CSKA Sofia vs Slavia Sofia: match statistics
CSKA Sofia are in significantly better form, having won four of their last five matches, while Slavia Sofia have lost three of their last five games. The hosts boast an impressive home record with 60% wins and just 10% losses, and their xG advantage (2.24 vs 0.95) indicates clear offensive dominance coupled with solid defense. Slavia Sofia have poor away results, losing half of their away matches and scoring an average of just 0.9 goals per game. CSKA Sofia average 59% possession at home and score almost twice as many goals as they concede (1.9 vs 0.8), which gives them a +11 goal difference in home matches. The disparity in quality, form, and xG statistics strongly favors the hosts, who should confidently win this encounter.
CSKA Sofia vs Slavia Sofia: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
CSKA Sofia played against Slavia Sofia in First League (Bulgaria). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
CSKA Sofia has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Slavia Sofia has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
CSKA Sofia scores 1.52 goals per game and allows 0.81. Slavia Sofia scores 1.14 and allows 1.19. Games in this league average 2.36 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of CSKA Sofia's games and 52% of Slavia Sofia's. The Over 2.5 rates are 38% and 43%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
CSKA Sofia has the higher season xG average, 2.00 to 1.47 per game. CSKA Sofia takes 16.5 shots per game, while Slavia Sofia takes 12.0.
First-half and second-half trends
CSKA Sofia leads at halftime in 43% of its games and scores 0.81 goals per game after halftime. Slavia Sofia leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.52 after halftime.
When the teams score
CSKA Sofia's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). For Slavia Sofia, it is minutes 16-30 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
First League games average 2.36 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 46% 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 4.00 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 are in significantly better form, having won four of their last five matches, while Slavia Sofia have lost three of their last five games. The hosts boast an impressive home record with 60% wins and just 10% losses, and their xG advantage (2.24 vs 0.95) indicates clear offensive dominance coupled with solid defense. Slavia Sofia have poor away results, losing half of their away matches and scoring an average of just 0.9 goals per game. CSKA Sofia average 59% possession at home and score almost twice as many goals as they concede (1.9 vs 0.8), which gives them a +11 goal difference in home matches. The disparity in quality, form, and xG statistics strongly favors the hosts, who should confidently win this encounter.
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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 | Slavia Sofia | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 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 Sofia is 71% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - CSKA Sofia · 1.4 pts / game - Slavia Sofia
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 33% better for: goals scored per game.
1.52 goals / game - CSKA Sofia · 1.14 goals / game - Slavia Sofia
CSKA Sofia is 47% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.81 goals / game - CSKA Sofia · 1.19 goals / game - Slavia Sofia
CSKA Sofia scores in 71% of games (15 of 21 meczów), while Slavia Sofia keeps a clean sheet in 33% (7 of 21 meczów).
Slavia Sofia scores in 76% of games (16 of 21 meczów), while CSKA Sofia keeps a clean sheet in 29% (6 of 21 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 - Slavia Sofia
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 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / game - CSKA Sofia · 1.33 pts / game - Slavia Sofia
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CSKA Sofia - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Slavia Sofia - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 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 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| 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 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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
Slavia Sofia
* 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 | Slavia Sofia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.33 | 2.36 | • 2.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 52% | 47% | ▲ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 46% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 29% | 33% | • 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 67% | • 67% |
| 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.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
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 Slavia Sofia. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of CSKA Sofia vs Slavia Sofia?
The First League match finished CSKA Sofia 1:0 Slavia 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 Sofia vs Slavia Sofia?
CSKA Sofia score 1.52 goals per game on average and Slavia Sofia 1.14. The First League average is 2.36 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 52% of CSKA Sofia's matches and 52% of Slavia Sofia's.
What form are CSKA Sofia and Slavia Sofia in?
Over the last 5 games CSKA Sofia have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Slavia Sofia 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CSKA Sofia vs Slavia Sofia?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.