CSKA Sofia vs Lokomotiv Sofia 1929: match statistics
CSKA Sofia is showing significantly better form, securing 12 points in their last 5 matches (4 wins), while Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 has managed only 4 points (1 win, 3 defeats). The hosts dominate at home with a 67% win rate and a positive goal difference of +13, while the visitors have only a 36% win rate away. CSKA also stands out with an advantage in possession (60% vs 45%) and a significantly higher xG rate (2.3 vs 1.34), indicating greater offensive efficiency. Lokomotiv has conceded as many as 12 goals in their last 5 matches, confirming the team's defensive issues. Considering all statistics, CSKA Sofia has a clear advantage and should win this match.
CSKA Sofia vs Lokomotiv Sofia 1929: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
CSKA Sofia played Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 in First League (Bulgaria). The match was played on 8 March 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
CSKA Sofia: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
CSKA Sofia scores 1.42 and concedes 0.79 goals per match. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 scores 1.30 and concedes 1.22. League average: 2.32 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: CSKA Sofia 46%, Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 57%. Over 2.5: CSKA Sofia 33%, Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 48%. League level: BTTS 44%, Over 2.5 44%.
xG, shots and style
CSKA Sofia has higher xG: 2.07 vs 1.33. CSKA Sofia: 17.0 shots per match, Lokomotiv Sofia 1929: 9.9.
Match halves
CSKA Sofia: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.79. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.78.
Goals by minute
CSKA Sofia: 31-45+ (9 goals). Lokomotiv Sofia 1929: 16-30 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
First League: 2.32 goals per match, BTTS 44%, Over 2.5 44%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, 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
CSKA Sofia is showing significantly better form, securing 12 points in their last 5 matches (4 wins), while Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 has managed only 4 points (1 win, 3 defeats). The hosts dominate at home with a 67% win rate and a positive goal difference of +13, while the visitors have only a 36% win rate away. CSKA also stands out with an advantage in possession (60% vs 45%) and a significantly higher xG rate (2.3 vs 1.34), indicating greater offensive efficiency. Lokomotiv has conceded as many as 12 goals in their last 5 matches, confirming the team's defensive issues. Considering all statistics, CSKA Sofia has a clear advantage and should win this match.
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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 | Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
CSKA Sofia is 71% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / match - CSKA Sofia · 1.4 pts / match - Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
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 9% better for: goals scored per match.
1.42 goals / match - CSKA Sofia · 1.3 goals / match - Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
CSKA Sofia is 54% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.79 goals / match - CSKA Sofia · 1.22 goals / match - Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
CSKA Sofia scores in 71% of matches (17 of 24 matches), while Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 keeps a clean sheet in 26% (6 of 23 matches).
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 scores in 70% of matches (16 of 23 matches), while CSKA Sofia keeps a clean sheet in 33% (8 of 24 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 - Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
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 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.58 pts / match - CSKA Sofia · 1.35 pts / match - Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CSKA Sofia - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 3.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 80% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
* 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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
* 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 | Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.21 | 2.32 | ▲ 2.52 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 46% | 44% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 44% | ▲ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 33% | 35% | ▼ 26% |
| Goal before half-time | • 63% | 63% | ▲ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 70% | • 70% |
^ 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 Lokomotiv Sofia 1929. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of CSKA Sofia vs Lokomotiv Sofia 1929?
The First League match finished CSKA Sofia 2:0 Lokomotiv Sofia 1929. 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 Lokomotiv Sofia 1929?
CSKA Sofia score 1.42 goals per game on average and Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 1.30. The First League average is 2.32 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 46% of CSKA Sofia's matches and 57% of Lokomotiv Sofia 1929's.
What form are CSKA Sofia and Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 in?
Over the last 5 games CSKA Sofia have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CSKA Sofia vs Lokomotiv Sofia 1929?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for CSKA Sofia vs Lokomotiv Sofia 1929: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.