Bulgaria - First LeagueData current as of 11 September 2026

CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Levski Sofia: match statistics

CSKA 1948 Sofia crest
CSKA 1948 Sofia
1 : 3half-time 1:1
Levski Sofia crest
Levski Sofia
130%(3.45)
X25%(3.22)
245%(2.11)

Levski Sofia are clearly in superior form and display significantly better statistics this season, occupying the top spot in the table with an impressive record of 16 wins and only 3 defeats. The visitors stand out with a significant advantage in ball possession (65% vs 51%) and higher attacking efficiency, scoring an average of 1.9 goals per away match while conceding only 0.8. CSKA 1948 Sofia, despite a decent home record (64% wins), have averaged just 1.4 points per match over their last 5 games overall, indicating a dip in form. The difference in xG values (2.13 for Levski vs 1.61 for CSKA) and the visitors' higher offensive quality (49 goals this season vs 32) argue for the league leaders' success. Considering all statistical parameters, Levski Sofia have a realistic chance of securing all three points, although the hosts at their home ground could pose tough conditions, hence a not insignificant chance of a draw.

CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Levski Sofia: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

CSKA 1948 Sofia played Levski Sofia in First League (Bulgaria). The match was played on 22 February 2026. Final score: 1:3.

Current form

CSKA 1948 Sofia: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Levski Sofia: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.

Goal statistics

CSKA 1948 Sofia scores 1.52 and concedes 1.05 goals per match. Levski Sofia scores 2.33 and concedes 0.62. League average: 2.34 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: CSKA 1948 Sofia 52%, Levski Sofia 43%. Over 2.5: CSKA 1948 Sofia 52%, Levski Sofia 67%. League level: BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 45%.

xG, shots and style

Levski Sofia has higher xG: 2.20 vs 1.51. CSKA 1948 Sofia: 11.7 shots per match, Levski Sofia: 17.6.

Match halves

CSKA 1948 Sofia: half-time lead 48%, second-half goals 0.81. Levski Sofia: half-time lead 52%, second-half goals 1.43.

Goals by minute

CSKA 1948 Sofia: 61-75 (10 goals). Levski Sofia: 46-60 (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

First League: 2.34 goals per match, BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 45%.

Head-to-head

Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.

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

Levski Sofia are clearly in superior form and display significantly better statistics this season, occupying the top spot in the table with an impressive record of 16 wins and only 3 defeats. The visitors stand out with a significant advantage in ball possession (65% vs 51%) and higher attacking efficiency, scoring an average of 1.9 goals per away match while conceding only 0.8. CSKA 1948 Sofia, despite a decent home record (64% wins), have averaged just 1.4 points per match over their last 5 games overall, indicating a dip in form. The difference in xG values (2.13 for Levski vs 1.61 for CSKA) and the visitors' higher offensive quality (49 goals this season vs 32) argue for the league leaders' success. Considering all statistical parameters, Levski Sofia have a realistic chance of securing all three points, although the hosts at their home ground could pose tough conditions, hence a not insignificant chance of a draw.

View the statistical overview

Half-by-half

1 : 1
1st half
0 : 2
2nd half

Match statistics

35Possession (%)65
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
4Shots14
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
2Shots on target7
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
0.6xG1.93
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
1Corners5
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
27Dangerous attacks77
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
14Fouls13
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
3Cards0
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia

Pre-match profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.

CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
1.52Goals scored / match2.33
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
1.05Goals conceded / match0.62
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
53%Average possession65%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
4.48Shots on target / match7.05
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

11.71Shots per match17.62
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
4.48Shots on target7.05
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
13%Shot conversion13.2%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
53%Possession65%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
1.51xG for2.2
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
1.27xG against0.94
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia

Shooting quality

CSKA 1948 Sofia: Efficient finishingLevski Sofia: Dominant
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
Accuracy (shots on target)38%40%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.340.33

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Levski Sofia is 20% better for: last-5 form.

2 pts / match - CSKA 1948 Sofia · 2.4 pts / match - Levski Sofia

CSKA 1948 Sofia
WWDWL
Season result split
57% W19% D24% L
Season (W-D-L)
12-4-5
1.90 pts / match · goal difference +10
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
7-2-2
Last 5 at home
2-1-2
WLWDL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.38Opponent xG: 0.94BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%
Levski Sofia
WLWWW
Season result split
76% W10% D14% L
Season (W-D-L)
16-2-3
2.38 pts / match · goal difference +36
Last 5 (W-D-L)
4-0-1
2.40 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
7-1-2
Last 5 away
4-0-1
WWWLW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 3.2Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 2.40Opponent xG: 0.82BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 80%

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.

Levski Sofia is 53% better for: goals scored per match.

1.52 goals / match - CSKA 1948 Sofia · 2.33 goals / match - Levski Sofia

Levski Sofia is 69% better for: goals conceded per match.

1.05 goals / match - CSKA 1948 Sofia · 0.62 goals / match - Levski Sofia

CSKA 1948 Sofia scoring profile: strong

CSKA 1948 Sofia scores in 76% of matches (16 of 21 matches), while Levski Sofia keeps a clean sheet in 43% (9 of 21 matches).

Levski Sofia scoring profile: strong

Levski Sofia scores in 76% of matches (16 of 21 matches), while CSKA 1948 Sofia keeps a clean sheet in 33% (7 of 21 matches).

32Goals scored (season)49
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
22Goals conceded (season)13
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
2.57Average goals in match2.95
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
7Goals scored (last 5)16
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
4Goals conceded (last 5)4
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia

How often they score at least...

76%1 goal76%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
38%2 goals71%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
19%3 goals48%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
14%4 goals14%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia

How often they concede at least...

67%1 goal57%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
24%2 goals5%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
10%3 goals0%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
5%4 goals0%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia

* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.

