CSKA 1948 vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv preview and prediction
The match
CSKA 1948 host Lokomotiv Plovdiv in the First League on Friday 28 August, with kick-off at 19:15 (WAT) at Bistritsa Stadium. CSKA 1948 are 4th with 29 points from 14 games (in the top four), while Lokomotiv Plovdiv sit 11th on 12 points (in the bottom half). A gap of 17 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
CSKA 1948's last 5: LWDWD Most recently they lost to Septemvri Sofia 0–1 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv's last 5: LLLLW Most recently they lost to Arda Kardzhali 0–1 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.5 per game.
CSKA 1948 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 0.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 5 March 2026, finished Lokomotiv Plovdiv 0–5 CSKA 1948.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 2.0 for CSKA 1948 and 0.6 for Lokomotiv Plovdiv. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 48%, both teams to score at 51%.
Our pre-match pick was CSKA 1948 to win – a 70% chance at odds of 1.50, above our fair price of 1.44, so there is value in it. Predicted score: CSKA 1948 1–0 Lokomotiv Plovdiv. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
CSKA 194870%fair 1.44 · @1.50
Draw19%fair 5.39 · @3.75
Lokomotiv Plovdiv12%fair 8.48 · @6.20
2.58Expected goals
1.95CSKA 1948 xG
0.63Lokomotiv Plovdiv xG
51%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–015%
2–014%
3–09%
1–19%
2–19%
0–08%
From our goals model: CSKA 1948 2.0 – 0.6 Lokomotiv Plovdiv expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for CSKA 1948 vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv?
Our pick is CSKA 1948 to win with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win CSKA 1948 vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv?
On our numbers CSKA 1948 have a 70% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Lokomotiv Plovdiv 12%.
How many goals will there be in CSKA 1948 vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for CSKA 1948 vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv?
Our predicted score is CSKA 1948 1–0 Lokomotiv Plovdiv, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is CSKA 1948 vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv?
CSKA 1948 vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv (First League) kicks off on Friday 28 August 2026 at 19:15 (West Africa Time) at Bistritsa 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.
