CSKA 1948 (home)
- CSKA 1948 sit third in the Parva liga with 43 points after 23 games, a very strong position in the Bulgarian top-flight.
- However, they have been struggling lately and have registered just two wins and three defeats in their last five league matches.
- FC CSKA 1948 are undeniably a stronger team at home, with seven wins, two draws and three losses in the league.
PFC Botev Plovdiv 1912 (away)
- PFC Botev Plovdiv 1912, on the other hand, are enjoying a very decent season in mid-table, positioned ninth after 24 games with 29 points.
- In these 12 away matches, Botev have conceded 18 goals, an average of 1.50 per game.
Head-to-Head
CSKA have won the last two head-to-head matches, most recently winning 2-1 in Plovdiv five months ago in Parva liga.
Key Players
- Atanas Bornosuzov’s CSKA 1948 side play a very aggressive and high-pressing game, one in which ball control and fast transitions are key.
- Botev, by contrast, play a slower-paced and possession-based game, in which they will look to build from the back and move the ball through the midfield to the wings.
- Lachezar Baltanov has done a good job at Botev since taking the job in February 2026, instilling a disciplined and structured way of playing.
Betting Insights
- CSKA 1948’s superior home record suggests home advantage is important here.
- Botev’s away defensive record (conceding 18 goals in 12 matches) indicates vulnerability on the road.
Prediction
Both teams will be keen to prove something with managerial changes at each club, but CSKA 1948 have been better at home, so I’m backing them to sneak it in a game where both sides get on the scoreboard .
