CSKA Sofia
- CSKA Sofia averages 1.82 goals per game scored and 0.73 conceded at home in Parva liga 2025/2026.
- Hristo Yanev took charge of CSKA on 24th September 2025 after a successful spell with Vratsa and brings an interesting subplot to this fixture.
- CSKA have won three and lost two of their last five league games, so they’re in reasonable form.
- They sit fourth in the league with 40 points from 23 games, which is 12 more than Botev Vratsa, who are ninth.
Botev Vratsa
- Botev Vratsa averages 0.82 goals scored and 1.18 goals conceded per game on the road in Parva liga 2025/2026.
- Vratsa are on a five-match winless streak (D4, L1) and have failed to win any of their last two away games in Sofia.
- Botev have drawn three consecutive games, including back-to-back 0-0 draws, so they are definitely on a run of games.
Head-to-Head
The two sides have met five times, with CSKA winning three and drawing two , most recently a 1-1 result five months ago.
Key Players
- This will be a battle of possession against counter and CSKA will have to work hard to break down Vratsa’s defensive block, but their creative spark is usually Leo Pereira, who has two goals in the last six league games.
- Manager Todor Simov, who took over on 24th September 2024, has drilled his players in sitting deep, being disciplined in their defending and then looking to break out of their low block.
Betting Insights
- PFC CSKA Sofia are the heavy favorites to beat PFK Botev Vratsa in Wednesday’s Parva liga matchup and it is hard to dispute the 1.29 odds they have been assigned by the bookmakers.
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.86 looks a good alternative to the moneyline option given Vratsa’s counter-attacking approach and CSKA’s home stats.
Prediction
CSKA have won seven of their 11 home league matches, while Vratsa have only three wins from 11 on the road, so home form should be the main factor here.
