Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA 1948 Sofia: match statistics
CSKA 1948 Sofia presents a clear advantage in key away statistics. The visitors achieve a 55% win rate away against the hosts' 50% at home, and their average goals scored (1.27) exceeds Lokomotiv Plovdiv's achievements at their own stadium (1.00). CSKA boasts a better shot conversion rate (12% vs 10%) and higher average xG (1.46 vs 1.32), confirming greater offensive efficiency. Lokomotiv Plovdiv is in solid form with three draws and two victories in the last five matches; however, CSKA occupies a higher position in the table (3rd place vs 6th place) and has a better goal difference away (+4 vs +2 for the hosts). Possession at the level of 55% for the visitors and 45% clean sheets in away matches further support the scenario of a CSKA 1948 Sofia victory. Taking all statistical data into account, the visitors have a real chance to break the hosts' solid defense and secure three points.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA 1948 Sofia: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Lokomotiv Plovdiv play CSKA 1948 Sofia in First League (Bulgaria). The match date is 5 March 2026 at 14:45. Final score: 0:5.
Current form
Lokomotiv Plovdiv: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. CSKA 1948 Sofia: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Lokomotiv Plovdiv scores 0.97 and concedes 1.11 goals per match. CSKA 1948 Sofia scores 1.50 and concedes 0.97. League average: 2.30 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Lokomotiv Plovdiv 41%, CSKA 1948 Sofia 44%. Over 2.5: Lokomotiv Plovdiv 32%, CSKA 1948 Sofia 50%. League level: BTTS 43%, Over 2.5 43%.
xG, shots and style
CSKA 1948 Sofia has higher xG: 1.46 vs 1.31. Lokomotiv Plovdiv: 10.1 shots per match, CSKA 1948 Sofia: 11.6.
Match halves
Lokomotiv Plovdiv: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.51. CSKA 1948 Sofia: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 0.72.
Goals by minute
Lokomotiv Plovdiv: 76-90+ (12 goals). CSKA 1948 Sofia: 61-75 (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
First League: 2.30 goals per match, BTTS 43%, Over 2.5 43%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-0-1. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
CSKA 1948 Sofia presents a clear advantage in key away statistics. The visitors achieve a 55% win rate away against the hosts' 50% at home, and their average goals scored (1.27) exceeds Lokomotiv Plovdiv's achievements at their own stadium (1.00). CSKA boasts a better shot conversion rate (12% vs 10%) and higher average xG (1.46 vs 1.32), confirming greater offensive efficiency. Lokomotiv Plovdiv is in solid form with three draws and two victories in the last five matches; however, CSKA occupies a higher position in the table (3rd place vs 6th place) and has a better goal difference away (+4 vs +2 for the hosts). Possession at the level of 55% for the visitors and 45% clean sheets in away matches further support the scenario of a CSKA 1948 Sofia victory. Taking all statistical data into account, the visitors have a real chance to break the hosts' solid defense and secure three points.
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
| Lokomotiv Plovdiv | CSKA 1948 Sofia | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.35 |
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.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Lokomotiv Plovdiv · 1 pts / match - CSKA 1948 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 1948 Sofia is 55% better for: goals scored per match.
0.97 goals / match - Lokomotiv Plovdiv · 1.5 goals / match - CSKA 1948 Sofia
CSKA 1948 Sofia is 14% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.11 goals / match - Lokomotiv Plovdiv · 0.97 goals / match - CSKA 1948 Sofia
Lokomotiv Plovdiv scores in 68% of matches (25 of 37 matches), while CSKA 1948 Sofia keeps a clean sheet in 39% (14 of 36 matches).
CSKA 1948 Sofia scores in 72% of matches (26 of 36 matches), while Lokomotiv Plovdiv keeps a clean sheet in 38% (14 of 37 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 — Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Over / Under — CSKA 1948 Sofia
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 1948 Sofia is 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.43 pts / match - Lokomotiv Plovdiv · 1.69 pts / match - CSKA 1948 Sofia
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Lokomotiv Plovdiv - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
CSKA 1948 Sofia - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 42% of matches and wins 56%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -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 76-90 (12 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (13 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
CSKA 1948 Sofia
* 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
| Lokomotiv Plovdiv | Liga | CSKA 1948 Sofia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.08 | 2.30 | ▲ 2.47 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 43% | • 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 32% | 43% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 35% | ▲ 39% |
| Goal before half-time | • 62% | 63% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 62% | 74% | • 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Lokomotiv Plovdiv 0 - 0 - 1 CSKA 1948 Sofia. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA 1948 Sofia?
The First League match finished Lokomotiv Plovdiv 0:5 CSKA 1948 Sofia. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA 1948 Sofia?
Lokomotiv Plovdiv score 0.97 goals per game on average and CSKA 1948 Sofia 1.50. The First League average is 2.30 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Lokomotiv Plovdiv's matches and 44% of CSKA 1948 Sofia's.
What form are Lokomotiv Plovdiv and CSKA 1948 Sofia in?
Over the last 5 games Lokomotiv Plovdiv have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and CSKA 1948 Sofia 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA 1948 Sofia?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA 1948 Sofia: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.