Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓50% · @1.60
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗15% · fair 6.73
CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa preview and prediction
The match
The First League sees CSKA Sofia take on Botev Vratsa on Sunday 16 August, kicking off at 17:00 (WAT) at Vasil Levski National Stadium. CSKA Sofia are 1st with 34 points from 14 games (top of the table), while Botev Vratsa sit 13th on 10 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 24 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
CSKA Sofia's last 5: LWWWD Most recently they lost to Maccabi Tel Aviv 1–3 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Botev Vratsa's last 5: LLLDW Most recently they lost to Slavia Sofia 0–3 at home. They average 1.0 scored and 1.7 conceded.
CSKA Sofia arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 0.8.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 4 March 2026, finished CSKA Sofia 1–0 Botev Vratsa.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 2.2 for CSKA Sofia and 0.6 for Botev Vratsa. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 52%, both teams to score at 50%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: CSKA Sofia 73%, draw 19%, Botev Vratsa 8%.
Both teams to score: no (50%) at 1.60.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: CSKA Sofia 2–0 Botev Vratsa. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
CSKA Sofia73%fair 1.37 · @1.28
Draw19%fair 5.15 · @4.50
Botev Vratsa8%fair 12.85 · @10.00
2.76Expected goals
2.17CSKA Sofia xG
0.59Botev Vratsa xG
50%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–015%
1–014%
3–011%
2–19%
1–18%
3–16%
From our goals model: CSKA Sofia 2.2 – 0.6 Botev Vratsa expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa?
On our numbers CSKA Sofia have a 73% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Botev Vratsa 8%.
How many goals will there be in CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa?
Our predicted score is CSKA Sofia 2–0 Botev Vratsa, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa?
CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa (First League) kicks off on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Vasil Levski National Stadium.
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.
