CSKA Sofia
- PFC CSKA Sofia are 4th in the Parva liga on 37 points from 21 games, but with the consistency of a Champions League club.
- In the home league, they have won six, drawn three and lost just one of ten, conceding just eight goals.
- CSKA are coming into Saturday’s game in good form, having won their last two on the spin and both of their last two at home.
- Against Arda Kardzhali, they took the victory by 3-1 at home and beat CSKA 1948 2-0 away last time out.
Slavia Sofia
- Slavia Sofia have failed to win their last two away games, losing their last two.
- They sit 7th on the Parva liga table on 28 points from 21 matches, nine fewer than CSKA.
- Slavia have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five in the Bulgarian top-flight.
- The two defeats came in their last back-to-back matches against Lokomotiv Plovdiv and Arda Kardzhali.
- Although Isaac Solet has been in good goalscoring form of late with two in Slavia’s last five, the club lacks a consistent attacking threat.
Head-to-Head
In the five previous head-to-head matches between these two in the league, CSKA have won once , Slavia twice and two have been draws.
Key Players
- Isaac Solet has been in good goalscoring form of late with two in Slavia’s last five.
- CSKA have the momentum and the quality to win this match with both of their full-backs providing attacking thrust on the wings in addition to their wide players.
Betting Insights
- CSKA are 1.35 favorites to take all three points on Saturday and Slavia 8.7 to cause an upset.
- Given CSKA’s current form, home advantage and attacking flair, we’ll go for the Under 2.5 goals option at 1.86.
- We’re backing the under in this matchup because of Slavia’s style of play and the fact that CSKA are unlikely to keep up the pace in such a game.
Prediction
- CSKA are the obvious favorites and it is difficult to see anything other than the home side taking all three points.
- Tip: CSKA to win; Under 2.5 goals at 1.86.
