Football · Bulgaria First League · 27/07, 20:15

Prediction: CSKA Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv

Prediction summary
Expected goals
2.39Total
CSKA Sofia1.73
Botev Plovdiv0.66
1X2
63% 24% 13%
CSKA Sofia Draw Botev Plovdiv
Markets
Under 2.5 goals 54% Not both to score 52%
Most likely score
1-0
Recent form · 10 last
CSKA Sofia 5-2-3 (W-D-L)
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Botev Plovdiv 6-0-4 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
CSKA Sofia 4–1–1 Botev Plovdiv (6 last)
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · CSKA Sofia 1536 · Botev Plovdiv 1510
CSKA SofiaDrawBotev Plovdiv
Our model62%25%13%
Market63%24%13%
Estimated total (ours) 2.39 goals · Bet365 line 2.5

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
1st-half goalsUnder 1.5 · 62%model estimate

Match keys

  • H2H favours CSKA Sofia: 4-1-1.
  • High corners: 11.8 combined avg.
  • Cards-heavy: 6.2 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

CSKA SofiaBotev Plovdiv
Goals for / against (FT)1.4 / 1.42.1 / 0.9
Goals for / against (HT)0.5 / 0.40.7 / 0.3
Half-time result (W/D/L)40/30/30%50/30/20%
Corners (HT / FT)4.4 / 7.71.9 / 4.1
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)2.9 / 03.3 / 0

Head-to-head (H2H) · CSKA Sofia 411 Botev Plovdiv

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DateHomeScoreAway
22/11/25
Bulgaria First League
CSKA Sofia2-1
HT 0-1
Botev Plovdiv
19/07/25
Bulgaria First League
Botev Plovdiv1-1
HT 1-1
CSKA Sofia
26/05/25
Bulgaria First League
Botev Plovdiv0-4
HT 0-1
CSKA Sofia
09/05/25
Bulgaria First League
CSKA Sofia3-0
HT 2-0
Botev Plovdiv
22/02/25
Bulgaria First League
Botev Plovdiv0-3
HT 0-1
CSKA Sofia
30/08/24
Bulgaria First League
CSKA Sofia0-1
HT 0-0
Botev Plovdiv

Standings · Bulgaria First League

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 Levski Sofia 1100 213
2 Ludogorets Razgrad 1100 103
3 CSKA 1948 Sofia 1010 221
3 Spartak Varna 1010 221
5 Arda Kardzhali 1010 111
5 Septemvri Sofia 1010 111
5 Cherno More Varna 1010 111
5 Botev Vratsa 1010 111
9 CSKA Sofia 1010 001
9 Slavia Sofia 1010 001
11 Lokomotiv 1929 Sofia 0000 000
11 Botev Plovdiv 0000 000
13 Dunav Ruse 1001 120
14 Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1001 010

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

CSKA Sofia

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
20/07 Slavia Sofia
Bulgaria First League
0-0 0-0 114 D
16/07 Derry City
UEFA Europa League Qualifying
0-0 2-1 65 W
09/07 Derry City
UEFA Europa League Qualifying
2-1 3-2 61 W
03/07 Marek Dupnitsa
Club Friendly List
1-0 3-0 51 W
28/06 Odra Opole
Europe Friendlies
1-0 3-2 130 W
24/06 Polissya Zhytomyr
Europe Friendlies
0-1 0-4 82 L
20/06 NK Brinje Grosuplje
Club Friendly List
0-1 2-1 90 W
25/05 Ludogorets Razgrad
Bulgaria First League
0-0 0-1 53 L
20/05 Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Bulgaria Cup
1-0 1-1 128 D
16/05 Levski Sofia
Bulgaria First League
0-1 0-2 25 L

Botev Plovdiv

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
12/07 Beroe
Club Friendly List
1-0 4-0 W
04/07 Spartak Varna
Europe Friendlies
0-0 1-0 14 W
04/07 Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo
Club Friendly List
0-1 1-2 L
27/06 KF Ballkani
Europe Friendlies
1-0 2-0 20 W
26/06 Arda Kardzhali
Europe Friendlies
1-0 2-1 35 W
23/06 Spartak Pleven
Club Friendly List
2-0 4-0 80 W
25/05 Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Bulgaria First League
1-1 1-2 65 L
16/05 Cherno More Varna
Bulgaria First League
1-0 5-0 41 W
12/05 Arda Kardzhali
Bulgaria First League
0-0 1-2 65 L
09/05 Cherno More Varna
Bulgaria First League
0-1 0-2 36 L

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in CSKA Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?

According to our model, the most likely result is a CSKA Sofia win (63%). Probabilities: CSKA Sofia 63%, draw 24%, Botev Plovdiv 13%.

How many goals are expected in CSKA Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?

The model expects 2.39 goals (CSKA Sofia 1.73 · Botev Plovdiv 0.66), with a 54% chance of under 2.5 goals.

Will both teams score in CSKA Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?

The model gives a 52% chance that not both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 1-0.