Botev Plovdiv vs CSKA Sofia: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 May

Botev Plovdiv

L D D D W

5th place in League

0-4

26/05/2025 13:45

CSKA Sofia

D W W D W

7th place in League

Bulgaria Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Botev Plovdiv vs CSKA Sofia on 26 May 2025 (kick-off: 13:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Botev Plovdiv vs CSKA Sofia preview before placing your bet.

Botev Plovdiv will face CSKA Sofia in Bulgaria Premier League on May 26, 2025 at 13:45.
Botev Plovdiv are currently 5th with 49 points after 30 matches.
CSKA Sofia sit 7th with 47 points from 30 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 2.05.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

13:45

2025-05-26

Botev Plovdiv vs CSKA Sofia - Prediction & Odds

Botev Plovdiv

CSKA Sofia

2025-05-26 13:45

STANDINGS UP TO 26/05/2025

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Ludogorets Razgrad	76	30	24	4	2	62	14	48
02 Levski Sofia	62	30	19	5	6	55	25	30
03 Arda	53	30	15	8	7	49	33	16
04 Cherno More Varna	53	30	14	11	5	41	25	16
05 Botev Plovdiv	49	30	14	7	9	32	31	1
06 Spartak Varna	48	30	14	6	10	39	38	1
07 CSKA Sofia	47	30	13	8	9	40	27	13
08 Beroe Stara Zagora	42	30	12	6	12	34	29	5
09 Slavia Sofia	42	30	12	6	12	43	42	1
10 CSKA 1948 Sofia	34	30	8	10	12	38	44	-6
11 Septemvri Sofia	33	30	10	3	17	32	47	-15
12 FK Levski Krumovgrad	30	30	7	9	14	16	31	-15
13 Lokomotiv Sofia	30	30	8	6	16	29	49	-20
14 Lokomotiv Plovdiv	28	30	7	7	16	27	40	-13
15 Botev Vratsa	21	30	5	6	19	24	57	-33
16 FC Hebar Pazardzhik	17	30	3	8	19	23	52	-29

Championship Group	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Ludogorets Razgrad	83	6	1	4	1	8	8	0
02 Levski Sofia	72	6	2	4	0	9	4	5
03 Cherno More Varna	59	6	1	3	2	3	5	-2
04 Arda	58	6	0	5	1	5	8	-3

Relegation Group	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Slavia Sofia	49	7	2	1	4	7	10	-3
02 Lokomotiv Sofia	47	7	5	2	0	14	2	12
03 CSKA 1948 Sofia	47	7	4	1	2	7	3	4
04 Septemvri Sofia	45	7	4	0	3	10	9	1
05 Lokomotiv Plovdiv	38	7	3	1	3	10	9	1
06 Botev Vratsa	36	7	5	0	2	10	8	2
07 FK Levski Krumovgrad	33	7	1	0	6	4	14	-10
08 FC Hebar Pazardzhik	21	7	1	1	5	5	12	-7

Qualifications	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 CSKA Sofia	65	6	6	0	0	18	1	17
02 Botev Plovdiv	56	6	2	1	3	11	12	-1
03 Spartak Varna	51	6	1	0	5	6	15	-9
04 Beroe Stara Zagora	49	6	2	1	3	7	14	-7

Head To Head

09/05/2025 13:15

CSKA Sofia

3 - 0

Botev Plovdiv

BUL D1

22/02/2025 09:00

Botev Plovdiv

0 - 3

CSKA Sofia

BUL D1

30/08/2024 14:30

CSKA Sofia

0 - 1

Botev Plovdiv

BUL D1

01/05/2024 11:45

Botev Plovdiv

2 - 0

CSKA Sofia

BUL Cup

17/04/2024 11:59

CSKA Sofia

0 - 1

Botev Plovdiv

BUL Cup

17/03/2024 11:45

CSKA Sofia

4 - 0

Botev Plovdiv

BUL D1

CSKA Sofia

50%

Draw

Botev Plovdiv

50%

Botev Plovdiv Last 6 matches

18/05/2025 10:00

Spartak Varna 2 - 1 Botev Plovdiv

BUL D1

14/05/2025 10:45

Beroe Stara Zagora 0 - 6 Botev Plovdiv

BUL D1

09/05/2025 13:15

CSKA Sofia 3 - 0 Botev Plovdiv

BUL D1

04/05/2025 11:00

Botev Plovdiv 3 - 2 Spartak Varna

BUL D1

27/04/2025 08:15

Botev Plovdiv 1 - 1 Beroe Stara Zagora

BUL D1

18/04/2025 07:00

Lokomotiv Sofia 1 - 1 Botev Plovdiv

BUL D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches CSKA Sofia

22/05/2025 12:00

Ludogorets Razgrad 1 - 0 CSKA Sofia

BUL Cup

17/05/2025 10:30

CSKA Sofia 2 - 1 Beroe Stara Zagora

BUL D1

13/05/2025 13:15

CSKA Sofia 5 - 0 Spartak Varna

BUL D1

09/05/2025 13:15

CSKA Sofia 3 - 0 Botev Plovdiv

BUL D1

03/05/2025 10:00

Beroe Stara Zagora 0 - 3 CSKA Sofia

BUL D1

26/04/2025 10:30

Spartak Varna 0 - 1 CSKA Sofia

BUL D1

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Botev Plovdiv

CSKA Sofia

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.44

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.47

Scored

Avg. per game

0.65

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.35

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

13 (36%)23 (64%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

20 (54%)17 (46%)

Botev Plovdiv

Recent matches

CSKA Sofia

Under /Over

(58%)21 15(42%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(65%)24 13(35%)

Under /Over

(25%)9 27(75%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(24%)9 28(76%)

Under /Over

(42%)15 21(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(41%)15 22(59%)

/Yes

(36%)13 23(64%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(35%)13 24(65%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Botev Plovdiv

CSKA Sofia

Shots

Botev Plovdiv

Total shots

10.67 avg / game

Blocked

41 total

Avg. 3.73

CSKA Sofia

Total shots

14.22 avg / game

Blocked

66 total

Avg. 5.50

Botev Plovdiv Pass CSKA Sofia

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

60%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Botev Plovdiv

Played games

CSKA Sofia

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.39

Clean sheets

0.43

6.44

232

Corners

244

6.59

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

2.06

Offsides

1.84

2.56

GK saves

2.54

Botev Plovdiv

DISCIPLINARY

CSKA Sofia

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.42

2.00

0.14

0.05

11.89

428

Fouls

388

10.49

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Botev Plovdiv vs CSKA Sofia Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Botev Plovdiv vs CSKA Sofia on 26 May 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Bulgaria Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Botev Plovdiv vs CSKA Sofia Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Botev Plovdiv's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against CSKA Sofia's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Bulgaria Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Bulgaria Premier League standings and the Bulgaria Premier League form table to understand exactly where Botev Plovdiv and CSKA Sofia sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Bulgaria Premier League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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