Bulgaria - First LeagueData current as of September 11, 2026

Septemvri Sofia vs CSKA Sofia: match statistics

Septemvri Sofia crest
Septemvri Sofia
2 : 0half-time 0:0
CSKA Sofia crest
CSKA Sofia
120%(11.80)
X25%(5.30)
255%(1.25)

CSKA Sofia presents significantly better form and statistics in this matchup. The visitors sit in 3rd place with 11 wins, while Septemvri Sofia occupies the 15th position with only 5 victories this season. Form over the last five matches clearly favors CSKA – 4 wins and 1 draw (2.6 points per match) compared to just 1 win for the hosts (0.8 points per match). Septemvri suffers a 60% loss rate at home and concedes an average of 1.8 goals per match, whereas CSKA shows solid away defense (0.82 goals conceded on average) and 36% clean sheets. Higher xG values (1.78 vs 1.19) and an advantage in possession (56% vs 50%) further confirm the visitors' superiority. Given the goal difference (-7 for the hosts, +4 for the visitors) and current disposition of both teams, a CSKA Sofia victory is the most likely scenario.

Septemvri Sofia vs CSKA Sofia: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Septemvri Sofia played against CSKA Sofia in First League (Bulgaria). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 2:0.

Recent form

Septemvri Sofia has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. CSKA Sofia has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.

Scoring records

Septemvri Sofia scores 0.95 goals per game and allows 2.10. CSKA Sofia scores 1.50 and allows 0.77. Games in this league average 2.32 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 52% of Septemvri Sofia's games and 50% of CSKA Sofia's. The Over 2.5 rates are 62% and 36%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

CSKA Sofia has the higher season xG average, 2.02 to 1.15 per game. Septemvri Sofia takes 9.1 shots per game, while CSKA Sofia takes 16.5.

First-half and second-half trends

Septemvri Sofia leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.48 goals per game after halftime. CSKA Sofia leads at halftime in 41% and scores 0.82 after halftime.

When the teams score

Septemvri Sofia's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). For CSKA Sofia, it is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

First League games average 2.32 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 45% 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 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 presents significantly better form and statistics in this matchup. The visitors sit in 3rd place with 11 wins, while Septemvri Sofia occupies the 15th position with only 5 victories this season. Form over the last five matches clearly favors CSKA – 4 wins and 1 draw (2.6 points per match) compared to just 1 win for the hosts (0.8 points per match). Septemvri suffers a 60% loss rate at home and concedes an average of 1.8 goals per match, whereas CSKA shows solid away defense (0.82 goals conceded on average) and 36% clean sheets. Higher xG values (1.78 vs 1.19) and an advantage in possession (56% vs 50%) further confirm the visitors' superiority. Given the goal difference (-7 for the hosts, +4 for the visitors) and current disposition of both teams, a CSKA Sofia victory is the most likely scenario.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

0 : 0
First half
2 : 0
Second half

Game stats

32Possession (%)68
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
10Shots21
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
4Shots on target5
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
1.39xG2.55
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
2Corners4
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
65Dangerous attacks122
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
12Fouls12
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
1Cards2
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
0.95Goals scored / game1.5
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
2.1Goals allowed / game0.77
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
50%Average possession57%
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
2.9Shots on target / game5.32
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

9.1Shots per game16.5
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
2.9Shots on target5.32
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
10.5%Shot conversion9.1%
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
50%Possession57%
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
1.15xG for2.02
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
1.81xG against1.11
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia

Shooting quality

Septemvri Sofia: BalancedCSKA Sofia: Dominant
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
Accuracy (shots on target)32%32%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.330.28

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

CSKA Sofia is 200% better for: last-5 form.

0.8 pts / game - Septemvri Sofia · 2.4 pts / game - CSKA Sofia

Septemvri Sofia
LLDLW
Season result split
24% W14% D62% L
Season (W-D-L)
5-3-13
0.86 pts / game · goal difference -24
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-1-3
0.80 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
3-1-6
Last 5 at home
1-1-3
DLLLW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.4Goals conceded: 2.8xG: 1.07Opponent xG: 1.75BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 60%
CSKA Sofia
WLWWW
Season result split
50% W32% D18% L
Season (W-D-L)
11-7-4
1.82 pts / game · goal difference +16
Last 5 (W-D-L)
4-0-1
2.40 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
4-4-3
Last 5 away
4-0-1
WWWLW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.6Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.92Opponent xG: 1.14BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%

Goalshow 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 58% better for: goals scored per game.

0.95 goals / game - Septemvri Sofia · 1.5 goals / game - CSKA Sofia

CSKA Sofia is 173% better for: goals allowed per game.

2.1 goals / game - Septemvri Sofia · 0.77 goals / game - CSKA Sofia

Septemvri Sofia scoring profile: strong

Septemvri Sofia scores in 67% of games (14 of 21 meczów), while CSKA Sofia keeps a clean sheet in 32% (7 of 22 meczów).

CSKA Sofia scoring profile: very strong

CSKA Sofia scores in 73% of games (16 of 22 meczów), while Septemvri Sofia keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 of 21 meczów).

20Goals scored (season)33
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
44Goals conceded (season)17
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
3.05Average goals per game2.27
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
2Goals scored (last 5)8
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
14Goals conceded (last 5)4
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia

How often they score at least...

67%1 goal73%
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
19%2 goals41%
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
5%3 goals23%
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
5%4 goals9%
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia

How often they concede at least...

81%1 goal68%
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
62%2 goals9%
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
33%3 goals0%
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
14%4 goals0%
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia

* 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.

