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

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

W L W W D

4th place in League

1-0

26/05/2024 17:30

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 26 May 2024 (kick-off: 17:30) 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.
Our algorithm prediction: CSKA Sofia to win with probability 53%.
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

17:30

2024-05-26

Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA Sofia - Prediction & Odds

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

CSKA Sofia

2024-05-26 17:30

STANDINGS UP TO 26/05/2024

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

03/04/2024 14:00

CSKA Sofia

1 - 2

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

BUL D1

02/10/2023 17:00

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

0 - 2

CSKA Sofia

BUL D1

27/05/2023 18:00

CSKA Sofia

1 - 0

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

BUL D1

04/03/2023 15:30

CSKA Sofia

1 - 1

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

BUL D1

01/11/2022 15:15

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

0 - 1

CSKA Sofia

BUL D1

08/04/2022 16:30

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

2 - 0

CSKA Sofia

BUL D1

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

33%

Draw

17%

CSKA Sofia

50%

Lokomotiv Plovdiv Last 6 matches

10/05/2024 16:15

FK Levski Krumovgrad 4 - 1 Lokomotiv Plovdiv BUL D1

28/04/2024 17:15

Cherno More Varna 1 - 0 Lokomotiv Plovdiv BUL D1

21/04/2024 12:15

Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1 - 1 CSKA 1948 Sofia BUL D1

14/04/2024 16:30

Beroe Stara Zagora 2 - 2 Lokomotiv Plovdiv BUL D1

08/04/2024 16:30

Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1 - 0 Cherno More Varna BUL D1

03/04/2024 14:00

CSKA Sofia 1 - 2 Lokomotiv Plovdiv BUL D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches CSKA Sofia

11/05/2024 16:30

Ludogorets Razgrad 3 - 1 CSKA Sofia BUL D1

01/05/2024 15:45

Botev Plovdiv 2 - 0 CSKA Sofia BUL Cup

27/04/2024 13:15

CSKA Sofia 3 - 1 Levski Sofia BUL D1

21/04/2024 17:15

Arda 2 - 3 CSKA Sofia BUL D1

17/04/2024 15:59

CSKA Sofia 0 - 1 Botev Plovdiv BUL Cup

12/04/2024 17:15

CSKA Sofia 1 - 2 Pirin Blagoevgrad BUL D1

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

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

Goals

Scored

219

Avg. per game

0.74

Conceded

172

Avg. per game

0.58

Scored

262

Avg. per game

0.87

Conceded

159

Avg. per game

0.53

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 297 matches

YesNo

158 (53%)139 (47%)

In last 297 matches

NoYes

169 (56%)131 (44%)

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Recent matches

CSKA Sofia

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

Under /Over

(18%)8 37(82%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

/Yes

(38%)17 28(62%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

CSKA Sofia

Shots

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Total shots

9.08 avg / game

Blocked

65 total

Avg. 2.32

CSKA Sofia

Total shots

12.06 avg / game

Blocked

164 total

Avg. 4.21

Lokomotiv Plovdiv Pass CSKA Sofia

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

2596

Avg. 371 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

297

Played games

CSKA Sofia

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

105

Clean sheets

131

0.44

3.47

1030

Corners

1600

5.33

2.40

713

Throw-ins

814

2.71

0.99

295

Offsides

270

0.90

1.47

436

GK saves

409

1.36

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

DISCIPLINARY

CSKA Sofia

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.14

635

647

2.16

0.13

0.10

7.60

2256

Fouls

2119

7.06

0.00

Tackles

104

0.35

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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 26 May 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.

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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