Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA Sofia: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 02 October

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

W L W W D

4th place in League

0 - 2

02/10/2023 13:00

CSKA Sofia

W W L W L

2nd place in League

Bulgaria Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA Sofia on 02 October 2023 (kick-off: 13:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA Sofia preview before placing your bet.

Lokomotiv Plovdiv are currently 4th with 55 points after 30 matches.
CSKA Sofia sit 2nd with 63 points from 30 matches.
Head-to-head history favors CSKA Sofia, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Lokomotiv Plovdiv have 2 wins, 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

STANDINGS UP TO 02/10/2023

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

27/05/2023 14:00

CSKA Sofia

1 - 0

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

BUL D1

04/03/2023 11:30

CSKA Sofia

1 - 1

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

BUL D1

01/11/2022 11:15

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

0 - 1

CSKA Sofia

BUL D1

08/04/2022 12:30

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

2 - 0

CSKA Sofia

BUL D1

01/03/2022 11:30

CSKA Sofia

2 - 0

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

BUL Cup

31/10/2021 10:30

CSKA Sofia

1 - 3

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

BUL D1

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

33%

Draw

17%

CSKA Sofia

50%

Lokomotiv Plovdiv Last 6 matches

27/09/2023 13:30

Ludogorets Razgrad 1 - 1 Lokomotiv Plovdiv BUL D1

23/09/2023 10:30

Lokomotiv Plovdiv 2 - 0 Slavia Sofia BUL D1

17/09/2023 10:45

Etar 0 - 1 Lokomotiv Plovdiv BUL D1

08/09/2023 10:45

Arda 2 - 1 Lokomotiv Plovdiv INT CF

03/09/2023 11:59

Lokomotiv Plovdiv 4 - 0 FK Levski Krumovgrad BUL D1

25/08/2023 14:15

FC Hebar Pazardzhik 3 - 4 Lokomotiv Plovdiv BUL D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches CSKA Sofia

28/09/2023 13:30

CSKA Sofia 2 - 0 Lokomotiv Sofia BUL D1

22/09/2023 13:00

Botev Plovdiv 1 - 2 CSKA Sofia BUL D1

17/09/2023 13:15

CSKA Sofia 2 - 0 CSKA 1948 Sofia BUL D1

02/09/2023 14:15

Beroe Stara Zagora 0 - 3 CSKA Sofia BUL D1

26/08/2023 14:15

CSKA Sofia 1 - 1 Cherno More Varna BUL D1

19/08/2023 14:15

Botev Vratsa 0 - 2 CSKA Sofia BUL D1

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

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

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

CSKA Sofia

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.71

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.59

Scored

Avg. per game

0.89

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.21

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 17 home matches

YesNo

9 (53%)8 (47%)

In last 17 home matches

NoYes

10 (53%)9 (47%)

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Recent matches

CSKA Sofia

Under /Over

(82%)14 3(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(79%)15 4(21%)

Under /Over

(47%)8 9(53%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(37%)7 12(63%)

Under /Over

(41%)7 10(59%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(32%)6 13(68%)

/Yes

(47%)8 9(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(37%)7 12(63%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

CSKA Sofia

Shots

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Total shots

10.41 avg / game

Blocked

20 total

Avg. 2.86

CSKA Sofia

Total shots

14.68 avg / game

Blocked

30 total

Avg. 3.75

Lokomotiv Plovdiv Pass CSKA Sofia

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Played games

CSKA Sofia

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.47

Clean sheets

0.47

4.24

Corners

139

7.32

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.71

Offsides

1.84

2.82

GK saves

2.58

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

DISCIPLINARY

CSKA Sofia

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.59

2.11

0.12

0.05

12.88

219

Fouls

210

11.05

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA Sofia Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA Sofia on 02 October 2023 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.

Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA Sofia Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Lokomotiv 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 Lokomotiv Plovdiv and CSKA Sofia sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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