Lokomotiv Sofia vs CSKA Sofia Prediction
Bulgaria · Regular Season - 6
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Lokomotiv Sofia vs CSKA Sofia: the result in context
CSKA Sofia beat Lokomotiv Sofia 2-0 in the First League on 16 Sep 2026. It was in line with recent form: CSKA Sofia had won 3 of their previous five, compared with none for Lokomotiv Sofia.
CSKA Sofia have had the better of this fixture, winning 6 of the 10 previous meetings, which averaged 1.8 goals a game. Referee M. Velikov averages 4.18 cards a game, 0.72 fewer than other referees in the same competitions.
Match Forecasts
Corner forecasts not available for this match
Card forecasts not available for this match
Match Events
Lineups
Lokomotiv Sofia
99M. Velichkov
14A. Lyaskov
91R. Bidounga
3K. Kostov
6Eirô
31K. Stanoev
20D. Kostadinov
7S. Delev
16M. Medfai
77C. Caruzo
29A. Aralica
21F. Lapoukhov
37B. Cotter
14T. Ivanov
4D. Almeida
17Á. Martino
99J. Eto'o
6B. Jordão
7M. Ebong
38L. Pereira
9S. Godoy
28I. PittasLokomotiv Sofia Substitutes
CSKA Sofia Substitutes
Match Stats
Lokomotiv SofiaCSKA Sofia Team Comparison
Lokomotiv SofiaCSKA SofiaAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Lokomotiv Sofia- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 67% of the time
- Scores more in 2nd half (1 vs 0.4 in first half)
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
CSKA Sofia- Leads at half-time in 60% of matches
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.2 vs 0.8 in first half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
Lokomotiv Sofia0Wins · 0%6Wins · 60%Previous meetings
08/03/2026CSKA SofiaLokomotiv Sofia
13/12/2025CSKA SofiaLokomotiv Sofia27/09/2025Lokomotiv SofiaCSKA Sofia02/04/2025CSKA SofiaLokomotiv Sofia16/09/2024Lokomotiv SofiaCSKA Sofia30/03/2024Lokomotiv SofiaCSKA Sofia28/09/2023CSKA SofiaLokomotiv Sofia06/11/2022CSKA SofiaLokomotiv Sofia16/07/2022Lokomotiv SofiaCSKA Sofia13/02/2022Lokomotiv SofiaCSKA SofiaRecent Form
Lokomotiv Sofia
Cherno More VarnaLokomotiv SofiaLokomotiv Sofia
Ludogorets
Dunav RuseLokomotiv Sofia
Arda KardzhaliLokomotiv SofiaLokomotiv Sofia
CSKA 1948
Slavia SofiaLokomotiv SofiaLokomotiv Sofia
Levski Sofia
Botev PlovdivLokomotiv SofiaLokomotiv Sofia
Teuta DurrësLokomotiv Sofia
DukagjiniCSKA SofiaCSKA SofiaArda KardzhaliLevski SofiaCSKA Sofia
Spartak VarnaCSKA SofiaCSKA SofiaCherno More VarnaCSKA Sofia
OFIOFICSKA SofiaCSKA Sofia
Botev VratsaCSKA Sofia
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Septemvri SofiaCSKA SofiaMaccabi Tel AvivCSKA SofiaReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
4.18 cards a match, 0.72 fewer than other referees in the same competitions and seasons (4.90).
Cards come from 17 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Levski Sofia | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 25:5 | +20 | 32 | WDWDW |
| 2 | CSKA Sofia | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 29:9 | +20 | 30 | WWDWW |
| 3 | Ludogorets | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 24:9 | +15 | 29 | WLWWW |
| 4 | CSKA 1948 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 31:14 | +17 | 28 | WWLWW |
| 5 | Botev Plovdiv | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 22:20 | +2 | 22 | WLWWW |
| 6 | Arda Kardzhali | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 16:18 | -2 | 18 | DLDLL |
| 7 | Spartak Varna | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 12:23 | -11 | 13 | LLWLD |
| 8 | Slavia Sofia | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 9:9 | 0 | 12 | DLLDW |
| 9 | Dunav Ruse | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 15:22 | -7 | 11 | LWWDL |
| 10 | Botev Vratsa | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10:21 | -11 | 10 | DLDDW |
| 11 |  Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 6:17 | -11 | 9 | LDDDL |
| 12 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 13 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 15:25 | -10 | 9 | LDDWL |
| 13 | Cherno More Varna | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 13:22 | -9 | 9 | WLDDL |
| 14 | Septemvri Sofia | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10:23 | -13 | 8 | LLLLL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Levski Sofia | 12 | 25:5 | 32 |
| 2 | CSKA Sofia | 12 | 29:9 | 30 |
| 3 | Ludogorets | 12 | 24:9 | 29 |
| 4 | CSKA 1948 | 13 | 31:14 | 28 |
| 5 | Botev Plovdiv | 13 | 22:20 | 22 |
| 6 | Arda Kardzhali | 12 | 16:18 | 18 |
| 7 | Spartak Varna | 13 | 12:23 | 13 |
| 8 | Slavia Sofia | 12 | 9:9 | 12 |
| 9 | Dunav Ruse | 13 | 15:22 | 11 |
| 10 | Botev Vratsa | 12 | 10:21 | 10 |
| 11 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 13 | 6:17 | 9 |
| 12 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 13 | 15:25 | 9 |
| 13 | Cherno More Varna | 12 | 13:22 | 9 |
| 14 | Septemvri Sofia | 12 | 10:23 | 8 |
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- Arda Kardzhali vs Cherno More Varna 19/09/26
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About the Lokomotiv Sofia vs CSKA Sofia forecast
The forecasts for this First League match are built from team Elo ratings, recent form, scoring data and the head-to-head record, and are updated as new data arrives before kickoff.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Lokomotiv Sofia and CSKA Sofia in the First League table
The table shows a wide gap: CSKA Sofia are 2nd in the First League, while Lokomotiv Sofia sit 12th, 21 points behind. League goal record so far: Lokomotiv Sofia 15-25, CSKA Sofia 29-9. The full standings are on the First League Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
CSKA Sofia have led at half-time in 60% of their recent matches. Some underlying data for this fixture is limited, which the model accounts for with a lower confidence rating.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.