CSKA Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 March

CSKA Sofia

W W L W L

2nd place in League

4-0

17/03/2024 08:45

Botev Plovdiv

L D W D W

6th place in League

Bulgaria Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for CSKA Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv on 17 March 2024 (kick-off: 08:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full CSKA Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv preview before placing your bet.

CSKA Sofia are currently 2nd with 63 points after 30 matches.
Botev Plovdiv sit 6th with 44 points from 30 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: CSKA Sofia to win with probability 59%.
Head-to-head history favors CSKA Sofia, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Botev Plovdiv have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

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

08:45

2024-03-17

CSKA Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv - Prediction & Odds

CSKA Sofia

Botev Plovdiv

2024-03-17 08:45

STANDINGS UP TO 17/03/2024

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Ludogorets Razgrad	75	30	24	3	3	78	15	63
02 CSKA Sofia	63	30	19	6	5	50	19	31
03 Cherno More Varna	62	30	18	8	4	47	25	22
04 Lokomotiv Plovdiv	55	30	16	7	7	50	34	16
05 Levski Sofia	54	30	16	6	8	45	26	19
06 Botev Plovdiv	44	30	12	8	10	47	33	14
07 FK Levski Krumovgrad	44	30	12	8	10	35	35	0
08 CSKA 1948 Sofia	43	30	11	10	9	30	26	4
09 Arda	39	30	11	6	13	32	32	0
10 Slavia Sofia	33	30	9	6	15	28	45	-17
11 Beroe Stara Zagora	33	30	9	6	15	24	42	-18
12 FC Hebar Pazardzhik	30	30	8	6	16	32	44	-12
13 Pirin Blagoevgrad	30	30	7	9	14	23	41	-18
14 Lokomotiv Sofia	28	30	8	4	18	22	56	-34
15 Botev Vratsa	22	30	6	4	20	22	53	-31
16 Etar	14	30	3	5	22	17	56	-39

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

01 Ludogorets Razgrad	82	5	2	1	2	9	9	0
02 Cherno More Varna	75	5	4	1	0	9	1	8
03 CSKA Sofia	67	5	1	1	3	6	8	-2
04 Levski Sofia	64	5	3	1	1	5	4	1
05 Lokomotiv Plovdiv	58	5	1	0	4	3	10	-7
06 FK Levski Krumovgrad	49	5	1	2	2	10	10	0

Relegation	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Beroe Stara Zagora	42	5	3	0	2	6	4	2
02 Lokomotiv Sofia	39	5	3	2	0	8	2	6
03 FC Hebar Pazardzhik	34	5	1	1	3	3	5	-2
04 Botev Vratsa	33	5	3	2	0	6	3	3
05 Pirin Blagoevgrad	32	5	0	2	3	3	7	-4
06 Etar	17	5	0	3	2	5	10	-5

Qualifications	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 CSKA 1948 Sofia	52	6	2	3	1	5	4	1
02 Arda	51	6	3	3	0	7	3	4
03 Botev Plovdiv	45	6	0	1	5	3	9	-6
04 Slavia Sofia	43	6	3	1	2	7	6	1

Head To Head

22/09/2023 10:00

Botev Plovdiv

1 - 2

CSKA Sofia

BUL D1

18/02/2023 08:30

CSKA Sofia

3 - 1

Botev Plovdiv

BUL D1

19/10/2022 08:45

Botev Plovdiv

0 - 1

CSKA Sofia

BUL D1

19/05/2022 08:00

CSKA Sofia

0 - 0

Botev Plovdiv

BUL D1

20/03/2022 06:15

Botev Plovdiv

2 - 0

CSKA Sofia

BUL D1

17/10/2021 09:15

CSKA Sofia

3 - 2

Botev Plovdiv

BUL D1

CSKA Sofia

67%

Draw

17%

Botev Plovdiv

17%

CSKA Sofia Last 6 matches

09/03/2024 06:00

CSKA 1948 Sofia 1 - 2 CSKA Sofia BUL D1

03/03/2024 05:30

CSKA Sofia 3 - 0 Beroe Stara Zagora BUL D1

28/02/2024 08:30

CSKA Sofia 1 - 0 Arda BUL Cup

24/02/2024 06:15

Cherno More Varna 1 - 0 CSKA Sofia BUL D1

18/02/2024 08:45

CSKA Sofia 3 - 0 Botev Vratsa BUL D1

10/02/2024 03:30

CSKA Sofia 1 - 0 Septemvri Sofia INT CF

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Botev Plovdiv

02/03/2024 08:45

Slavia Sofia 2 - 2 Botev Plovdiv BUL D1

27/02/2024 08:30

Botev Plovdiv 2 - 1 Spartak Varna BUL Cup

23/02/2024 08:30

Botev Plovdiv 2 - 0 Etar BUL D1

17/02/2024 03:00

FK Levski Krumovgrad 2 - 1 Botev Plovdiv BUL D1

10/02/2024 04:30

Botev Plovdiv 0 - 0 FC Hebar Pazardzhik INT CF

03/02/2024 03:00

Botev Plovdiv 2 - 3 Dynamo Moscow INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Bulgaria Premier Leagu...

Played games

Goals

Scored

342

Avg. per game

1.76

Conceded

152

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored

278

Avg. per game

1.64

Conceded

171

Avg. per game

1.01

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 194 home matches

YesNo

152 (78%)42 (22%)

In last 194 home matches

NoYes

124 (73%)45 (27%)

CSKA Sofia

Recent matches

Botev Plovdiv

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

/Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

CSKA Sofia

Botev Plovdiv

Shots

CSKA Sofia

Total shots

12.65 avg / game

Blocked

94 total

Avg. 4.09

Botev Plovdiv

Total shots

11.84 avg / game

Blocked

51 total

Avg. 3.64

CSKA Sofia Pass Botev Plovdiv

Total passes

2585

Avg. 369 / game

Accurate

74%

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

CSKA Sofia

194

Played games

Botev Plovdiv

169

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.44

Clean sheets

0.39

5.34

1036

Corners

725

4.29

2.29

444

Throw-ins

309

1.83

0.77

150

Offsides

148

0.88

1.14

221

GK saves

204

1.21

CSKA Sofia

DISCIPLINARY

Botev Plovdiv

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.69

327

280

1.66

0.06

0.08

6.46

1253

Fouls

979

5.79

0.45

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the CSKA Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for CSKA Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv on 17 March 2024 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.

CSKA Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess CSKA Sofia's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Botev Plovdiv'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 CSKA Sofia and Botev Plovdiv 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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