Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA 1948 Sofia: match statistics
CSKA 1948 Sofia presents a clear advantage in key away statistics. The visitors achieve a 55% win rate away against the hosts' 50% at home, and their average goals scored (1.27) exceeds Lokomotiv Plovdiv's achievements at their own stadium (1.00). CSKA boasts a better shot conversion rate (12% vs 10%) and higher average xG (1.46 vs 1.32), confirming greater offensive efficiency. Lokomotiv Plovdiv is in solid form with three draws and two victories in the last five matches; however, CSKA occupies a higher position in the table (3rd place vs 6th place) and has a better goal difference away (+4 vs +2 for the hosts). Possession at the level of 55% for the visitors and 45% clean sheets in away matches further support the scenario of a CSKA 1948 Sofia victory. Taking all statistical data into account, the visitors have a real chance to break the hosts' solid defense and secure three points.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA 1948 Sofia: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Lokomotiv Plovdiv played against CSKA 1948 Sofia in First League (Bulgaria). The game was played on March 5, 2026. Final score: 0:5.
Recent form
Lokomotiv Plovdiv has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. CSKA 1948 Sofia has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Lokomotiv Plovdiv scores 1.09 goals per game and allows 1.09. CSKA 1948 Sofia scores 1.52 and allows 1.09. Games in this league average 2.33 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Lokomotiv Plovdiv's games and 52% of CSKA 1948 Sofia's. The Over 2.5 rates are 35% and 52%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
CSKA 1948 Sofia has the higher season xG average, 1.49 to 1.33 per game. Lokomotiv Plovdiv takes 10.4 shots per game, while CSKA 1948 Sofia takes 11.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Lokomotiv Plovdiv leads at halftime in 43% of its games and scores 0.52 goals per game after halftime. CSKA 1948 Sofia leads at halftime in 48% and scores 0.74 after halftime.
When the teams score
Lokomotiv Plovdiv's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For CSKA 1948 Sofia, it is minutes 61-75 (10 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, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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 1948 Sofia presents a clear advantage in key away statistics. The visitors achieve a 55% win rate away against the hosts' 50% at home, and their average goals scored (1.27) exceeds Lokomotiv Plovdiv's achievements at their own stadium (1.00). CSKA boasts a better shot conversion rate (12% vs 10%) and higher average xG (1.46 vs 1.32), confirming greater offensive efficiency. Lokomotiv Plovdiv is in solid form with three draws and two victories in the last five matches; however, CSKA occupies a higher position in the table (3rd place vs 6th place) and has a better goal difference away (+4 vs +2 for the hosts). Possession at the level of 55% for the visitors and 45% clean sheets in away matches further support the scenario of a CSKA 1948 Sofia victory. Taking all statistical data into account, the visitors have a real chance to break the hosts' solid defense and secure three points.
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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
| Lokomotiv Plovdiv | CSKA 1948 Sofia | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 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 1948 Sofia is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Lokomotiv Plovdiv · 1.4 pts / game - CSKA 1948 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 1948 Sofia is 39% better for: goals scored per game.
1.09 goals / game - Lokomotiv Plovdiv · 1.52 goals / game - CSKA 1948 Sofia
Lokomotiv Plovdiv scores in 78% of games (18 of 23 meczów), while CSKA 1948 Sofia keeps a clean sheet in 35% (8 of 23 meczów).
CSKA 1948 Sofia scores in 78% of games (18 of 23 meczów), while Lokomotiv Plovdiv keeps a clean sheet in 35% (8 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 - Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Over / Under - CSKA 1948 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 1948 Sofia is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.7 pts / game - Lokomotiv Plovdiv · 1.78 pts / game - CSKA 1948 Sofia
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Lokomotiv Plovdiv - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 35%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
CSKA 1948 Sofia - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 57%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -3 |
* 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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
CSKA 1948 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
| Lokomotiv Plovdiv | Liga | CSKA 1948 Sofia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.17 | 2.33 | ▲ 2.61 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 52% | 46% | ▲ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 35% | 44% | ▲ 52% |
| Clean sheets | • 35% | 34% | • 35% |
| Goal before half-time | • 65% | 64% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 61% | 70% | ▲ 74% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Lokomotiv Plovdiv's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against CSKA 1948 Sofia. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA 1948 Sofia?
The First League match finished Lokomotiv Plovdiv 0:5 CSKA 1948 Sofia. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA 1948 Sofia?
Lokomotiv Plovdiv score 1.09 goals per game on average and CSKA 1948 Sofia 1.52. The First League average is 2.33 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Lokomotiv Plovdiv's matches and 52% of CSKA 1948 Sofia's.
What form are Lokomotiv Plovdiv and CSKA 1948 Sofia in?
Over the last 5 games Lokomotiv Plovdiv have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and CSKA 1948 Sofia 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA 1948 Sofia?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA 1948 Sofia: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.