PFC CSKA Sofia
- Two teams in good form will meet on Saturday when PFC CSKA Sofia face PFC Botev Plovdiv 1912 in a fixture where our PFC CSKA Sofia vs PFC Botev Plovdiv 1912 betting tips suggest more than just local bragging rights are at stake.
- They are unbeaten in their last five with four wins and one draw.
- CSKA Sofia’s in-form striker Ioannis Pittas has scored 3 of the team’s 10 goals in their last 5 matches, and his team are clearly the team with the creative spark right now.
- Hristo Yanev, who took over as head coach on 24th September 2025, has made the most of the quality he has at his disposal and the hosts look like good value for a win at 1.35.
PFC Botev Plovdiv 1912
- Botev are 9th in the league and trail their hosts by five points, so this PFC CSKA Sofia vs PFC Botev Plovdiv 1912 prediction suggests there is a bit more of a battle at the bottom of the standings than it appears to be when these two go head-to-head on Saturday.
- Botev have won their last two and two of their last three on the road.
- Botev’s new boss Dimitar Dimitrov has made his mark after coming in on 20th October 2025, getting the players to stick to their roles and play in a compact and disciplined shape that can transition quickly, play on the wings and create a few chances from set-pieces.
- Armstrong Oko-Flex has responded to the new coaching staff by taking on more responsibility and scoring two of their last six goals.
Head-to-Head
CSKA have won 2 of the last 3 meetings, but the PFC CSKA Sofia vs PFC Botev Plovdiv 1912 betting tips highlight Botev's mixed form, which is trending upward of late.
Key Players
- Ioannis Pittas
- CSKA Sofia’s in-form striker Ioannis Pittas has scored 3 of the team’s 10 goals in their last 5 matches, and his team are clearly the team with the creative spark right now.
- Armstrong Oko-Flex
- Armstrong Oko-Flex has responded to the new coaching staff by taking on more responsibility and scoring two of their last six goals.
- Dimitar Dimitrov
- Botev’s new boss Dimitar Dimitrov has made his mark after coming in on 20th October 2025, getting the players to stick to their roles and play in a compact and disciplined shape that can transition quickly, play on the wings and create a few chances from set-pieces.
- Hristo Yanev
- Hristo Yanev, who took over as head coach on 24th September 2025, has made the most of the quality he has at his disposal and the hosts look like good value for a win at 1.35.
Betting Insights
- CSKA are the favourites to win this game at 1.35, but the latest PFC CSKA Sofia vs PFC Botev Plovdiv 1912 betting tips indicate it is not an impossible challenge for the 8.0 outsiders to pull an upset or for the 4.7 draw to be landed either.
- Both Teams To Score is priced at 1.83 here and could be a good bet for those looking to oppose the heavy odds on the hosts.
Prediction
- CSKA’s recent 5-1 home win against Beroe and 1-0 away victory against Levski Sofia show their versatility, but we’re taking them to take the three points at home where they have scored 1.71 goals per game on average.
- Botev have hit 15 goals on their travels, so there’s a good chance that both teams will score in this game - although CSKA’s superior form and home advantage should see them win.
