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Nesebar vs CSKA Sofia - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Bulgaria Bulgaria

Bulgarian Cup
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
VS
12:00 PM
Our Tip

AI Match Summary

The first leg ended 1-4. The second leg of this knockout tie follows. Recent head-to-head results give a strong hint here. Recent numbers: Nesebar at 2.79 goals for, 1.07 against; CSKA Sofia at 1.82 for, 1.11 against. Head-to-head, Nesebar have won 0 to CSKA Sofia's 3, with 0 draws. They last met on Sep 19, 2017, ending 1:4. xG projections (1.75 - 1.81) back CSKA Sofia to edge this. AI prediction: Away (2) Win — correct score tipped at 1-2.

Win Probability Meter

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

33%
Nesebar
30%
Draws
37%
CSKA Sofia
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: CSKA Sofia

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

37% / Low Confidence
  • Nesebar's 2.79 goals per match outpaces what CSKA Sofia have produced (1.82).
  • 37% — that's where the model lands on CSKA Sofia taking it.
  • Both sides arrive with similar form. In a knockout tie, that makes this genuinely unpredictable.
  • Historical meetings favor CSKA Sofia, who have won 2 of the last 3 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • CSKA Sofia have won 3 of the last 3 meetings between these two.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71%
Nesebar Clean Sheet 11%
CSKA Sofia Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Nesebar CSKA Sofia
Matches Played 29 28
Wins 18 18
Draws 6 4
Losses 5 6
Goals Scored 2.79 1.82
Goals Conceded 1.07 1.11
Expected Goals (xG) 1.75 1.81
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 19, 2017 Bulgarian Cup
Nesebar vs CSKA Sofia
1:4
Mar 12, 2005 efbet League
Nesebar vs CSKA Sofia
0:2
Aug 21, 2004 efbet League
CSKA Sofia vs Nesebar
5:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Nesebar 27 / 100
CSKA Sofia 38 / 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
Nesebar CSKA Sofia

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick CSKA Sofia 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: Nesebar scored in 83% of their last 29 outings.

Historical meetings average 4.00 goals per match.

Defensive concern: CSKA Sofia conceded in 64% of 28 recent games.

Solid form: Nesebar remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Nesebar VS CSKA Sofia
2.25 Goals Scored 2.38
1.25 Goals Conceded 1.25
88% Over 1.5 100%
50% Over 2.5 63%
38% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Nesebar

(Home)
04 Oct
Rodopa Smolyan
1 : 3
Nesebar
27 Sept
Vihren
2 : 0
Nesebar
20 Sept
Nesebar
4 : 3
Beroe
15 Sept
Gorna
1 : 1
Nesebar
06 Sept
Nesebar
2 : 1
Rilski Sportist
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CSKA Sofia

(Away)
20 Sept
Lok. Plovdiv
1 : 1
CSKA Sofia
16 Sept
Lok. Sofia
0 : 2
CSKA Sofia
12 Sept
CSKA Sofia
4 : 1
Arda
09 Sept
Levski Sofia
2 : 4
CSKA Sofia
05 Sept
Spartak Varna
1 : 1
CSKA Sofia
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/32-finals
Chernomorets Balchik 2
Etar 3
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Spartak Varna -
Natsional Sofia 1
Gorna 3
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Septemvri Sofia -
Spartak Plovdiv 1
Botev Ihtiman 0
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Arda -
Balkan Botevgrad 0
Fratria 3
TBD -
Botev Vratsa -
Neftochimic Burgas 2
Svoge 1
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CSKA 1948 Sofia -
Botev Novi Pazar 1
Vihren 4
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Lok. Sofia -
Benkovski 0
Akademik Svishtov 3
TBD -
Slavia Sofia -
Oborishte Panagyurishte 1
Yantra Gabrovo 3
TBD -
Lok. Plovdiv -
Zagorets 0
Rilski Sportist 4
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Dunav Ruse -
Minyor Pernik 1
Beroe 2
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Ludogorets -
Volov Shumen 0
Chernomorets 1919 2
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Botev Plovdiv -
Krumovgrad 1
Spartak Pleven 2
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Levski Sofia -
Chavdar Troyan 0
Marek 4
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Cherno More -
Rodopa Smolyan 1
Nesebar 3
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CSKA Sofia -
Lokomotiv Mezdra 2
Pirin Blagoevgrad 3
Yambol 1915 0
Hebar 5
Belasitsa Petrich 1
Dobrudzha 2
Bdin Vidin 0
Montana 2
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Arda -
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CSKA 1948 Sofia -
Vihren -
Lok. Sofia -
Akademik Svishtov -
Slavia Sofia -
Yantra Gabrovo -
Lok. Plovdiv -
Rilski Sportist -
Dunav Ruse -
Beroe -
Ludogorets -
Chernomorets 1919 -
Botev Plovdiv -
Spartak Pleven -
Levski Sofia -
Marek -
Cherno More -
Nesebar -
CSKA Sofia -
Pirin Blagoevgrad -
Hebar -
Dobrudzha -
Montana -
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