CSKA Sofia vs Lokomotiv Sofia 1929: match statistics
CSKA Sofia is showing significantly better form, securing 12 points in their last 5 matches (4 wins), while Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 has managed only 4 points (1 win, 3 defeats). The hosts dominate at home with a 67% win rate and a positive goal difference of +13, while the visitors have only a 36% win rate away. CSKA also stands out with an advantage in possession (60% vs 45%) and a significantly higher xG rate (2.3 vs 1.34), indicating greater offensive efficiency. Lokomotiv has conceded as many as 12 goals in their last 5 matches, confirming the team's defensive issues. Considering all statistics, CSKA Sofia has a clear advantage and should win this match.
CSKA Sofia vs Lokomotiv Sofia 1929: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
CSKA Sofia played against Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 in First League (Bulgaria). The game was played on March 8, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
CSKA Sofia has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
CSKA Sofia scores 1.42 goals per game and allows 0.79. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 scores 1.30 and allows 1.22. Games in this league average 2.32 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 46% of CSKA Sofia's games and 57% of Lokomotiv Sofia 1929's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 48%, compared with league averages of 44% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
CSKA Sofia has the higher season xG average, 2.07 to 1.33 per game. CSKA Sofia takes 17.0 shots per game, while Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 takes 9.9.
First-half and second-half trends
CSKA Sofia leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.79 goals per game after halftime. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.78 after halftime.
When the teams score
CSKA Sofia's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). For Lokomotiv Sofia 1929, it is minutes 16-30 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
First League games average 2.32 goals. Both teams score in 44% 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 showing significantly better form, securing 12 points in their last 5 matches (4 wins), while Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 has managed only 4 points (1 win, 3 defeats). The hosts dominate at home with a 67% win rate and a positive goal difference of +13, while the visitors have only a 36% win rate away. CSKA also stands out with an advantage in possession (60% vs 45%) and a significantly higher xG rate (2.3 vs 1.34), indicating greater offensive efficiency. Lokomotiv has conceded as many as 12 goals in their last 5 matches, confirming the team's defensive issues. Considering all statistics, CSKA Sofia has a clear advantage and should win this match.
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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 | Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.34 |
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 71% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - CSKA Sofia · 1.4 pts / game - Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
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 9% better for: goals scored per game.
1.42 goals / game - CSKA Sofia · 1.3 goals / game - Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
CSKA Sofia is 54% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.79 goals / game - CSKA Sofia · 1.22 goals / game - Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
CSKA Sofia scores in 71% of games (17 of 24 meczów), while Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 keeps a clean sheet in 26% (6 of 23 meczów).
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 scores in 70% of games (16 of 23 meczów), while CSKA Sofia keeps a clean sheet in 33% (8 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 Sofia
Over / Under - Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
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 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.58 pts / game - CSKA Sofia · 1.35 pts / game - Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CSKA Sofia - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 50%. 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.
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 30%. 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 | 1.40 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 3.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 80% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -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 16-30 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
* 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 | Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.21 | 2.32 | ▲ 2.52 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 46% | 44% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 44% | ▲ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 33% | 35% | ▼ 26% |
| Goal before half-time | • 63% | 63% | ▲ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 70% | • 70% |
^ 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 Sofia's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Lokomotiv Sofia 1929. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of CSKA Sofia vs Lokomotiv Sofia 1929?
The First League match finished CSKA Sofia 2:0 Lokomotiv Sofia 1929. 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 Lokomotiv Sofia 1929?
CSKA Sofia score 1.42 goals per game on average and Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 1.30. The First League average is 2.32 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 46% of CSKA Sofia's matches and 57% of Lokomotiv Sofia 1929's.
What form are CSKA Sofia and Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 in?
Over the last 5 games CSKA Sofia have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CSKA Sofia vs Lokomotiv Sofia 1929?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for CSKA Sofia vs Lokomotiv Sofia 1929: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.