The Bulgaria First League brings a not-to-miss match on 02.08.2026 where CSKA Sofia will face Dunav Ruse. With a clear advantage in terms of player quality and team cohesion, CSKA Sofia is likely to dominate. Visit our website for a comprehensive match preview, including predictions and betting tips that favor CSKA Sofia.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Botev Plovdiv | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 8 | CSKA Sofia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 |
| 9 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2/3 | 1 |
| 12 | Cherno More Varna | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1/4 | 1 |
| 13 | Septemvri Sofia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2/3 | 1 |
| 14 | Dunav Ruse | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/2 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: CSKA Sofia vs Dunav Ruse
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x 9 x 1 x 8 x 8CSKA Sofia vs Dunav Ruse Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | CSKA Sofia | Dunav Ruse | 31.01.2026 | 3-1 |
| First League | CSKA Sofia | Dunav Ruse | 14.12.2019 | 4-0 |
| First League | Dunav Ruse | CSKA Sofia | 25.08.2019 | 1-1 |
| First League | Dunav Ruse | CSKA Sofia | 24.11.2018 | 0-2 |
| First League | CSKA Sofia | Dunav Ruse | 05.08.2018 | 3-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | CSKA Sofia | Botev Plovdiv | 27.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| UEFA Europa League | Qarabag | CSKA Sofia | 23.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| First League | Slavia Sofia | CSKA Sofia | 20.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| UEFA Europa League | Derry City | CSKA Sofia | 16.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| UEFA Europa League | CSKA Sofia | Derry City | 09.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CSKA Sofia | Marek | 03.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Odra Opole | CSKA Sofia | 28.06.2026 | 2-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CSKA Sofia | Polessya | 24.06.2026 | 0-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Brinje-Grosuplje | CSKA Sofia | 20.06.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CSKA Sofia | Dunav Ruse | 31.01.2026 | 3-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | Dunav Ruse | Ludogorets | 27.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| First League | Levski Sofia | Dunav Ruse | 17.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Cherno More Varna | Dunav Ruse | 11.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Dunav Ruse | Dobrudzha | 01.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Spartak Varna | Dunav Ruse | 27.06.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Dunav Ruse | Lokomotiv G. Oryahovitsa | 20.06.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CSKA Sofia | Dunav Ruse | 31.01.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Etar Veliko Tarnovo | Dunav Ruse | 28.01.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Dunav Ruse | Spartak Varna | 24.01.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CS Dinamo București | Dunav Ruse | 17.01.2026 | 0-5 |
Comparative Team Statistics: CSKA Sofia VS Dunav Ruse
Last 20 Matches Statistics: CSKA Sofia vs Dunav Ruse
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: CSKA Sofia vs Dunav Ruse
CSKA Sofia against a newly promoted side. On paper, it should be straightforward. But football has never cared much for what looks good on paper.
Dunav Ruse have earned their place in the Bulgaria First League after grinding through the Second Division. They arrive here as massive outsiders at 13.00, and honestly, that price tells you everything about how the market sees this one.
Here's what you need to watch for, though. CSKA Sofia are not exactly in sparkling form. They drew their opening league game against Slavia Sofia and have looked defensively solid but toothless going forward at times. Their Europa League campaign showed both sides of the coin — brave wins over Derry City, but then a goalless draw against Qarabag that raised questions.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that CSKA will simply roll over the new boys. The head-to-head history does favour the Sofia giants heavily — a 4-0 demolition in 2019 at home and a 3-0 win before that — but Dunav held them to a 1-1 draw away in August 2019. These lads can dig in.
Here's the surprising insight most casual fans will miss. Dunav's preseason was genuinely poor. They lost to Lokomotiv G. Oryahovitsa, were thumped 5-0 by CS Dinamo București in January, and their attacking output has been almost non-existent. They scored just once in their opening First League game, a 2-1 loss to Levski. They are not set up to hurt CSKA.
The real story is in the CSKA midfield. J. Eto'o has registered seven assists and eight yellow cards already — a player who makes things happen but also lives on the edge. He'll be central to everything. Bruno Jordão is another one to watch, sitting on nine yellows. Expect aggression and intensity from the hosts.
From a betting perspective, CSKA at 1.22 is short, but the value might actually be in the over goals market combined with a CSKA win. They've scored freely against Dunav historically, and the visitors have shown limited defensive organisation at this level so far.
My bold prediction: CSKA win 3-0, with J. Eto'o grabbing an assist inside the first half. The yellow card market for Jordão also looks worth a serious look given his disciplinary record.
This is CSKA's home. Their fortress. Their moment to send a statement to the rest of the league. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Turitsov | Bulgaria | 27 | Defender | 170 | n/a |
| L. Dellova | Kosovo | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| I. Pittas | Cyprus | 30 | 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 | 33 | Defender | 176 | 70 |
| O. Skarsem | Norway | 28 | 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 | 27 | 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 | 21 | Midfielder | 160 | n/a |
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