On 23.08.2026, the Bulgaria First League sees CSKA 1948 go up against Septemvri Sofia. Anticipate a match where CSKA 1948's prowess and strategic acumen are on full display. Our extensive match preview offers insights into team dynamics, tactical nuances, and provides betting advice tailored to guide you towards a profitable bet on CSKA 1948.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | CSKA Sofia | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13/3 | 13 |
| 3 | CSKA 1948 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13/6 | 13 |
| 4 | Levski Sofia | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9/2 | 12 |
| 8 | Slavia Sofia | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4/2 | 5 |
| 9 | Septemvri Sofia | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3/9 | 4 |
| 10 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3/7 | 3 |
Key Player Statistics: Septemvri Sofia vs CSKA 1948
Septemvri Sofia vs CSKA 1948 Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | Septemvri Sofia | CSKA 1948 | 03.12.2025 | 1-4 |
| First League | CSKA 1948 | Septemvri Sofia | 01.08.2025 | 2-1 |
| First League | CSKA 1948 | Septemvri Sofia | 11.05.2025 | 2-0 |
| First League | CSKA 1948 | Septemvri Sofia | 03.12.2024 | 2-0 |
| First League | Septemvri Sofia | CSKA 1948 | 25.09.2024 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CSKA 1948 | Septemvri Sofia | 17.11.2023 | 2-1 |
| First League | Septemvri Sofia | CSKA 1948 | 14.04.2023 | 1-3 |
| First League | CSKA 1948 | Septemvri Sofia | 16.09.2022 | 1-0 |
| Second League | CSKA 1948 | Septemvri Sofia | 23.09.2019 | 5-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | Spartak Varna | Septemvri Sofia | 17.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| First League | Septemvri Sofia | CSKA Sofia | 09.08.2026 | 0-3 |
| First League | Levski Sofia | Septemvri Sofia | 01.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| First League | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | Septemvri Sofia | 26.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| First League | Septemvri Sofia | Arda Kardzhali | 18.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Ludogorets | Septemvri Sofia | 10.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Septemvri Sofia | Hebar 1918 | 07.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Septemvri Sofia | Slavia Sofia | 04.07.2026 | 2-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Septemvri Sofia | Vihren | 01.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Septemvri Sofia | Marek | 27.06.2026 | 3-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | CSKA 1948 | Cherno More Varna | 14.08.2026 | 4-1 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | CSKA 1948 | Panathinaikos | 11.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| First League | Lokomotiv Sofia | CSKA 1948 | 08.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Panathinaikos | CSKA 1948 | 05.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| First League | CSKA 1948 | Arda Kardzhali | 31.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | CSKA 1948 | Spartak Trnava | 28.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| 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 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Septemvri Sofia VS CSKA 1948
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Septemvri Sofia vs CSKA 1948
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Septemvri Sofia vs CSKA 1948
htmlSome matches just feel like a foregone conclusion before a ball is even kicked. This is one of them — and yet, there's still plenty to chew on if you know where to look.
Septemvri Sofia host CSKA 1948 in the Bulgaria First League, and the gap between these two sides right now is genuinely staggering. CSKA sit second in the table with 13 points from just five games, scoring 13 goals along the way. Septemvri? One point from four games, two goals scored, nine conceded. That's not a soft patch — that's a crisis.
Don't be fooled by the home advantage narrative here. Septemvri's own ground hasn't been a fortress this season. They've been cut open repeatedly, and the numbers don't lie.
The head-to-head record tells an equally brutal story. CSKA have won five of their last six competitive meetings. That 1-4 loss Septemvri suffered at home earlier this season — yes, at home — is the most telling stat of all. These sides met at Septemvri's ground and the visitors ran riot. That result is sitting right there in the data, and I think it shapes everything about this fixture.
Here's what you need to watch for — CSKA's creative engine. Rusev leads the team with four assists, while Tsonev and Frédéric Maciel each chip in with three. That's a team built on combination play and quick transitions. Septemvri's leaky defence simply doesn't have the tools to handle that kind of variety.
The surprising statistical insight that bettors should absolutely not ignore? Septemvri have conceded nine goals in just four league games. That's an average of over two per match. CSKA, meanwhile, have scored 13 in five. The maths practically writes itself.
On the disciplinary side, Septemvri's Öznaşçı already has seven yellows, while Ozornwafor has a red card to his name. With CSKA likely to press and provoke, a card market play on a Septemvri defender looks genuinely interesting. The cards market is worth a serious look here.
My prediction: CSKA 1948 win, comfortably. I'd go 0-3 to the visitors, with at least one goal before half-time. The CSKA win with a -1.5 Asian handicap at roughly 1.60 represents real value given everything we know. Back CSKA to score over 2.5 goals — that feels like the sharpest play on the board.
Buckle up. This could get very one-sided, very fast.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| André Filipe Rio Liberal | Portugal | 24 | Forward | 181 cm | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Marinov | Bulgaria | 26 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| D. Medina | Bolivia | 24 | Defender | 172 | 68 |
| A. Hoffmann | Germany | 33 | Defender | 190 | 84 |
| L. Dvali | Georgia | 31 | Defender | 191 | 80 |
| O. Gašević | Montenegro | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Frédéric Maciel | Portugal | 32 | Midfielder | 175 | 65 |
| H. Cuellar | Bolivia | 26 | Midfielder | 180 | 77 |
| M. Zemzemi | Tunisia | 27 | Midfielder | 183 | 73 |
| J. Meyer | France | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| G. Rusev | Bulgaria | 28 | Attacker | 177 | 73 |
| A. Iliev | Bulgaria | 31 | Attacker | 189 | n/a |
| M. Diallo | Germany | 29 | Attacker | 179 | n/a |
| Elias Franco | Brazil | 30 | Attacker | 180 | 74 |
| D. Sheytanov | Bulgaria | 27 | Goalkeeper | 189 | n/a |
| A. Bozhev | Bulgaria | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| E. Parkhomenko | Belarus | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| F. Soltani | Tunisia | 26 | Defender | 178 | n/a |
| D. Grivić | Montenegro | 30 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| K. Strinski | Bulgaria | 20 | Attacker | 175 | 70 |
| M. Boychev | Bulgaria | 18 | Midfielder | 165 | n/a |
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