CSKA 1948
- Sasho Aleksandrov has made his mark on CSKA 1948 in short order since taking over as head coach on 7th May 2026.
- His preferred high pressing system and vertical style of play have been sharp, even in the 2-1 extra-time defeat away to Panathinaikos in UEFA Conference League qualification 2026.
- Their form reads 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss across all current competitions, which has taken them to 3rd in the standings with 13 points from 5 games, 10 clear of Friday's visitors, who currently sit in 12th with just 3 points from 5.
- CSKA 1948 have owned this fixture in recent times, winning the last 5 encounters including the most recent away game in the league last season, which ended in a 5-0 victory.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
- Черно-белите have been particularly poor on the road in the new season, losing all 3 of their Parva Liga 2026/2027 away matches and failing to score a single goal.
- Dušan Kosić has overseen a compact, high-energy style since taking over on 19 December 2024, but the visitors have looked toothless in recent weeks, losing 3 in a row, including a 2-0 defeat away to Levski Sofia and a 2-1 home loss to Dunav Ruse last time out.
Head-to-Head
- CSKA 1948 won the last 5 meetings, including a 5-0 win away from home in the Parva Liga 2025/2026.
- CSKA 1948 are unbeaten in 3 home matches in Parva Liga 2026/2027 and have conceded just 3 goals across those 3 fixtures.
Betting Insights
FC CSKA 1948 are the clear favorites at 1.76 , while Lokomotiv are priced at 4.32 and the draw at 3.5 .
Prediction
A CSKA win to nil looks like the best bet here, with the home team having looked dominant in this contest in the recent past.
