Pirin Blagoevgrad vs CSKA Sofia: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 October

Pirin Blagoevgrad

D W D L W

13th place in League

1 - 2

21/10/2023 11:59

CSKA Sofia

W W L W L

2nd place in League

Bulgaria Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Pirin Blagoevgrad vs CSKA Sofia on 21 October 2023 (kick-off: 11:59) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Pirin Blagoevgrad vs CSKA Sofia preview before placing your bet.

Pirin Blagoevgrad are currently 13th with 30 points after 30 matches.
CSKA Sofia sit 2nd with 63 points from 30 matches.
Head-to-head history favors CSKA Sofia, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Pirin Blagoevgrad have no wins, while 2 matches ended in draws.

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 21/10/2023

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

23/04/2023 10:45

Pirin Blagoevgrad

0 - 1

CSKA Sofia

BUL D1

05/02/2023 07:30

Pirin Blagoevgrad

1 - 2

CSKA Sofia

INT CF

03/10/2022 10:30

CSKA Sofia

2 - 1

Pirin Blagoevgrad

BUL D1

05/12/2021 10:45

Pirin Blagoevgrad

1 - 1

CSKA Sofia

BUL D1

22/08/2021 14:00

CSKA Sofia

1 - 0

Pirin Blagoevgrad

BUL D1

29/01/2021 07:30

Pirin Blagoevgrad

0 - 0

CSKA Sofia

INT CF

Pirin Blagoevgrad

Draw

33%

CSKA Sofia

67%

Pirin Blagoevgrad Last 6 matches

14/10/2023 08:00

Vihren Sandanski 0 - 1 Pirin Blagoevgrad BUL Cup

08/10/2023 13:15

Ludogorets Razgrad 4 - 0 Pirin Blagoevgrad BUL D1

02/10/2023 10:30

Pirin Blagoevgrad 1 - 1 Slavia Sofia BUL D1

28/09/2023 08:30

Etar 0 - 2 Pirin Blagoevgrad BUL D1

24/09/2023 11:00

Pirin Blagoevgrad 1 - 0 FK Levski Krumovgrad BUL D1

18/09/2023 10:30

FC Hebar Pazardzhik 1 - 2 Pirin Blagoevgrad BUL D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches CSKA Sofia

14/10/2023 04:00

CSKA Sofia 5 - 1 Litex Lovech INT CF

07/10/2023 07:45

CSKA Sofia 1 - 1 Levski Sofia BUL D1

02/10/2023 13:00

Lokomotiv Plovdiv 0 - 2 CSKA Sofia BUL D1

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

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

Goals

Scored

184

Avg. per game

0.67

Conceded

162

Avg. per game

0.59

Scored

201

Avg. per game

0.67

Conceded

106

Avg. per game

0.35

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 273 matches

YesNo

133 (49%)140 (51%)

In last 273 matches

NoYes

141 (47%)159 (53%)

Pirin Blagoevgrad

Recent matches

CSKA Sofia

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

/Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Pirin Blagoevgrad

CSKA Sofia

Shots

Pirin Blagoevgrad

Total shots

8.55 avg / game

Blocked

21 total

Avg. 1.31

CSKA Sofia

Total shots

12.06 avg / game

Blocked

164 total

Avg. 4.21

Pirin Blagoevgrad Pass CSKA Sofia

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

2596

Avg. 371 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Pirin Blagoevgrad

273

Played games

CSKA Sofia

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

131

0.44

3.55

968

Corners

1600

5.33

0.10

Throw-ins

814

2.71

0.41

111

Offsides

270

0.90

1.14

311

GK saves

409

1.36

Pirin Blagoevgrad

DISCIPLINARY

CSKA Sofia

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.95

533

647

2.16

0.08

0.10

3.18

868

Fouls

2119

7.06

0.00

Tackles

104

0.35

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How We Build the Pirin Blagoevgrad vs CSKA Sofia Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Pirin Blagoevgrad vs CSKA Sofia on 21 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.

Pirin Blagoevgrad vs CSKA Sofia Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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