Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA Sofia: match statistics
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Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA Sofia: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Lokomotiv Plovdiv plays CSKA Sofia in First League (Bulgaria). The game is scheduled for September 20, 2026.
Recent form
Lokomotiv Plovdiv has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. CSKA Sofia has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Lokomotiv Plovdiv scores 0.44 goals per game and allows 1.33. CSKA Sofia scores 2.56 and allows 0.67. Games in this league average 2.68 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 22% of Lokomotiv Plovdiv's games and 56% of CSKA Sofia's. The Over 2.5 rates are 22% and 67%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
CSKA Sofia has the higher season xG average, 2.24 to 1.14 per game. Lokomotiv Plovdiv takes 7.9 shots per game, while CSKA Sofia takes 16.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Lokomotiv Plovdiv leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.11 goals per game after halftime. CSKA Sofia leads at halftime in 44% and scores 1.44 after halftime.
When the teams score
Lokomotiv Plovdiv's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). For CSKA Sofia, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
First League games average 2.68 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 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
| Lokomotiv Plovdiv | CSKA Sofia | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 48% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.15 | 0.33 |
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 333% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Lokomotiv Plovdiv · 2.6 pts / game - CSKA 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 482% better for: goals scored per game.
0.44 goals / game - Lokomotiv Plovdiv · 2.56 goals / game - CSKA Sofia
CSKA Sofia is 99% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.33 goals / game - Lokomotiv Plovdiv · 0.67 goals / game - CSKA Sofia
Lokomotiv Plovdiv scores in 33% of games (3 of 9 games), while CSKA Sofia keeps a clean sheet in 44% (4 of 9 games).
CSKA Sofia scores in 89% of games (8 of 9 games), while Lokomotiv Plovdiv keeps a clean sheet in 11% (1 of 9 games).
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 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 112% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.89 pts / game - Lokomotiv Plovdiv · 1.89 pts / game - CSKA Sofia
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Lokomotiv Plovdiv - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
CSKA Sofia - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 78%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 0% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +8 |
* 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 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
CSKA 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 Sofia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.78 | 2.68 | ▲ 3.22 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 22% | 56% | • 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 22% | 52% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 25% | ▲ 44% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 89% | 68% | ▲ 89% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 56% | 79% | • 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Lokomotiv Plovdiv's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against CSKA Sofia. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Lokomotiv Plovdiv and CSKA Sofia play?
Lokomotiv Plovdiv face CSKA Sofia on September 20, 2026 in First League. 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 Lokomotiv Plovdiv and CSKA Sofia?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Lokomotiv Plovdiv won 1, CSKA Sofia won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA Sofia?
Lokomotiv Plovdiv score 0.44 goals per game on average and CSKA Sofia 2.56. The First League average is 2.68 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 22% of Lokomotiv Plovdiv's matches and 56% of CSKA Sofia's.
What form are Lokomotiv Plovdiv and CSKA Sofia in?
Over the last 5 games Lokomotiv Plovdiv have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and CSKA Sofia 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA Sofia?
The statistical background for Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA Sofia — 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.