Bulgaria - First LeagueData current as of September 11, 2026

CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Levski Sofia: match statistics

CSKA 1948 Sofia crest
CSKA 1948 Sofia
1 : 3half-time 1:1
Levski Sofia crest
Levski Sofia
130%(3.45)
X25%(3.22)
245%(2.11)

Levski Sofia are clearly in superior form and display significantly better statistics this season, occupying the top spot in the table with an impressive record of 16 wins and only 3 defeats. The visitors stand out with a significant advantage in ball possession (65% vs 51%) and higher attacking efficiency, scoring an average of 1.9 goals per away match while conceding only 0.8. CSKA 1948 Sofia, despite a decent home record (64% wins), have averaged just 1.4 points per match over their last 5 games overall, indicating a dip in form. The difference in xG values (2.13 for Levski vs 1.61 for CSKA) and the visitors' higher offensive quality (49 goals this season vs 32) argue for the league leaders' success. Considering all statistical parameters, Levski Sofia have a realistic chance of securing all three points, although the hosts at their home ground could pose tough conditions, hence a not insignificant chance of a draw.

CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Levski Sofia: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

CSKA 1948 Sofia played against Levski Sofia in First League (Bulgaria). The game was played on February 22, 2026. Final score: 1:3.

Recent form

CSKA 1948 Sofia has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Levski Sofia has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.

Scoring records

CSKA 1948 Sofia scores 1.52 goals per game and allows 1.05. Levski Sofia scores 2.33 and allows 0.62. Games in this league average 2.34 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 52% of CSKA 1948 Sofia's games and 43% of Levski Sofia's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 67%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Levski Sofia has the higher season xG average, 2.20 to 1.51 per game. CSKA 1948 Sofia takes 11.7 shots per game, while Levski Sofia takes 17.6.

First-half and second-half trends

CSKA 1948 Sofia leads at halftime in 48% of its games and scores 0.81 goals per game after halftime. Levski Sofia leads at halftime in 52% and scores 1.43 after halftime.

When the teams score

CSKA 1948 Sofia's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (10 goals). For Levski Sofia, it is minutes 46-60 (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

First League games average 2.34 goals. Both teams score in 47% 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 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. 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

Levski Sofia are clearly in superior form and display significantly better statistics this season, occupying the top spot in the table with an impressive record of 16 wins and only 3 defeats. The visitors stand out with a significant advantage in ball possession (65% vs 51%) and higher attacking efficiency, scoring an average of 1.9 goals per away match while conceding only 0.8. CSKA 1948 Sofia, despite a decent home record (64% wins), have averaged just 1.4 points per match over their last 5 games overall, indicating a dip in form. The difference in xG values (2.13 for Levski vs 1.61 for CSKA) and the visitors' higher offensive quality (49 goals this season vs 32) argue for the league leaders' success. Considering all statistical parameters, Levski Sofia have a realistic chance of securing all three points, although the hosts at their home ground could pose tough conditions, hence a not insignificant chance of a draw.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

1 : 1
First half
0 : 2
Second half

Game stats

35Possession (%)65
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
4Shots14
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
2Shots on target7
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
0.6xG1.93
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
1Corners5
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
27Dangerous attacks77
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
14Fouls13
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
3Cards0
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
1.52Goals scored / game2.33
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
1.05Goals allowed / game0.62
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
53%Average possession65%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
4.48Shots on target / game7.05
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

11.71Shots per game17.62
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
4.48Shots on target7.05
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
13%Shot conversion13.2%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
53%Possession65%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
1.51xG for2.2
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
1.27xG against0.94
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia

Shooting quality

CSKA 1948 Sofia: Efficient finishingLevski Sofia: Dominant
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
Accuracy (shots on target)38%40%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.340.33

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Levski Sofia is 20% better for: last-5 form.

2 pts / game - CSKA 1948 Sofia · 2.4 pts / game - Levski Sofia

CSKA 1948 Sofia
WWDWL
Season result split
57% W19% D24% L
Season (W-D-L)
12-4-5
1.90 pts / game · goal difference +10
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
7-2-2
Last 5 at home
2-1-2
WLWDL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.38Opponent xG: 0.94BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%
Levski Sofia
WLWWW
Season result split
76% W10% D14% L
Season (W-D-L)
16-2-3
2.38 pts / game · goal difference +36
Last 5 (W-D-L)
4-0-1
2.40 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
7-1-2
Last 5 away
4-0-1
WWWLW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 3.2Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 2.40Opponent xG: 0.82BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 80%

Goalshow 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.

Levski Sofia is 53% better for: goals scored per game.

1.52 goals / game - CSKA 1948 Sofia · 2.33 goals / game - Levski Sofia

Levski Sofia is 69% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.05 goals / game - CSKA 1948 Sofia · 0.62 goals / game - Levski Sofia

CSKA 1948 Sofia scoring profile: strong

CSKA 1948 Sofia scores in 76% of games (16 of 21 meczów), while Levski Sofia keeps a clean sheet in 43% (9 of 21 meczów).

Levski Sofia scoring profile: strong

Levski Sofia scores in 76% of games (16 of 21 meczów), while CSKA 1948 Sofia keeps a clean sheet in 33% (7 of 21 meczów).

32Goals scored (season)49
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
22Goals conceded (season)13
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
2.57Average goals per game2.95
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
7Goals scored (last 5)16
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
4Goals conceded (last 5)4
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia

How often they score at least...

76%1 goal76%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
38%2 goals71%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
19%3 goals48%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
14%4 goals14%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia

How often they concede at least...

67%1 goal57%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
24%2 goals5%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
10%3 goals0%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
5%4 goals0%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia

* 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.

