CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv: match statistics
CSKA 1948 Sofia demonstrates solid home form with a 58% win rate at home and a favorable goal difference of +6 at their stadium. The hosts average 1.75 goals per home game, with a superior xG ratio (1.52 vs 1.23), highlighting their offensive edge. Botev Plovdiv struggles on the road with just a 33% win rate and 50% loss rate away, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per match. Recent form is similar for both sides (2 wins in the last 5 matches), yet CSKA's home advantage and domestic statistics tilt the scales in their favor. Higher ball possession (50% vs 47%) and better efficiency in home fixtures give the hosts a realistic chance of securing three points, although Botev's ability to score away goals could lead to a draw.
CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
CSKA 1948 Sofia played against Botev Plovdiv in First League (Bulgaria). The game was played on March 8, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
CSKA 1948 Sofia has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Botev Plovdiv has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
CSKA 1948 Sofia scores 1.67 goals per game and allows 1.04. Botev Plovdiv scores 1.21 and allows 1.38. Games in this league average 2.33 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of CSKA 1948 Sofia's games and 58% of Botev Plovdiv's. The Over 2.5 rates are 54% and 63%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
CSKA 1948 Sofia has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 1.47 per game. CSKA 1948 Sofia takes 11.4 shots per game, while Botev Plovdiv takes 11.5.
First-half and second-half trends
CSKA 1948 Sofia leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.83 goals per game after halftime. Botev Plovdiv leads at halftime in 13% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
CSKA 1948 Sofia's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (10 goals). For Botev Plovdiv, it is minutes 0-15 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
First League games average 2.33 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
CSKA 1948 Sofia demonstrates solid home form with a 58% win rate at home and a favorable goal difference of +6 at their stadium. The hosts average 1.75 goals per home game, with a superior xG ratio (1.52 vs 1.23), highlighting their offensive edge. Botev Plovdiv struggles on the road with just a 33% win rate and 50% loss rate away, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per match. Recent form is similar for both sides (2 wins in the last 5 matches), yet CSKA's home advantage and domestic statistics tilt the scales in their favor. Higher ball possession (50% vs 47%) and better efficiency in home fixtures give the hosts a realistic chance of securing three points, although Botev's ability to score away goals could lead to a draw.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| CSKA 1948 Sofia | Botev Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.28 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
CSKA 1948 Sofia is 13% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - CSKA 1948 Sofia · 1.6 pts / game - Botev Plovdiv
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
CSKA 1948 Sofia is 38% better for: goals scored per game.
1.67 goals / game - CSKA 1948 Sofia · 1.21 goals / game - Botev Plovdiv
CSKA 1948 Sofia is 33% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.04 goals / game - CSKA 1948 Sofia · 1.38 goals / game - Botev Plovdiv
CSKA 1948 Sofia scores in 79% of games (19 of 24 meczów), while Botev Plovdiv keeps a clean sheet in 21% (5 of 24 meczów).
Botev Plovdiv scores in 67% of games (16 of 24 meczów), while CSKA 1948 Sofia keeps a clean sheet in 38% (9 of 24 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - CSKA 1948 Sofia
Over / Under - Botev Plovdiv
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
CSKA 1948 Sofia is 91% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.83 pts / game - CSKA 1948 Sofia · 0.96 pts / game - Botev Plovdiv
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CSKA 1948 Sofia - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 58%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Botev Plovdiv - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
CSKA 1948 Sofia
Botev Plovdiv
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (First League).
Teams vs league
| CSKA 1948 Sofia | Liga | Botev Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.71 | 2.33 | ▲ 2.58 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 45% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 54% | 45% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 35% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 64% | • 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 75% | 71% | ▲ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from CSKA 1948 Sofia's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Botev Plovdiv. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?
The First League match finished CSKA 1948 Sofia 0:0 Botev Plovdiv. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?
CSKA 1948 Sofia score 1.67 goals per game on average and Botev Plovdiv 1.21. The First League average is 2.33 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 50% of CSKA 1948 Sofia's matches and 58% of Botev Plovdiv's.
What form are CSKA 1948 Sofia and Botev Plovdiv in?
Over the last 5 games CSKA 1948 Sofia have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Botev Plovdiv 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?
The statistical background for CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.