The countdown is on for an enthralling Bulgaria First League match on 13.05.2026 as CSKA Sofia prepares to face CSKA 1948. With a slight edge over their rivals, CSKA Sofia is expected to dominate, but surprises are always part of football. Our detailed preview includes everything from tactical analysis to key player form. Ensure you’ve read our expert predictions to bet wisely!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A PFG: Regular season | |||||||
| 1 | Levski Sofia | 30 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 64/22 | 70 |
| 2 | Ludogorets | 30 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 57/20 | 60 |
| 3 | CSKA 1948 | 30 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 50/31 | 59 |
| 4 | CSKA Sofia | 30 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 43/23 | 56 |
| 5 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 30 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 30/33 | 46 |
| 6 | Cherno More Varna | 30 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 33/26 | 44 |
| 7 | Arda Kardzhali | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 33/27 | 44 |
| 8 | Botev Plovdiv | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 40/37 | 40 |
| 9 | Slavia Sofia | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 36/33 | 39 |
| 10 | Botev Vratsa | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 24/26 | 38 |
| 11 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 30 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 40/39 | 37 |
| 12 | Spartak Varna | 30 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 25/50 | 27 |
| 13 | Dobrudzha | 30 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 23/43 | 26 |
| 14 | Septemvri Sofia | 30 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 25/58 | 26 |
| 15 | Beroe | 30 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 19/44 | 23 |
| 16 | Montana | 30 | 3 | 8 | 19 | 15/45 | 17 |
| A PFG: Championship Group | |||||||
| 1 | Levski Sofia | 32 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 68/23 | 76 |
| 2 | CSKA 1948 | 32 | 19 | 5 | 8 | 52/33 | 62 |
| 3 | Ludogorets | 32 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 58/23 | 60 |
| 4 | CSKA Sofia | 32 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 45/26 | 59 |
Key Player Statistics: CSKA Sofia vs CSKA 1948
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | CSKA 1948 | CSKA Sofia | 08.05.2026 | 0-1 |
| First League | CSKA 1948 | CSKA Sofia | 14.02.2026 | 0-2 |
| Cup | CSKA Sofia | CSKA 1948 | 10.02.2026 | 2-0 |
| First League | CSKA Sofia | CSKA 1948 | 24.08.2025 | 0-1 |
| First League | CSKA Sofia | CSKA 1948 | 07.12.2024 | 2-2 |
| First League | CSKA 1948 | CSKA Sofia | 07.11.2024 | 1-3 |
| First League | CSKA Sofia | CSKA 1948 | 31.05.2024 | 0-2 |
| First League | CSKA 1948 | CSKA Sofia | 09.03.2024 | 1-2 |
| First League | CSKA Sofia | CSKA 1948 | 17.09.2023 | 2-0 |
| First League | CSKA Sofia | CSKA 1948 | 03.06.2023 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | CSKA Sofia | Dunav Ruse | 31.01.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CSKA Sofia | Gangwon FC | 23.01.2026 | 5-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CSKA Sofia | LNZ Cherkasy | 21.01.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CSKA Sofia | Mlada Boleslav | 17.01.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CSKA Sofia | Korona Kielce | 14.01.2026 | 0-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | CSKA 1948 | Gangwon FC | 01.02.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CSKA 1948 | Slovan Bratislava | 26.01.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CSKA 1948 | Spartak Trnava | 22.01.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CSKA 1948 | Jagiellonia | 19.01.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CSKA 1948 | Lask Linz | 15.01.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rapid | CSKA 1948 | 11.01.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CSKA 1948 | Göztepe | 10.01.2026 | 1-2 |
| First League | CSKA 1948 | CSKA Sofia | 08.05.2026 | 0-1 |
| First League | Levski Sofia | CSKA 1948 | 02.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| First League | Ludogorets | CSKA 1948 | 25.04.2026 | 1-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: CSKA Sofia VS CSKA 1948
Last 20 Matches Statistics: CSKA Sofia vs CSKA 1948
Bookies' predictions
CSKA Sofia
Betting Intelligence: CSKA Sofia vs CSKA 1948
Sofia is about to witness one of Bulgarian football's most electrically charged derbies. CSKA Sofia host CSKA 1948 in a Bulgaria First League clash that carries massive weight at both ends of the table. Three points separate these two sides, with CSKA 1948 sitting second and CSKA Sofia fourth. This is the kind of game that can reshape a season in ninety minutes.
The head-to-head record tells a fascinating story. CSKA Sofia have dominated this fixture in recent meetings. They beat CSKA 1948 twice in February alone — 2-0 in the Cup and 2-0 away in the league. That is four goals scored, zero conceded across two games this year. Don't be fooled by CSKA 1948's second-place standing. When these two meet, the older club has been the sharper side.
Here's what you need to watch for — CSKA Sofia's defensive solidity is genuinely impressive. They have conceded just 26 goals in 32 league games. That is the tightest defence in this fixture's recent context. CSKA 1948 have scored 52 goals this season, but their top scorer M. Diallo will need to be at his very best to unlock a backline this organised.
Going forward, Godoy leads CSKA Sofia's attack with 9 league goals. Meanwhile, J. Eto'o — yes, that name — has quietly registered 7 assists this season. That creative output is a weapon the home side will look to deploy. The combination of those two could be the difference in what promises to be a tight, physical contest.
The surprising statistical detail here is the card count. Bruno Jordão carries 9 yellow cards already, and Á. Martino has 8. In a derby of this intensity, disciplinary pressure on CSKA Sofia's midfield could be a genuine factor. The bookings market at around 3-4 cards in the game looks genuinely interesting given the personnel involved.
The odds tell their own story. CSKA Sofia are priced at 1.64, and I think that reflects the reality of this fixture. Their recent form — wins over Ludogorets, Beroe, and Montana — shows a team building momentum at exactly the right time. CSKA 1948 at 5.30 feels too long to completely ignore, but the value genuinely lies with the home side.
My prediction: CSKA Sofia win 2-0. Back that scoreline, watch for a Godoy goal, and expect bookings to flow freely in midfield. Saturday night in Sofia is going to be electric.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Turitsov | Bulgaria | 26 | Defender | 170 | n/a |
| L. Dellova | Kosovo | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| I. Pittas | Cyprus | 29 | Attacker | 180 | 71 |
| L. Cooper | Scotland | 34 | Defender | 186 | 73 |
| J. Lokilo | Congo DR | 27 | Midfielder | 175 | 65 |
| T. Vion | France | 32 | Defender | 185 | 81 |
| M. Pinto | Luxembourg | 32 | Defender | 176 | 70 |
| O. Skarsem | Norway | 27 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| I. Tasev | Bulgaria | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Busatto | Brazil | 35 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 78 |
| Adrián Lapeña | Spain | 30 | Midfielder | 182 | 70 |
| D. Seger | Sweden | 26 | Midfielder | 180 | 71 |
| J. Eto'o | Cameroon | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Pastor | Brazil | 26 | Defender | 176 | 78 |
| S. Godoy | Argentina | 25 | Attacker | 182 | 69 |
| Y. Bornosuzov | Bulgaria | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| G. Chorbadzhiyski | Bulgaria | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Sanyang | Gambia | 23 | Midfielder | 175 | n/a |
| K. Dodaj | Albania | 20 | Midfielder | 174 | n/a |
| P. Panayotov | Bulgaria | 20 | Midfielder | 160 | n/a |
| 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 | 27 | 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 | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Boychev | Bulgaria | 18 | Midfielder | 165 | n/a |
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