CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa: match statistics
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CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
CSKA Sofia plays Botev Vratsa in First League (Bulgaria). The game is scheduled for August 16, 2026. Venue: Stadion Vasil Levski.
Recent form
CSKA Sofia has 3 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.50 points per game. Botev Vratsa has 0 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.25 points per game.
Scoring records
CSKA Sofia scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 0.75. Botev Vratsa scores 0.75 and allows 2.00. Games in this league average 2.64 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of CSKA Sofia's games and 75% of Botev Vratsa's. The Over 2.5 rates are 75% and 75%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
CSKA Sofia has the higher season xG average, 2.22 to 1.04 per game. CSKA Sofia takes 13.3 shots per game, while Botev Vratsa takes 5.8.
First-half and second-half trends
CSKA Sofia leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 1.25 goals per game after halftime. Botev Vratsa leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.75 after halftime.
When the teams score
CSKA Sofia's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). For Botev Vratsa, it is minutes 61-75 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
First League games average 2.64 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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) | 60% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.17 | 0.18 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.38 |
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 900% better for: last-5 form.
2.5 pts / game - CSKA Sofia · 0.25 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 167% better for: goals scored per game.
2 goals / game - CSKA Sofia · 0.75 goals / game - Botev Vratsa
CSKA Sofia is 167% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.75 goals / game - CSKA Sofia · 2 goals / game - Botev Vratsa
CSKA Sofia scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while Botev Vratsa keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 meczów).
Botev Vratsa scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while CSKA Sofia keeps a clean sheet in 50% (2 of 4 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 200% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / game - CSKA Sofia · 0.5 pts / game - Botev Vratsa
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CSKA Sofia - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 75%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Botev Vratsa - second-half results
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.50 | 2.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 75% |
| No goal | 25% | 25% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.50 | 1.25 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.3 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 75% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 25% |
| No goal | 100% | 25% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -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 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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 | ▲ 2.75 | 2.64 | ▲ 2.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 57% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 75% | 57% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 23% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | • 75% | 75% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 82% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from CSKA Sofia's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Botev Vratsa. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do CSKA Sofia and Botev Vratsa play?
CSKA Sofia face Botev Vratsa on August 16, 2026 in First League at Stadion Vasil Levski. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between CSKA Sofia and Botev Vratsa?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches CSKA Sofia won 1, Botev Vratsa won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa?
CSKA Sofia score 2.00 goals per game on average and Botev Vratsa 0.75. The First League average is 2.64 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 50% of CSKA Sofia's matches and 75% of Botev Vratsa's.
What form are CSKA Sofia and Botev Vratsa in?
Over the last 5 games CSKA Sofia have a 3-1-0 record (2.50 points per game) and Botev Vratsa 0-1-3 (0.25 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.