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CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Bulgaria Bulgaria

efbet League Bistritsa Stadium, Sofia
Fri, Oct 23, 2026
VS
04:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

CSKA 1948 Sofia host Botev Plovdiv in the efbet League. Little to choose between these two on current form. Recent numbers: CSKA 1948 Sofia at 1.57 goals for, 0.93 against; Botev Plovdiv at 1.97 for, 1.03 against. Head-to-head, CSKA 1948 Sofia have won 2 to Botev Plovdiv's 1, with 2 draws. They last met on Mar 8, 2026, ending 0:0. xG projections (1.50 - 1.25) back CSKA 1948 Sofia to edge this. The model's pick is Away (2) to win or Over 2.5 goals.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

43%
CSKA 1948 Sofia
15%
Draws
42%
Botev Plovdiv
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: CSKA 1948 Sofia

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

42% / Low Confidence
  • CSKA 1948 Sofia have managed 1.57 goals a game lately — Botev Plovdiv are scoring more at 1.97.
  • 42% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • Regular efbet League form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 68.6%
CSKA 1948 Sofia Clean Sheet 19%
Botev Plovdiv Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric CSKA 1948 Sofia Botev Plovdiv
Matches Played 30 29
Wins 17 17
Draws 6 2
Losses 7 10
Goals Scored 1.57 1.97
Goals Conceded 0.93 1.03
Expected Goals (xG) 1.50 1.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 8, 2026 efbet League
CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv
0:0
Sep 25, 2025 efbet League
Botev Plovdiv vs CSKA 1948 Sofia
1:2
Mar 16, 2025 efbet League
Botev Plovdiv vs CSKA 1948 Sofia
0:5
Sep 29, 2024 efbet League
CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv
0:1
Jun 28, 2024 Club Friendly
CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv
0:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

CSKA 1948 Sofia 36 / 100
Botev Plovdiv 20 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
CSKA 1948 Sofia Botev Plovdiv

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Botev Plovdiv Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: CSKA 1948 Sofia scored in 73% of their last 30 outings.

Historical meetings average 1.80 goals per match.

CSKA 1948 Sofia has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Defensive concern: Botev Plovdiv conceded in 55% of 29 recent games.

Scoring Trends

CSKA 1948 Sofia VS Botev Plovdiv
1.75 Goals Scored 1.5
1 Goals Conceded 1.25
75% Over 1.5 75%
63% Over 2.5 50%
25% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

CSKA 1948 Sofia

(Home)
18 Sept
Slavia Sofia
1 : 2
CSKA 1948 Sofia
12 Sept
CSKA 1948 Sofia
2 : 1
Dunav Ruse
05 Sept
Levski Sofia
1 : 0
CSKA 1948 Sofia
28 Aug
CSKA 1948 Sofia
2 : 0
Lok. Plovdiv
23 Aug
Septemvri Sofia
1 : 0
CSKA 1948 Sofia
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Botev Plovdiv

(Away)
19 Sept
Septemvri Sofia
0 : 3
Botev Plovdiv
13 Sept
Botev Plovdiv
2 : 0
Lok. Plovdiv
04 Sept
Arda
2 : 3
Botev Plovdiv
30 Aug
Botev Plovdiv
1 : 3
Levski Sofia
24 Aug
Botev Vratsa
1 : 0
Botev Plovdiv
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Levski Sofia 9 8 1 0 21:4 25
2 CSKA Sofia 10 7 3 0 24:7 24
3 Ludogorets 9 7 2 0 16:7 23
4 CSKA 1948 Sofia 10 7 1 2 19:10 22
5 Arda 10 5 2 3 15:12 17
6 Botev Plovdiv 10 5 1 4 16:14 16
7 Slavia Sofia 10 2 5 3 9:8 11
8 Spartak Varna 10 2 4 4 10:15 10
9 Botev Vratsa 10 2 3 5 9:19 9
10 Septemvri Sofia 10 2 2 6 8:18 8
11 Lok. Sofia 10 1 4 5 11:18 7
12 Lok. Plovdiv 10 2 1 7 5:13 7
13 Cherno More 10 1 3 6 11:20 6
14 Dunav Ruse 10 1 2 7 10:19 5
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