Septemvri Sofia vs CSKA Sofia Prediction
Bulgaria · Regular Season - 4
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Statistical forecasts for entertainment purposes only - not betting or financial advice.
Septemvri Sofia vs CSKA Sofia: the result in context
CSKA Sofia beat Septemvri Sofia 3-0 in the First League on 9 Aug 2026. It was in line with recent form: CSKA Sofia had won 4 of their previous five, compared with 1 for Septemvri Sofia.
CSKA Sofia have had the better of this fixture, winning 5 of the 7 previous meetings, which averaged 1.9 goals a game. Referee Kristiyan Kolev averages 5.66 cards a game, 0.64 more 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
Septemvri Sofia
12V. Ivanov
13K. Onashchi
4M. Hristov
3S. Wade
8B. Penchev
26V. Ozornwafor
5Y. Baurenski
6P. Ferreira
11A. Dzhamov
17N. Fontaine
29F. Herard
21F. Lapoukhov
99J. Eto'o
5J. Gbamin
32F. Rodríguez
11M. Amine Brahimi
94I. Solet
6B. Jordão
30P. Panayotov
17Á. Martino
10J. Zwarts
28I. PittasSeptemvri Sofia Substitutes
CSKA Sofia Substitutes
Team Comparison
Septemvri SofiaCSKA SofiaAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Septemvri Sofia- Starts fast - scores more in 1st half (0.6 vs 0.1 in second half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
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 7 meetings, all competitions
Septemvri Sofia2Wins · 29%5Wins · 71%Previous meetings
28/02/2026Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia13/09/2025CSKA SofiaSeptemvri Sofia29/03/2025Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia05/10/2024CSKA SofiaSeptemvri Sofia26/02/2023Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia
01/12/2022Septemvri SofiaCSKA Sofia14/08/2022CSKA SofiaSeptemvri SofiaRecent Form
Septemvri Sofia
Levski SofiaSeptemvri Sofia
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Arda Kardzhali
LudogoretsSeptemvri SofiaSeptemvri Sofia
Hebar 1918Septemvri Sofia
Slavia SofiaSeptemvri Sofia
VihrenSeptemvri Sofia
MarekSeptemvri Sofia
Yantra 2019Septemvri Sofia
DobrudzhaCSKA Sofia
Maccabi Tel AvivCSKA SofiaCSKA Sofia
Dunav RuseCSKA Sofia
QarabagCSKA Sofia
Botev PlovdivQarabagCSKA SofiaSlavia SofiaCSKA Sofia
Derry CityCSKA SofiaCSKA SofiaDerry CityCSKA SofiaMarekCSKA Sofia
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Compared with other referees
5.66 cards a match, 0.64 more than other referees in the same competitions and seasons (5.02).
Cards come from 29 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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About the Septemvri 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.
Septemvri Sofia and CSKA Sofia in the First League table
The table shows a wide gap: CSKA Sofia are 2nd in the First League, while Septemvri Sofia sit 14th, 22 points behind. League goal record so far: Septemvri Sofia 10-23, 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.