Lokomotiv Sofia vs CSKA 1948 preview and prediction
The match
Lokomotiv Sofia host CSKA 1948 in the First League on Saturday 8 August, with kick-off at 17:00 (WAT) at Stadion Lokomotiv. Lokomotiv Sofia are 14th with 9 points from 14 games (in the bottom three), while CSKA 1948 sit 4th on 29 points (in the top four). A gap of 20 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Lokomotiv Sofia's last 5: DLDDD Most recently they drew with Slavia Sofia 1–1 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 1.7 conceded.
CSKA 1948's last 5: DWDWD Most recently they drew with Panathinaikos 1–1 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 0.8 conceded.
CSKA 1948 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.2 for Lokomotiv Sofia and 1.5 for CSKA 1948. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 60%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Lokomotiv Sofia 33%, draw 22%, CSKA 1948 45%.
Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.70.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 73% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Lokomotiv Sofia 1–1 CSKA 1948. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Lokomotiv Sofia33%fair 2.99 · @2.80
Draw22%fair 4.59 · @3.25
CSKA 194845%fair 2.23 · @2.30
2.72Expected goals
1.23Lokomotiv Sofia xG
1.48CSKA 1948 xG
60%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–110%
1–29%
1–08%
2–17%
0–27%
From our goals model: Lokomotiv Sofia 1.2 – 1.5 CSKA 1948 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
CSKA 1948 to win✓
45%
2.23
2.30
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.28
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
60%
1.66
1.70
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
73%
1.36
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
50%
1.99
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
72%
1.39
1.28
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
42%
2.38
–
Half-time / full-time
HT CSKA 1948 / FT CSKA 1948✗
25%
3.94
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
10%
10.21
–
Form
Lokomotiv Sofia – last 6
DLDDDL
31 Jul
@ Slavia Sofia
1–1
D
25 Jul
vs Levski Sofia
1–2
L
21 Jul
@ Botev Plovdiv
1–1
D
11 Jul
vs Teuta Durrës
0–0
D
4 Jul
vs Dukagjini
3–3
D
22 May
@ Spartak Varna
0–3
L
1.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
CSKA 1948 – last 6
DWDWDD
5 Aug
@ Panathinaikos
1–1
D
31 Jul
vs Arda Kardzhali
2–1
W
28 Jul
vs Spartak Trnava
0–0
D
25 Jul
vs Botev Vratsa
2–1
W
22 Jul
@ Spartak Trnava
0–0
D
17 Jul
@ Spartak Varna
2–2
D
1.2Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Lokomotiv Sofia and CSKA 1948.
What is the prediction for Lokomotiv Sofia vs CSKA 1948?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Lokomotiv Sofia vs CSKA 1948?
On our numbers Lokomotiv Sofia have a 33% chance of winning, the draw 22% and CSKA 1948 45%.
How many goals will there be in Lokomotiv Sofia vs CSKA 1948?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Lokomotiv Sofia vs CSKA 1948?
Our predicted score is Lokomotiv Sofia 1–1 CSKA 1948, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Lokomotiv Sofia vs CSKA 1948?
Lokomotiv Sofia vs CSKA 1948 (First League) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Stadion Lokomotiv.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
