Get ready for an exhilarating clash in the Bulgaria First League on 31.07.2026! When CSKA 1948, a powerhouse team, faces off against Arda Kardzhali, expectations are high for a thrilling game. Dive into our detailed analysis as CSKA 1948 aims to dominate. Don't miss out on our expert predictions and make your bet with confidence!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Spartak Varna | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5/2 | 4 |
| 3 | CSKA 1948 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4/3 | 4 |
| 4 | Arda Kardzhali | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2/1 | 4 |
| 5 | Ludogorets | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 3 |
Key Player Statistics: CSKA 1948 vs Arda Kardzhali
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x 2 x 6 x 1 x 7 x 1 x 6CSKA 1948 vs Arda Kardzhali Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | Arda Kardzhali | CSKA 1948 | 22.11.2025 | 3-0 |
| First League | CSKA 1948 | Arda Kardzhali | 18.07.2025 | 1-0 |
| First League | Arda Kardzhali | CSKA 1948 | 03.03.2025 | 1-0 |
| First League | CSKA 1948 | Arda Kardzhali | 21.10.2024 | 1-2 |
| First League | Arda Kardzhali | CSKA 1948 | 20.05.2024 | 0-0 |
| First League | CSKA 1948 | Arda Kardzhali | 29.04.2024 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CSKA 1948 | Arda Kardzhali | 24.01.2024 | 1-0 |
| First League | CSKA 1948 | Arda Kardzhali | 14.12.2023 | 1-0 |
| First League | Arda Kardzhali | CSKA 1948 | 27.11.2023 | 0-3 |
| Cup | Arda Kardzhali | CSKA 1948 | 05.04.2023 | 0-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | CSKA 1948 | Botev Vratsa | 25.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Spartak Trnava | CSKA 1948 | 22.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| First League | Spartak Varna | CSKA 1948 | 17.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Železničar Pančevo | CSKA 1948 | 07.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | NK Varazdin | CSKA 1948 | 04.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CSKA 1948 | Maribor | 01.07.2026 | 3-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CSKA 1948 | FK Partizan | 29.06.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CSKA 1948 | Drita | 21.06.2026 | 4-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CSKA 1948 | Gangwon FC | 01.02.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CSKA 1948 | Slovan Bratislava | 26.01.2026 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | Arda Kardzhali | Slavia Sofia | 24.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| First League | Septemvri Sofia | Arda Kardzhali | 18.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Botev Vratsa | Arda Kardzhali | 10.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Arda Kardzhali | Beitar Jerusalem | 07.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | Arda Kardzhali | 04.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rilski Sportist | Arda Kardzhali | 01.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Botev Plovdiv | Arda Kardzhali | 26.06.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Arda Kardzhali | Neftchi | 29.01.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Arda Kardzhali | FC UFA | 26.01.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Wieczysta Kraków | Arda Kardzhali | 23.01.2026 | 2-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: CSKA 1948 VS Arda Kardzhali
Last 20 Matches Statistics: CSKA 1948 vs Arda Kardzhali
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: CSKA 1948 vs Arda Kardzhali
Something big is brewing in the Bulgaria First League. CSKA 1948 host Arda Kardzhali this weekend, and the numbers tell a story that casual fans might completely overlook.
Both sides sit on four points from two games, locked together at second and third in the early standings. This is essentially a battle for top-spot positioning right now. That alone makes it unmissable.
Here's what you need to watch for, because the head-to-head history is genuinely fascinating. CSKA 1948 have been dominant at home in this fixture for years — winning at home against Arda in November 2023, February 2023, May 2022, and a stunning 5-1 back in that same season. But something shifted recently. Arda came to Sofia in November 2025 and won 3-0. That was a statement. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that CSKA automatically have the home advantage here — Arda have proven they can travel and dominate.
CSKA arrive in decent nick. They beat Botev Vratsa 2-1 on opening day and even held their own against Spartak Trnava in European qualifying. Their assist leaders — G. Rusev and Frédéric Maciel — suggest a team that creates through combination play. Watch the wide areas. That's where CSKA build their rhythm.
