The Bulgaria First League sees CSKA Sofia face Montana on 08.04.2026. With CSKA Sofia's superior form, they're expected to lead. Read through our detailed predictions, get insights on player performances, and bet wisely!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | CSKA 1948 | 27 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 45/28 | 53 |
| 4 | CSKA Sofia | 27 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 38/22 | 49 |
| 5 | Cherno More Varna | 27 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 32/19 | 43 |
| 14 | Beroe | 27 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 18/39 | 22 |
| 15 | Septemvri Sofia | 27 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 23/57 | 21 |
| 16 | Montana | 27 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 14/42 | 16 |
Key Player Statistics: Montana vs CSKA Sofia
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x 1 x 7 x 1 x 7Montana vs CSKA Sofia Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | CSKA Sofia | Montana | 02.11.2025 | 3-1 |
| First League | CSKA Sofia | Montana | 21.04.2021 | 6-0 |
| First League | Montana | CSKA Sofia | 08.11.2020 | 1-2 |
| Cup | Montana | CSKA Sofia | 25.09.2018 | 0-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Montana | Leningradets | 29.01.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Montana | Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe | 26.01.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Montana | Llapi | 23.01.2026 | 2-2 |
| First League | Montana | Beroe | 22.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Montana | 15.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| First League | Montana | Ludogorets | 09.03.2026 | 0-3 |
| First League | Spartak Varna | Montana | 03.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| First League | Montana | Botev Plovdiv | 27.02.2026 | 0-0 |
| First League | Dobrudzha | Montana | 21.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| First League | Septemvri Sofia | Montana | 16.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| 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 |
| First League | CSKA Sofia | Dobrudzha | 22.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| First League | Ludogorets | CSKA Sofia | 14.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| First League | CSKA Sofia | Lokomotiv Sofia | 08.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| First League | CSKA Sofia | Botev Vratsa | 04.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| First League | Septemvri Sofia | CSKA Sofia | 28.02.2026 | 2-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Montana VS CSKA Sofia
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Montana vs CSKA Sofia
Bookies' predictions
Montana
Betting Intelligence: Montana vs CSKA Sofia
Montana are rock bottom of the Bulgaria First League. CSKA Sofia are chasing a top-four finish. This one really doesn't need much of a setup — the stakes tell the story all by themselves.
Let's be honest from the start. The odds say it all. CSKA Sofia come in at just 1.40, while Montana are priced at a massive 8.00. The bookmakers have done their homework here, and I genuinely can't argue with them.
Look at the table and it hits you hard. Montana sit 16th with just 16 points from 27 games. They've conceded 42 goals this season — nearly one and a half per game. CSKA, on the other hand, are fourth with 49 points and a far more respectable defensive record of 22 goals against.
Here's what you need to watch for — Montana's recent form is genuinely alarming. They've lost six of their last seven First League matches, scoring just once in three of those games. They couldn't even keep it tight against mid-table sides. Against a team of CSKA's quality, that's a serious problem.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is just another routine fixture. The head-to-head record is strikingly one-sided. CSKA have won all four previous meetings, including a brutal 6-0 in 2021 and a comfortable 3-1 just back in November. Montana have never beaten them in this data set. Not once.
Here's a less obvious detail that jumped out at me. CSKA's top assist provider this season is listed with six assists from just one match — a striking number that suggests an extraordinary individual performance somewhere this term. That kind of creative output in one game shows there's genuine match-winner quality in this squad. Combined with striker S. Godoy's seven goals in 22 appearances, CSKA have real weapons going forward.
Tactically, Montana will almost certainly sit deep and try to absorb pressure. But with their defensive record this bad, holding CSKA out for 90 minutes seems unrealistic. CSKA's preseason friendlies also showed sharp attacking intent — 5-2 against Gangwon FC and 3-1 against Dunav Ruse suggest they're in good rhythm.
My bold prediction? CSKA Sofia win by at least two goals, with Godoy finding the net. The Over 2.5 goals market at this price looks like outstanding value, and CSKA on the Asian handicap deserves serious consideration too.
Montana need a miracle. CSKA need three points. Only one of those things is happening on Sunday.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Kamenov | Bulgaria | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| V. Tsekov | Bulgaria | 26 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| I. Kokonov | Bulgaria | 34 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Tungarov | Bulgaria | 27 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Todorov | Bulgaria | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Tomás Azevedo | Portugal | 25 | Midfielder | 180 | 72 |
| Márcio Rosa | Cape Verde | 29 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 80 |
| V. Simeonov | Bulgaria | 28 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| N. Borisov | Bulgaria | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| B. Dimitrov | Bulgaria | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| B. Vakadinov | Bulgaria | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| K. Iliev | Bulgaria | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| N. Ganchev | Bulgaria | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Mihaylov | Bulgaria | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Dinev | Bulgaria | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| V. Dobrev | Bulgaria | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Acheampong | Ghana | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| P. Ejike | Nigeria | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| P. Atanasov | Bulgaria | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| E. Ekele | Nigeria | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| 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 | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Busatto | Brazil | 35 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 78 |
| Adrián Lapeña | Spain | 29 | 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 | 22 | Midfielder | 175 | n/a |
| K. Dodaj | Albania | 20 | Midfielder | 174 | n/a |
| P. Panayotov | Bulgaria | 20 | Midfielder | 160 | n/a |
Montana vs CSKA Sofia match odds
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