CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa: match statistics
CSKA Sofia is in significantly better form, earning 12 points in the last 5 matches (4 wins), whereas Botev Vratsa has secured only 3 points (3 draws, 2 losses). The hosts boast an impressive home record with a 64% win rate and an average of 1.82 goals per game, while their xG advantage (2.26 vs 0.94) confirms offensive dominance. Botev Vratsa struggles on the road—only 27% wins, failing to score in 45% of matches, and holding a negative goal difference (-4). CSKA Sofia controls an average of 59% possession at home and possesses a superior conversion rate (10% vs 9%). The disparity in quality, form, and scoring efficiency decisively favors the hosts.
CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
CSKA Sofia played against Botev Vratsa in First League (Bulgaria). The game was played on March 4, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
CSKA Sofia has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Botev Vratsa has 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
CSKA Sofia scores 1.43 goals per game and allows 0.83. Botev Vratsa scores 0.70 and allows 0.83. Games in this league average 2.33 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of CSKA Sofia's games and 26% of Botev Vratsa's. The Over 2.5 rates are 35% and 22%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
CSKA Sofia has the higher season xG average, 2.05 to 1.26 per game. CSKA Sofia takes 16.7 shots per game, while Botev Vratsa takes 9.5.
First-half and second-half trends
CSKA Sofia leads at halftime in 39% of its games and scores 0.78 goals per game after halftime. Botev Vratsa leads at halftime in 13% and scores 0.43 after halftime.
When the teams score
CSKA Sofia's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). For Botev Vratsa, it is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
First League games average 2.33 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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 Sofia is in significantly better form, earning 12 points in the last 5 matches (4 wins), whereas Botev Vratsa has secured only 3 points (3 draws, 2 losses). The hosts boast an impressive home record with a 64% win rate and an average of 1.82 goals per game, while their xG advantage (2.26 vs 0.94) confirms offensive dominance. Botev Vratsa struggles on the road—only 27% wins, failing to score in 45% of matches, and holding a negative goal difference (-4). CSKA Sofia controls an average of 59% possession at home and possesses a superior conversion rate (10% vs 9%). The disparity in quality, form, and scoring efficiency decisively favors the hosts.
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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 Sofia | Botev Vratsa | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.21 |
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 Sofia is 125% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - CSKA Sofia · 0.8 pts / game - Botev Vratsa
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 Sofia is 104% better for: goals scored per game.
1.43 goals / game - CSKA Sofia · 0.7 goals / game - Botev Vratsa
CSKA Sofia scores in 70% of games (16 of 23 meczów), while Botev Vratsa keeps a clean sheet in 52% (12 of 23 meczów).
Botev Vratsa scores in 48% of games (11 of 23 meczów), while CSKA Sofia keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 of 23 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 Sofia
Over / Under - Botev Vratsa
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 Sofia is 38% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.61 pts / game - CSKA Sofia · 1.17 pts / game - Botev Vratsa
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CSKA Sofia - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 48%. 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 Vratsa - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 26%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
* 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 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). 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 Sofia
Botev Vratsa
* 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 Sofia | Liga | Botev Vratsa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.26 | 2.33 | ▼ 1.52 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 48% | 46% | ▼ 26% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 35% | 44% | ▼ 22% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 30% | 34% | ▲ 52% |
| Goal before half-time | • 65% | 64% | ▼ 26% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 78% | 70% | ▼ 61% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Record from CSKA Sofia's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Botev Vratsa. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa?
The First League match finished CSKA Sofia 1:0 Botev Vratsa. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa?
CSKA Sofia score 1.43 goals per game on average and Botev Vratsa 0.70. The First League average is 2.33 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 48% of CSKA Sofia's matches and 26% of Botev Vratsa's.
What form are CSKA Sofia and Botev Vratsa in?
Over the last 5 games CSKA Sofia have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Botev Vratsa 0-4-1 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa?
The statistical background for CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa — 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.