CSKA Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv: match statistics
CSKA Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
CSKA Sofia played Botev Plovdiv in First League (Bulgaria). The match was played on 22 November 2025. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
CSKA Sofia: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Botev Plovdiv: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
CSKA Sofia scores 1.27 and concedes 0.80 goals per match. Botev Plovdiv scores 1.33 and concedes 1.53. League average: 2.37 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: CSKA Sofia 53%, Botev Plovdiv 67%. Over 2.5: CSKA Sofia 27%, Botev Plovdiv 67%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
CSKA Sofia has higher xG: 1.89 vs 1.40. CSKA Sofia: 15.1 shots per match, Botev Plovdiv: 11.0.
Match halves
CSKA Sofia: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.60. Botev Plovdiv: half-time lead 7%, second-half goals 0.67.
Goals by minute
CSKA Sofia: 31-45+ (5 goals). Botev Plovdiv: 0-15 (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
First League: 2.37 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what 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.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| CSKA Sofia | Botev Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.30 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
CSKA Sofia is 30% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / match - CSKA Sofia · 2 pts / match - Botev Plovdiv
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.
Botev Plovdiv is 5% better for: goals scored per match.
1.27 goals / match - CSKA Sofia · 1.33 goals / match - Botev Plovdiv
CSKA Sofia is 91% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.8 goals / match - CSKA Sofia · 1.53 goals / match - Botev Plovdiv
CSKA Sofia scores in 67% of matches (10 of 15 matches), while Botev Plovdiv keeps a clean sheet in 7% (1 of 15 matches).
Botev Plovdiv scores in 73% of matches (11 of 15 matches), while CSKA Sofia keeps a clean sheet in 27% (4 of 15 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* 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.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
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.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - CSKA Sofia
Over / Under - Botev Plovdiv
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 109% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / match - CSKA Sofia · 0.8 pts / match - Botev Plovdiv
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CSKA Sofia - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 33%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Botev Plovdiv - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 7% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (5 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
CSKA Sofia
Botev Plovdiv
* 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 context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (First League).
Teams vs league
| CSKA Sofia | Liga | Botev Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.07 | 2.37 | ▲ 2.87 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 53% | 49% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 27% | 46% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 27% | 31% | ▼ 7% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 68% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 70% | ▲ 80% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: CSKA Sofia 0 - 1 - 0 Botev Plovdiv. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of CSKA Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?
The First League match finished CSKA Sofia 2:1 Botev Plovdiv. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before CSKA Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?
CSKA Sofia score 1.27 goals per game on average and Botev Plovdiv 1.33. The First League average is 2.37 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 53% of CSKA Sofia's matches and 67% of Botev Plovdiv's.
What form are CSKA Sofia and Botev Plovdiv in?
Over the last 5 games CSKA Sofia have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Botev Plovdiv 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CSKA Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?
The statistical background for CSKA Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv — 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.