PFC CSKA Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv Preview & Betting Tips

📋 Team Form

⚔️ Head-to-Head

In the last 2 meetings, PFC CSKA Sofia have 1W 1D 0L against Botev Plovdiv. Total goals 5 (3-2); both teams scored in 2 of 2.

  • PFC CSKA Sofia 2-1 Botev Plovdiv (22 Nov 2025)
  • Botev Plovdiv 1-1 PFC CSKA Sofia (19 Jul 2025)

📊 Key Stats

  • CSKA Sofia are 11th; Botev Plovdiv are 7th after 1 match each.
  • CSKA Sofia average 1.6 goals and concede 0.6 across their last 5 games.
  • Botev Plovdiv average 1.8 goals and concede 0.6 across their last 5 games.
  • Home win odds moved from 1.48 to 1.64; away odds shortened from 7.40 to 5.40.
  • 0 missing players are listed in the current squad update.

CSKA bring the steadier recent run into this preview. Their last five results read three wins and two draws, while Botev have won three of five but also taken one defeat. That keeps the home side slightly safer in prediction terms, even if the margin is not wide.

The scoring trend is close. Botev have been more productive at 1.8 goals per game over their recent five, but CSKA are not far behind at 1.6. The defensive line is identical at 0.6 conceded for each side, which points toward a controlled match rather than an open one. For betting tips, that balance matters as much as the table.

The odds still frame CSKA as the stronger side despite the drift from 1.48 to 1.64. Botev's shortening from 7.40 to 5.40 keeps the visitors relevant, and the h2h angle will interest readers, but the clearest call remains the home team in a tight contest.

🔮 Prediction

Home advantage and the stronger recent profile point to PFC CSKA Sofia to win - Expected score: 2-1.

🎯 Betting Picks

1X2: Home @1.62
Simple tip: The discussion backed CSKA Sofia as the clear market favorite, and the 2-1 article prediction plus neutral team news both support a home win.
Away O/U - EarlyGoals: Over 2.5 (minsnr=30|total=2.5) @7.07
Aggressive option: this higher-upside Away O/U - EarlyGoals: Over 2.5 angle is available at 7.07.

Betting Tips:

  • 1X2: Home @1.62

  • Away O/U - EarlyGoals: Over 2.5 (minsnr=30|total=2.5) @7.07