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Bulgaria. First League

CSKA Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv: Prediction, Odds & Analysis

CSKA Sofia CSKA SofiavsBotev Plovdiv Botev Plovdiv
Our predictionCSKA Sofia to win
Model score: High · 79/100
Score hint: 1-0

The model puts CSKA Sofia at 59%. The model leans toward CSKA Sofia. Confidence: high.

Why this prediction

+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.

Win probabilities

1 · CSKA SofiaDraw2 · Botev Plovdiv
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Model vs market

Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.

BTTSNo1.88+6.8%
1X2CSKA Sofia1.63+1.5%
1X2Botev Plovdiv5.20-0.6%
1X2Draw3.74-0.9%
BTTSYes1.82-6.8%
Our model BookmakerPositive edge = model disagreement, not a value bet. Not betting advice.

Recent form

CSKA SofiaDDWWW
Botev PlovdivDWWLW
Team strength rating
CSKA Sofia
74
Botev Plovdiv
42

Most likely scorelines

1-013.6%
2-013.1%
1-19.8%
2-19.5%
3-08.4%
0-07.0%

Expected goals

1.93CSKA Sofia
xG
0.72Botev Plovdiv
Over 2.5 goals49%
Both teams to score44%

Match DNA

AttackDefenseFormStrengthH2HVenue
CSKA Sofia Botev Plovdiv

Key points

Betting angles

MarketPickOddsAssessment
1X2CSKA Sofia win1.63Fair (+1.5%)

Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.

Scoreline probability matrix

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114104
21393
3862
4431
521

Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.

Full analysis

The model puts CSKA Sofia at 59%. The model puts the draw at 24%. The model puts Botev Plovdiv at 17%. The model's most likely scoreline is 1-0.

The market leans toward CSKA Sofia. CSKA Sofia is priced at 1.63. The draw is priced at 3.74. Botev Plovdiv is priced at 5.2.

CSKA Sofia have won 4 of the head-to-head meetings. Botev Plovdiv have won 1 of the head-to-head meetings. The sides have drawn 1 of their head-to-head meetings.

CSKA Sofia have 3 wins in their last 5 matches. Botev Plovdiv have 3 wins in their last 5 matches.

The model gives 44% for both teams to score. The model gives 49% for over 2.5 goals.

This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite, CSKA Sofia or Botev Plovdiv?

Our model rates CSKA Sofia as the most likely outcome at 59% probability.

What's a likely scoreline for CSKA Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?

A scoreline around 1-0 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.

What's the head-to-head record?

In the last 6 meetings: 4 CSKA Sofia wins, 1 draws, 1 Botev Plovdiv wins.

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League table

Bulgaria. First League
#TeamGPWLTGPts
1Levski Sofia22004:26
2Spartak Varna21015:24
3CSKA Sofia 194821014:34
4Arda Kardzhali21012:14
5Ludogorets 194511001:03
6Lokomotiv Plovdiv21102:23
7Botev Plovdiv10011:11
8CSKA Sofia10010:01
9Lokomotiv Sofia20112:31
10Botev Vratsa20112:31
11Slavia Sofia20110:11
12Cherno More Varna20111:41
13Septemvri Sofia20112:31
14Dunav Ruse10101:20
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