47%
League average

Goal patterns

19%BTTS at half-time18%
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
5%BTTS in both halves0%
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
10%Scored in both halves36%
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia

BTTS and goal count

48%Min. 3 goals and BTTS32%
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
14%Min. 3 goals without BTTS5%
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
20%BTTS - last 540%
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia

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.

1st half

76%Min. 1 goal before half-time68%
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
24%Min. 2 goals before half-time27%
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
14%Min. 3 goals before half-time9%
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia

2nd half

81%Min. 1 goal after half-time77%
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
52%Min. 2 goals after half-time32%
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
33%Min. 3 goals after half-time9%
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia

Game halveswhen 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 64% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1 pts / game - Septemvri Sofia · 1.64 pts / game - CSKA Sofia

Septemvri Sofia - half-time state
24% leading29% draw48% trailing
CSKA Sofia - half-time state
41% leading41% draw18% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1Points per game (1st half)1.64
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
0.48Goals scored (1st half)0.68
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
0.67Goals conceded (1st half)0.36
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
1.14Average goals (1st half)1.05
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
43%Clean sheet before half-time68%
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
62%No goal before half-time45%
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia

After half-time (2nd half)

0.81Points per game (2nd half)1.68
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
0.48Goals scored (2nd half)0.82
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
1.43Goals conceded (2nd half)0.41
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
1.9Average goals (2nd half)1.23
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
29%Clean sheet after half-time59%
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
62%No goal after half-time45%
Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia

Septemvri Sofia - second-half results

19% W24% D57% L
21
Half-time points
10
Half-time goals
-4
Goal difference (1st half)
17
Second-half points
-20
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 24%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.8

Allows 0.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

CSKA Sofia - second-half results

45% W32% D23% L
36
Half-time points
15
Half-time goals
+7
Goal difference (1st half)
37
Second-half points
+9
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.64
PPG before half-time
Lead holding122%

Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Septemvri Sofia - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.400.80
Goals scored / game0.00.4
Goals allowed / game0.62.2
Average goals per game0.62.6
1 goal60%80%
2 goals0%60%
3 goals0%40%
Clean sheet40%40%
No goal100%60%
Goal difference-3-9
Half-time: 0% leading - 40% draw - 60% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 20% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 0
CSKA Sofia - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.602.00
Goals scored / game0.61.0
Goals allowed / game0.40.4
Average goals per game1.01.4
1 goal80%100%
2 goals20%40%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet60%60%
No goal40%20%
Goal difference+1+3
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 20% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 3

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Septemvri Sofia
ScoredConceded
0
5
0-15
3
4
16-30
7
5
31-45
3
8
46-60
2
8
61-75
5
14
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -9 - late phases are a weakness.

CSKA Sofia
ScoredConceded
4
1
0-15
2
3
16-30
9
4
31-45
6
1
46-60
3
2
61-75
9
6
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.66
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
0.9 : 1.8
Estimated goal split
home : away
115%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
51%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+50%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
49%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
9%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 11 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Septemvri Sofia

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.66
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.49
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+7.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.20
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.29
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
75%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
196%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.06
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
25% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
25%

CSKA Sofia

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.91
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.18
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-12.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.52
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.34
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
140%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
61%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.58
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
27% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 12% come in the first quarter-hour.
27%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (First League).

Teams vs league

Septemvri SofiaLigaCSKA Sofia
Average goals per game 3.052.32 2.27
Both teams scored 52%47% 50%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 62%45% 36%
Clean sheets 19%34% 32%
Goal before half-time 76%66% 68%
Goal after half-time 81%69% 77%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.32
Average goals per game
47%
Both teams scored
45%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
34%
Clean sheets
1.26
Home goals / game
1.07
Away goals / game
+18%
Home attack advantage
+15%
Home defensive advantage
+10%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
66%
1 goal
28%
2 goals
8%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
69%
1 goal
37%
2 goals
15%
3 goals
4%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. CSKA SofiaYellow cardMax Ebong Ngome
  2. Septemvri SofiaYellow cardValentine James Ozornwafor
  3. CSKA SofiaYellow cardMohamed Amine Brahimi
  4. Septemvri SofiaGoalBertrand FourrierAssist: Robin Schouten
  5. CSKA SofiaSubstitutionOn: Santiago Leandro GodoyOff: James Armel Eto'o Eyenga
  6. Septemvri SofiaSubstitutionOn: Dominik IvkićOff: Robin Schouten
  7. Septemvri SofiaSubstitutionOn: Ayoub Abou Oulam BatasOff: Yoan Hristov Baurenski
  8. CSKA SofiaSubstitutionOn: Isaac Solet BomawokoOff: Teodor Valentinov Ivanov
  9. Septemvri SofiaGoalNicolas Paul Julien Fontaine

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.

Nikola PopovMatches officiated: 15
4.67Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 253%Home wins27%Draws20%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Septemvri Sofia's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against CSKA Sofia. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.

PFC CSKA Sofia
3 : 1
FK Septemvri Sofia

FAQ

What was the result of Septemvri Sofia vs CSKA Sofia?

The First League match finished Septemvri Sofia 2:0 CSKA Sofia. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Septemvri Sofia vs CSKA Sofia?

Septemvri Sofia score 0.95 goals per game on average and CSKA Sofia 1.50. The First League average is 2.32 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Septemvri Sofia's matches and 50% of CSKA Sofia's.

What form are Septemvri Sofia and CSKA Sofia in?

Over the last 5 games Septemvri Sofia have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and CSKA Sofia 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Septemvri Sofia vs CSKA Sofia?

The statistical background for Septemvri Sofia 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.