Arda, meanwhile, look quietly dangerous. They beat Slavia Sofia on the opening weekend and are yet to concede more than one goal in any competitive match this season. L. Kotev drives everything for them — four assists last season, seven yellow cards, and clearly someone who lives at the heart of the action. If he's on it, Arda are genuinely difficult to break down.
Here's my surprising statistical insight for you. In the last six competitive head-to-head meetings, four have produced under 2.5 goals. That pattern is hard to ignore, especially with Arda's defensive solidity this early in the season. The Under 2.5 goals market at likely short odds still carries real value here.
For those looking at cards markets, Arda are a disciplined but aggressive side. David Akintola Idowu carries two red cards in 27 appearances — that's a player who lives on the edge. With CSKA's energetic home pressing, there's genuine potential for early bookings in midfield. The cards market deserves your attention.
My prediction? I'm going CSKA 1948 to win 1-0. Home advantage, early-season motivation, and a fixture that historically produces tight, low-scoring games all point that way. At odds of 2.00, that's fair value for a disciplined home side with something to prove after last season's 3-0 humiliation.
This one has all the ingredients of a proper football battle. Tactical, intense, and potentially decided by a single moment of quality. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Iliev | Bulgaria | 31 | Attacker | 189 | n/a |
| P. Vitanov | Bulgaria | 31 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| G. Rusev | Bulgaria | 28 | Midfielder | 177 | 73 |
| M. Diallo | Germany | 29 | Attacker | 179 | n/a |
| B. Benamar | Morocco | 29 | Defender | 191 | 85 |
| Zé Santos | Brazil | 27 | Midfielder | 187 | 82 |
| Wagninho | Brazil | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Frédéric Maciel | Portugal | 32 | Midfielder | 175 | 65 |
| Juanmi Carrión | Spain | 28 | Defender | 177 | 73 |
| Elias Franco | Brazil | 30 | Midfielder | 180 | 74 |
| J. Martínez | Bolivia | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| D. Sheytanov | Bulgaria | 27 | Goalkeeper | 189 | n/a |
| B. Sobrero | Argentina | 27 | Midfielder | ||
| E. Tsenov | Bulgaria | 24 | Defender | 191 | n/a |
| D. Medina | Bolivia | 24 | Defender | 172 | 68 |
| S. Vasilev | Bulgaria | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| N. Fonkeu | Belgium | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Acheampong | Ghana | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| K. Eta | Cameroon | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Boychev | Bulgaria | 18 | Midfielder | 165 | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Gospodinov | Bulgaria | 32 | Goalkeeper | 186 | n/a |
| V. Velev | Ukraine | 26 | Defender | 179 | 68 |
| F. Eboa Eboa | Cameroon | 29 | Defender | 186 | 80 |
| C. Hüseynov | Azerbaijan | 23 | Defender | 183 | n/a |
| D. Velkovski | Bulgaria | 31 | Defender | 185 | 68 |
| David Akintola Idowu | Nigeria | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| L. Kotev | Bulgaria | 28 | Midfielder | 185 | 75 |
| S. Kovachev | Bulgaria | 28 | Midfielder | 175 | 67 |
| S. Yusein | Bulgaria | 30 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| B. Karagaren | Bulgaria | 33 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| K. Nikolov | Bulgaria | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Andre Shinyashiki | Brazil | 29 | Attacker | 176 | 69 |
| A. Vutov | Bulgaria | 30 | Midfielder | 178 | n/a |
| Patrick Luan | Brazil | 27 | Attacker | 179 | 78 |
| Isnaba Mané | Portugal | 22 | Attacker | 177 | 73 |
| E. Viyachki | Bulgaria | 36 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Yusuf | Bulgaria | 34 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Cascardo | Brazil | 29 | Defender | 174 | 66 |
| B. Akandzha | Bulgaria | 17 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| I. Tilev | Bulgaria | 27 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
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