/26
- Septemvri Sofia vs CSKA Sofia 09/08/26
- Botev Plovdiv vs Spartak Varna 10/08/26
- Ludogorets vs Botev Plovdiv 15/08/26
About the Lokomotiv Sofia vs CSKA 1948 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.
Lokomotiv Sofia and CSKA 1948 in the First League table
The table shows a wide gap: CSKA 1948 are 4th in the First League, while Lokomotiv Sofia sit 14th, 20 points behind. League goal record so far: Lokomotiv Sofia 15-26, CSKA 1948 33-16. 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. 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.