Match Prediction: CSKA Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv – First League Betting Tips & Analysis

Forecast

The likely stronger side is CSKA Sofia based on home advantage and market expectations, but the matchup could be competitive.
The risk is balanced by solid home form and a defensive posture from Botev Plovdiv in some fixtures.
A betting lean could be CSKA Sofia to win or draw no bet, reflecting a favorable but cautious stance.
Consider X2 or 1X if you seek a safer option given the uncertainty in H2H history; avoid reckless outright bets.

Finished July 27, 21:15
CSKA Sofia CSKA Sofia
Botev Plovdiv Botev Plovdiv
General
Sport Football
League First League
Country Bulgaria
Season 2026-2027
Tour/Round -
Date/time July 27, 21:15
Status Finished
Referee Martin Velikov, Bulgaria
Stadium Vasil Levski National Stadium
Comparing commands
Form
Home 50%
Guests 50%
Attack
Home 0%
Guests 100%
Protection
Home 100%
Guests 0%
Goals
Home 87%
Guests 13%
H2H
Home 93%
Guests 7%
Result
Home 76.7%
Guests 23.3%
Face-to-face meetings (recent)
CSKA Sofia - Botev Plovdiv November 22, 18:00, First League 2 : 1
CSKA Sofia - Botev Plovdiv July 19, 22:00, First League 1 : 1
CSKA Sofia - Botev Plovdiv May 26, 20:45, First League 4 : 0
CSKA Sofia - Botev Plovdiv May 9, 20:15, First League 3 : 0
CSKA Sofia - Botev Plovdiv February 22, 16:00, First League 3 : 0
CSKA Sofia - Botev Plovdiv August 30, 21:30, First League 0 : 1
CSKA Sofia - Botev Plovdiv May 1, 18:45, Cup 0 : 2

Prediction and Historical Statistics

First League Bulgaria · 2026
Prediction

Winner: CSKA Sofia (Win or draw)

Home: 45% Draw: 45% Away: 10%

Advice: Combo Double chance : CSKA Sofia or draw and -2.5 goals

Under/Over: -2.5

Double Chance: Win or Draw

Goals: Away -1.5

W Win D Draw L Loss
CSKA Sofia
CSKA Sofia

Form: D

Matches: 1 played (W: 0, D: 1, L: 0)

Goals: 0.0 avg scored / 0.0 avg conceded

Clean sheets: 1

Failed to score: 1

Botev Plovdiv
Botev Plovdiv

Form: D

Matches: 1 played (W: 0, D: 1, L: 0)

Goals: 1.0 avg scored / 1.0 avg conceded

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Analytics

Basic forecast
CSKA Sofia to win or draw (1X) with a focus on under 2.5 goals as the market pick.
The venue is Vasil Levski National Stadium, which often supports tighter contests.
Both sides may prioritize midfield control, limiting open space and goalmouth chances.
A clean sheet or low-scoring affair supports the 1X and under 2.5 goals combination.
Total forecast
Under 2.5 goals is favored based on the potential defensive setup and neutral pace.
BTTS is less likely given possible compact formations and risk factors in open play.
If aiming for a concrete total, target 2 goals as the likely final tally range.
Monitor early momentum; if a goal happens early, consider hedging with live overs to reassess.
CSKA Sofia
CSKA Sofia
CSKA Sofia typically deploys organized defense and possession-based buildup.
Strength lies in structured midfield control and set-piece potential.
Weaknesses may include vulnerability to rapid counterattacks if pressing high.
This matchup could suit CSKA to control tempo and create scoring chances without excessive risk.
Botev Plovdiv
Botev Plovdiv
Botev Plovdiv often adopts a compact defensive shape and efficient counterattacks.
Strength lies in discipline and discipline in defensive transitions.
Weaknesses may include limited goal-scoring depth against stronger sides.
The matchup fit suggests Plovdiv will seek to disrupt CSKA Sofia, aiming for compact performance and opportunistic counters.

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Match Stats / H2H / Form

Lineups for the match
CSKA Sofia
CSKA Sofia
Starting line-up
No29 D. Naumov Goalkeeper
No20 T. Awany Defender
No87 S. Petrov Defender
No82 V. Mendes Defender
No27 B. Hein Defender
No10 A. Chandarov Midfielder
No14 Carlos Algarra Midfielder
No66 C. Meotti Midfielder
No7 N. Iliev Midfielder
No90 S. Kalu Midfielder
No9 C. Okoh Forward
Substitutes
No1 H. Slavkov Goalkeeper
No15 B. Kostov Defender
No6 I. Videv Defender
No4 N. Soldo Defender
No17 G. Milanov Midfielder
No77 Lucas Araújo Midfielder
No45 Edson Silva Midfielder
No23 D. Tonev Midfielder
No16 V. Vidolov Midfielder
No19 Mauro Rodrigues Midfielder
No30 Franklin Mascote Forward

Coach: Stanislav Genchev

Botev Plovdiv
Botev Plovdiv
Starting line-up
No21 F. Lapoukhov Goalkeeper
No3 Tamimou Ouorou Defender
No32 Facundo Santiago Rodríguez Defender
No14 T. Ivanov Defender
No19 Andrey Yordanov Defender
No7 M. Ebong Midfielder
No6 Bruno Jordão Midfielder
No30 P. Panayotov Midfielder
No11 M. Brahimi Midfielder
No10 J. Zwarts Forward
No38 Léo Pereira Midfielder
Substitutes
No25 D. Evtimov Goalkeeper
No2 Pastor Defender
No17 Á. Martino Defender
No5 J. Gbamin Defender
No15 A. Tunchev Defender
No8 S. Sensi Midfielder
No34 V. Kaymakanov Midfielder
No94 I. Solet Bomawoko Midfielder
No99 J. Eto'o Midfielder
No9 S. Godoy Forward
No28 I. Pittas Forward

Coach: Hristo Yanev

Events of the CSKA Sofia - Botev Plovdiv match
CSKA Sofia
CSKA Sofia
Botev Plovdiv
Botev Plovdiv
Желтая карточка
М. Брахими
19'
Substitution 1
Тамимоу Оуороу (assist: Пастор)
31'
38'
Гол
Карлос Алгарра
Гол
Дж. Звартс
41'
Substitution 2
П. Панаиотов (assist: С. Сенси)
46'
Substitution 3
М. Брахими (assist: И. Питтас)
46'
Substitution 4
А. Йорданов (assist: Á. Мартино)
62'
62'
Substitution 1
К. Окох (assist: Франклин Маскоте)
62'
Substitution 2
Н. Илиев (assist: Г. Миланов)
62'
Substitution 3
К. Меотти (assist: Мауро Родригуес)
63'
Желтая карточка
Карлос Алгарра
69'
Желтая карточка
Т. Авани
73'
Substitution 4
Т. Авани (assist: Н. Солдо)
Substitution 5
Бруно Джордãо (assist: Дж. Гбамин)
73'
77'
Желтая карточка
С. Калу
Желтая карточка
Дж. Звартс
84'
84'
Substitution 5
С. Калу (assist: Лукас Араúджо)
Гол
Дж. Звартс (assist: И. Питтас)
89'
Гол
И. Питтас (assist: Ф. Лапоукхов)
90+1'
90+3'
Гол
А. Чандаров (assist: Г. Миланов)

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