47%
League average

Goal patterns

19%BTTS at half-time0%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
5%BTTS in both halves0%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
33%Scored in both halves43%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia

BTTS and goal count

43%Min. 3 goals and BTTS43%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
10%Min. 3 goals without BTTS24%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
40%BTTS - last 540%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia

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.

1st half

76%Min. 1 goal before half-time71%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
29%Min. 2 goals before half-time33%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
10%Min. 3 goals before half-time5%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia

2nd half

76%Min. 1 goal after half-time81%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
33%Min. 2 goals after half-time57%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
14%Min. 3 goals after half-time24%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Levski Sofia is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.76 pts / game - CSKA 1948 Sofia · 1.86 pts / game - Levski Sofia

CSKA 1948 Sofia - half-time state
48% leading33% draw19% trailing
Levski Sofia - half-time state
52% leading29% draw19% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.76Points per game (1st half)1.86
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
0.71Goals scored (1st half)0.9
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
0.48Goals conceded (1st half)0.24
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
1.19Average goals (1st half)1.14
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
62%Clean sheet before half-time81%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
43%No goal before half-time48%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia

After half-time (2nd half)

1.48Points per game (2nd half)1.9
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
0.81Goals scored (2nd half)1.43
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
0.57Goals conceded (2nd half)0.38
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
1.38Average goals (2nd half)1.81
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
57%Clean sheet after half-time62%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
48%No goal after half-time33%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia

CSKA 1948 Sofia - second-half results

38% W33% D29% L
37
Half-time points
15
Half-time goals
+5
Goal difference (1st half)
31
Second-half points
+5
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.76
PPG before half-time
Lead holding119%

Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 57%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.1

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Levski Sofia - second-half results

52% W33% D14% L
39
Half-time points
19
Half-time goals
+14
Goal difference (1st half)
40
Second-half points
+22
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.86
PPG before half-time
Lead holding146%

Leads at halftime in 52% of games and wins 76%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.1

Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

CSKA 1948 Sofia - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.601.60
Goals scored / game0.60.8
Goals allowed / game0.40.4
Average goals per game1.01.2
1 goal80%60%
2 goals20%20%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet60%60%
No goal40%60%
Goal difference+1+2
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 3
Levski Sofia - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.002.20
Goals scored / game0.82.4
Goals allowed / game0.40.4
Average goals per game1.22.8
1 goal80%80%
2 goals40%80%
3 goals0%40%
Clean sheet80%60%
No goal40%20%
Goal difference+2+10
Half-time: 60% leading - 20% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 40% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 4

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

CSKA 1948 Sofia
ScoredConceded
3
2
0-15
5
0
16-30
7
8
31-45
4
3
46-60
10
3
61-75
3
6
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.

Levski Sofia
ScoredConceded
6
0
0-15
5
3
16-30
8
2
31-45
11
4
46-60
9
1
61-75
10
3
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (11 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.76
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.1 : 1.7
Estimated goal split
home : away
118%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
48%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+9%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
58%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
6%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 17 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

CSKA 1948 Sofia

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.24
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.23
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.01
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.22
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
120%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
98%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.10
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
9% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 9% come in the first quarter-hour.
9%

Levski Sofia

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+1.26
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.45
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-8.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.13
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.32
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
218%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
49%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.02
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.5
Late goals
20% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 12% come in the first quarter-hour.
20%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (First League).

Teams vs league

CSKA 1948 SofiaLigaLevski Sofia
Average goals per game 2.572.34 2.95
Both teams scored 52%47% 43%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 52%45% 67%
Clean sheets 33%34% 43%
Goal before half-time 76%66% 71%
Goal after half-time 76%70% 81%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.34
Average goals per game
47%
Both teams scored
45%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
34%
Clean sheets
1.27
Home goals / game
1.07
Away goals / game
+19%
Home attack advantage
+16%
Home defensive advantage
+10%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
66%
1 goal
27%
2 goals
8%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
70%
1 goal
37%
2 goals
15%
3 goals
5%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. CSKA 1948 SofiaYellow cardAdama Ardile Traoré
  2. CSKA 1948 SofiaGoalJosé MartínezAssist: Lasha Dvali
  3. CSKA 1948 SofiaYellow cardAdama Ardile Traoré
  4. CSKA 1948 SofiaSubstitutionOn: Andre HoffmannOff: Mamadou Diallo
  5. CSKA 1948 SofiaYellow cardAndre Hoffmann
  6. CSKA 1948 SofiaSubstitutionOn: Juan Miguel Carrión GallardoOff: Elias Corrêa Franco
  7. CSKA 1948 SofiaSubstitutionOn: Atanas IlievOff: Ognjen Gašević
  8. Levski SofiaSubstitutionOn: Carlos OheneOff: Francisco Everton Mota de Castro

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.

Radoslav GidzhenovMatches officiated: 15
6.33Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 240%Home wins40%Draws20%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from CSKA 1948 Sofia's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Levski Sofia. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.

PFC Levski Sofia
2 : 1
FK CSKA 1948 Sofia

FAQ

What was the result of CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Levski Sofia?

The First League match finished CSKA 1948 Sofia 1:3 Levski Sofia. 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 Levski Sofia?

CSKA 1948 Sofia score 1.52 goals per game on average and Levski Sofia 2.33. The First League average is 2.34 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 52% of CSKA 1948 Sofia's matches and 43% of Levski Sofia's.

What form are CSKA 1948 Sofia and Levski Sofia in?

Over the last 5 games CSKA 1948 Sofia have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Levski Sofia 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Levski Sofia?

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