- CSKA Sofia have won the last two league H2H encounters including a 4-0 success away from home in Parva liga 2024/2025.
- CSKA Sofia have won three of their last four visits to Botev Plovdiv 1912 in Parva liga.
- Both sides begin their Parva liga 2025/2026 season with zero points, however, Botev Plovdiv 1912 sit third and CSKA Sofia 12th on the ladder due to alphabetical order.
Botev 1912 are going for it
The PFC Botev Plovdiv 1912 vs PFC CSKA Sofia preview comes with Botev Plovdiv 1912 having a new manager, Nikolay Kirov, to begin the new season after being handed the reigns on the 28th June 2025.
He will have a tough job on his hands after CSKA Sofia’s performance in the previous campaign, as they dominated recent head-to-head meetings by winning the last two encounters.
It’s an intense rivalry between these two Bulgarian giants and there will be a lot on the line on Saturday, which will make the margins slim and tempers likely to flare.
Our PFC Botev Plovdiv 1912 vs PFC CSKA Sofia prediction suggests that Ivelin Popov is the talisman of this Botev Plovdiv team, as he has scored three goals in his last five appearances across all competitions. He looks in great form and is likely to be the player that gets the job done when Botev Plovdiv need it most.
CSKA Sofia should take the points
CSKA Sofia bring their own tactics to the table, preferring a more balanced and patient style of football. Dusan Kerkez was confirmed as the club manager on June 4, 2025 and he will have had little time to work with the squad ahead of this clash, however, he will no doubt have brought new ideas to a side with lofty ambitions.
When considering the PFC Botev Plovdiv 1912 vs PFC CSKA Sofia odds, CSKA Sofia are the heavy favorites for this game at -123, while the hosts are the huge long shots at +369. The draw isn’t much more appealing at +250, but we’re not taking the favorites either. Instead, we’re going for ‘under 2.5 goals’ in the total goals market as a value bet, as CSKA Sofia are known for their defensive solidity in this derby.
Additionally, the PFC Botev Plovdiv 1912 vs PFC CSKA Sofia betting tips point towards a tight contest, so keep an eye on defensive stats before placing a wager. This PFC Botev Plovdiv 1912 vs PFC CSKA Sofia prediction lends further support to the under goals market for this encounter.