47%
League average

Goal patterns

19%BTTS at half-time0%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
5%BTTS in both halves0%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
33%Scored in both halves43%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia

BTTS and goal count

43%Min. 3 goals and BTTS43%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
10%Min. 3 goals without BTTS24%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
40%BTTS - last 540%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these matches cross the goal lines?

How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.

1st half

76%Min. 1 goal before half-time71%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
29%Min. 2 goals before half-time33%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
10%Min. 3 goals before half-time5%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia

2nd half

76%Min. 1 goal after half-time81%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
33%Min. 2 goals after half-time57%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
14%Min. 3 goals after half-time24%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia

Match halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Levski Sofia is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.76 pts / match - CSKA 1948 Sofia · 1.86 pts / match - Levski Sofia

CSKA 1948 Sofia - half-time state
48% leading33% draw19% trailing
Levski Sofia - half-time state
52% leading29% draw19% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.76Points per match (1st half)1.86
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
0.71Goals scored (1st half)0.9
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
0.48Goals conceded (1st half)0.24
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
1.19Average goals (1st half)1.14
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
62%Clean sheet before half-time81%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
43%No goal before half-time48%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia

After half-time (2nd half)

1.48Points per match (2nd half)1.9
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
0.81Goals scored (2nd half)1.43
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
0.57Goals conceded (2nd half)0.38
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
1.38Average goals (2nd half)1.81
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
57%Clean sheet after half-time62%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia
48%No goal after half-time33%
CSKA 1948 SofiaLevski Sofia

CSKA 1948 Sofia - second-half results

38% W33% D29% L
37
Half-time points
15
Half-time goals
+5
Goal difference (1st half)
31
Second-half points
+5
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.76
PPG before half-time
Lead holding119%

Leads at half-time in 48% of matches and wins 57%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.1

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Levski Sofia - second-half results

52% W33% D14% L
39
Half-time points
19
Half-time goals
+14
Goal difference (1st half)
40
Second-half points
+22
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.86
PPG before half-time
Lead holding146%

Leads at half-time in 52% of matches and wins 76%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.1

Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

CSKA 1948 Sofia - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.601.60
Goals scored / match0.60.8
Goals conceded / match0.40.4
Average goals in match1.01.2
1 goal80%60%
2 goals20%20%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet60%60%
No goal40%60%
Goal difference+1+2
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 3
Levski Sofia - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match2.002.20
Goals scored / match0.82.4
Goals conceded / match0.40.4
Average goals in match1.22.8
1 goal80%80%
2 goals40%80%
3 goals0%40%
Clean sheet80%60%
No goal40%20%
Goal difference+2+10
Half-time: 60% leading - 20% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 40% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 4

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

CSKA 1948 Sofia
ScoredConceded
3
2
0-15
5
0
16-30
7
8
31-45
4
3
46-60
10
3
61-75
3
6
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.

Levski Sofia
ScoredConceded
6
0
0-15
5
3
16-30
8
2
31-45
11
4
46-60
9
1
61-75
10
3
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (11 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.76
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.1 : 1.7
Estimated goal split
home : away
118%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
48%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+9%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
58%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
6%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 17 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

CSKA 1948 Sofia

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.24
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.23
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.01
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.22
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
120%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
98%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.10
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
9% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 9% come in the first quarter-hour.
9%

Levski Sofia

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+1.26
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.45
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-8.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.13
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.32
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
218%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
49%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.02
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.5
Late goals
20% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 12% come in the first quarter-hour.
20%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

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

Teams vs league

CSKA 1948 SofiaLigaLevski Sofia
Average goals in match 2.572.34 2.95
Both teams scored 52%47% 43%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 52%45% 67%
Clean sheets 33%34% 43%
Goal before half-time 76%66% 71%
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.

2.34
Average goals per match
47%
Both teams scored
45%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
34%
Clean sheets
1.27
Home goals / match
1.07
Away goals / match
+19%
Home attack advantage
+16%
Home defence advantage
+10%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
66%
1 goal
27%
2 goals
8%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
70%
1 goal
37%
2 goals
15%
3 goals
5%
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 1948 SofiaYellow cardAdama Ardile Traoré
  2. CSKA 1948 SofiaGoalJosé MartínezAssist: Lasha Dvali
  3. CSKA 1948 SofiaYellow cardAdama Ardile Traoré
  4. CSKA 1948 SofiaSubstitutionOn: Andre HoffmannOff: Mamadou Diallo
  5. CSKA 1948 SofiaYellow cardAndre Hoffmann
  6. CSKA 1948 SofiaSubstitutionOn: Juan Miguel Carrión GallardoOff: Elias Corrêa Franco
  7. CSKA 1948 SofiaSubstitutionOn: Atanas IlievOff: Ognjen Gašević
  8. Levski SofiaSubstitutionOn: Carlos OheneOff: Francisco Everton Mota de Castro

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.

Radoslav GidzhenovMatches officiated: 15
6.33Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 240%Home wins40%Draws20%Away wins

Head-to-head

Previous meeting: CSKA 1948 Sofia 0 - 0 - 1 Levski Sofia. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.

PFC Levski Sofia
2 : 1
FK CSKA 1948 Sofia

FAQ

What was the result of CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Levski Sofia?

The First League match finished CSKA 1948 Sofia 1:3 Levski 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 1948 Sofia vs Levski Sofia?

CSKA 1948 Sofia score 1.52 goals per game on average and Levski Sofia 2.33. The First League average is 2.34 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 52% of CSKA 1948 Sofia's matches and 43% of Levski Sofia's.

What form are CSKA 1948 Sofia and Levski Sofia in?

Over the last 5 games CSKA 1948 Sofia have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Levski Sofia 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Levski Sofia?

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