Spartak Varna vs CSKA Sofia: match statistics
Full analysis and pick in the app
Check the betting analysis, pick, value bet and full reasoning for this match.
Spartak Varna vs CSKA Sofia: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Spartak Varna plays CSKA Sofia in First League (Bulgaria). The game is scheduled for September 5, 2026. Venue: Stadion Spartak.
Recent form
Spartak Varna has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. CSKA Sofia has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Spartak Varna scores 1.29 goals per game and allows 1.86. CSKA Sofia scores 2.67 and allows 0.67. Games in this league average 2.74 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 43% of Spartak Varna's games and 50% of CSKA Sofia's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 83%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
CSKA Sofia has the higher season xG average, 2.14 to 0.89 per game. Spartak Varna takes 6.4 shots per game, while CSKA Sofia takes 13.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Spartak Varna leads at halftime in 43% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. CSKA Sofia leads at halftime in 50% and scores 1.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Spartak Varna's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). For CSKA Sofia, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
First League games average 2.74 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 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
| Spartak Varna | CSKA Sofia | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 57% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.16 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.56 | 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 275% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Spartak Varna · 3 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 107% better for: goals scored per game.
1.29 goals / game - Spartak Varna · 2.67 goals / game - CSKA Sofia
CSKA Sofia is 178% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.86 goals / game - Spartak Varna · 0.67 goals / game - CSKA Sofia
Spartak Varna scores in 71% of games (5 of 7 meczów), while CSKA Sofia keeps a clean sheet in 50% (3 of 6 meczów).
CSKA Sofia scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 meczów), while Spartak Varna keeps a clean sheet in 29% (2 of 7 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 - Spartak Varna
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 27% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.57 pts / game - Spartak Varna · 2 pts / game - CSKA Sofia
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Spartak Varna - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 29%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
CSKA Sofia - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 83%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| 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 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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
Spartak Varna
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
| Spartak Varna | Liga | CSKA Sofia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.14 | 2.74 | ▲ 3.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 55% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 53% | ▲ 83% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 23% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 68% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 83% | • 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Spartak Varna's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against CSKA Sofia. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Spartak Varna and CSKA Sofia play?
Spartak Varna face CSKA Sofia on September 5, 2026 in First League at Stadion Spartak. 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 Spartak Varna and CSKA Sofia?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Spartak Varna won 0, CSKA Sofia won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Spartak Varna vs CSKA Sofia?
Spartak Varna score 1.29 goals per game on average and CSKA Sofia 2.67. The First League average is 2.74 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Spartak Varna's matches and 50% of CSKA Sofia's.
What form are Spartak Varna and CSKA Sofia in?
Over the last 5 games Spartak Varna have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and CSKA Sofia 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Spartak Varna vs CSKA Sofia?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Spartak Varna vs CSKA Sofia: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.