Ludogorets
- PFC Ludogorets Razgrad are second in the Parva liga table with 56 points from 27 games, while third-place FC CSKA 1948 have 53 points from 27 matches.
- Ludogorets are on a run of four consecutive wins, including a 3-0 home win over CSKA Sofia and a 5-1 away thrashing of Spartak Varna.
- Coach Per-Mathias Hoegmo has brought a fresh philosophy to the club and the players are responding to the fast-paced, high-pressing style that he demands.
- Their attack is full of wingers and advanced midfielders who thrive in transition and it will be very hard for CSKA 1948 to contain them on Sunday.
- Ludogorets have won eight, drawn four and lost just one of their 13 home league games.
FC CSKA 1948
- FC CSKA 1948 have won four and drawn one of their last five league matches.
- Atanas Bornosuzov has not altered the compact structure and controlled, patient way of playing that has seen them on an impressive unbeaten run in the league.
Head-to-Head
The away side has yet to win at Ludogorets, but they have won all of their last three away league matches and have lost only thrice in 13 on the road this season.
Key Players
Mamadou Diallo is in blistering form for CSKA 1948, having scored three of their ten goals in the last five Parva liga matches and providing a target man, physical presence up front.
Betting Insights
- Ludogorets score an average of 1.92 goals per game at home in the Parva liga and concede an average of only 0.69, which is why their record at their stadium is so strong.
- CSKA 1948 have conceded an average of only 0.85 goals per away match in the Parva liga and, with both teams in top form and full of attacking quality, the game should be an end-to-end with Ludogorets’ tempo and pressure likely to break CSKA 1948’s defensive structure.
Prediction
Therefore, Ludogorets to win and both teams to score will be the main selection for this Parva liga clash, while the odds-on favorite for the home win will also be added as an insurance policy.
