CSKA Sofia
CSKA are unbeaten in their last 4 league games, winning 3 consecutively before the 1-1 derby draw, but suffered a 3-0 loss to Ludogorets in March.
Levski Sofia
Levski have won 4 of their last 5 competitive games.
Head-to-Head
- Levski have won 85 of the 221 all-time ‘Eternal Derbies’ with CSKA claiming 75 victories and the remaining 61 matches drawn, making the contest between the Bulgarian capital’s two biggest clubs one of the most intense derbies in Europe.
- The most recent meeting finished 1-1 on 13 April 2026.
Key Players
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Everton Bala is the club's leading scorer and has been leading the way for Levski, scoring and creating chances consistently from the left wing.
- Mustapha Sangaré
- Armstrong Oko-Flex
- Asen Mitkov
- Hristo Yanev has impressed with his ability to organise his side into a compact unit, allowing them to press in selected areas of the pitch and get on the front foot quickly when they win the ball.
Betting Insights
- Levski are very much the bookmakers’ favorite here at 3.14, with CSKA Sofia just 2.32 underdogs in what is perhaps an overly generous price for a team that are 14 points behind the league leaders in fourth place.
- Under 2.5 goals will be a popular alternative bet to the moneyline markets at 1.6 and is our preferred play given the recent history of this derby and the tactical matchup on paper.
Prediction
Levski’s superior form and fresher legs this time of year may prove the difference in the derby, but CSKA’s grittiness and the unpredictability of the fixture means the hosts shouldn’t be ruled out.
