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

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 vs CSKA Sofia: Starting Lineups Time : 26/05/2025 13:45

Botev Plovdiv
0 - 4
Finished
CSKA Sofia
90+1' event Antonio Perera / Ivelin Popov
68' event Ivaylo Videv / Atanas Chernev
68' event Matijus Remeikis / Konstantinos Balogiannis
67' event Georgi Nikolov / Vinni Triboulet
60' event Baba N'Diaye / Aleksa Maras
44' event Ivelin Popov
44' event Konstantinos Balogiannis
40' event Ivelin Popov Goal Disallowed
event 81' Ivan Tasev
event 71' Adrian Ruiz / Liam Cooper
event 68' Ivan Tasev / Ioannis Pittas
event 68' Georgi Brankov Chorbadzhiyski / Ilian Iliev
event 62' Ioannis Pittas
event 60' James Eto'o / Marcelino Carreazo Betin
event 60' Olaus Skarsem / Zymer Bytyqi
event 51' Ilian Iliev
event 28' Stanislav Shopov
90+1' event Antonio Perera / Ivelin Popov
event 81' Ivan Tasev
68' event Ivaylo Videv / Atanas Chernev
event 71' Adrian Ruiz / Liam Cooper
68' event Matijus Remeikis / Konstantinos Balogiannis
event 68' Ivan Tasev / Ioannis Pittas
67' event Georgi Nikolov / Vinni Triboulet
event 68' Georgi Brankov Chorbadzhiyski / Ilian Iliev
60' event Baba N'Diaye / Aleksa Maras
event 62' Ioannis Pittas
44' event Ivelin Popov
event 60' James Eto'o / Marcelino Carreazo Betin
44' event Konstantinos Balogiannis
event 60' Olaus Skarsem / Zymer Bytyqi
40' event Ivelin Popov Goal Disallowed
event 51' Ilian Iliev
event 28' Stanislav Shopov
Botev Plovdiv Botev Plovdiv
Substitutions
#15 Dimitar Avramov
#32 Matvei Igonen
#30 Christian Kassi
#14 Baba N'Diaye
#9 Georgi Nikolov
#20 Antonio Perera
#16 Matijus Remeikis
#42 Ivaylo Videv
#19 Gabriel Zlatanov
Botev Plovdiv Botev Plovdiv CSKA Sofia CSKA Sofia
11Shots20
7Shots on Goal8
7Fouls7
1Corner Kick4
11Free kick9
1Offside3
2Yellow card0
5Save4
4Shots off goal12
78Attacks98
58Dangerous attacks77
1Corner Kicks(HT)1
CSKA Sofia CSKA Sofia
Substitutions
#91 Yoan Bornosuzov
#1 Gustavo Busatto
#16 Georgi Brankov Chorbadzhiyski
#13 Brayan Cordoba
#99 James Eto'o
#4 Adrian Ruiz
#7 Olaus Skarsem
#29 Ivan Tasev
#15 Thibaut Vion
Commentary
90+1' Botev Plovdiv — substitution: Antonio Perera / Ivelin Popov
81' Goal! Ivan Tasev - CSKA Sofia
71' CSKA Sofia — substitution: Adrian Ruiz / Liam Cooper
68' Botev Plovdiv — substitution: Ivaylo Videv / Atanas Chernev
68' Botev Plovdiv — substitution: Matijus Remeikis / Konstantinos Balogiannis
68' CSKA Sofia — substitution: Ivan Tasev / Ioannis Pittas
68' CSKA Sofia — substitution: Georgi Brankov Chorbadzhiyski / Ilian Iliev
67' Botev Plovdiv — substitution: Georgi Nikolov / Vinni Triboulet
62' Goal! Ioannis Pittas - CSKA Sofia
60' Botev Plovdiv — substitution: Baba N'Diaye / Aleksa Maras
60' CSKA Sofia — substitution: James Eto'o / Marcelino Carreazo Betin
60' CSKA Sofia — substitution: Olaus Skarsem / Zymer Bytyqi
51' Goal! Ilian Iliev - CSKA Sofia
44' Ivelin Popov - Botev Plovdiv receive a yellow card
44' Konstantinos Balogiannis - Botev Plovdiv receive a yellow card
40' VAR review - Botev Plovdiv
28' Goal! Stanislav Shopov - CSKA Sofia

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 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.

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 standings and the form table to understand exactly where Botev Plovdiv and CSKA Sofia sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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