- Head-to-head: FC CSKA 1948 and PFC CSKA Sofia have won one each of their last two meetings, with the visitors coming out on top in their most recent league clash.
- Away form: PFC CSKA Sofia have struggled away from home this season (W6, D4, L5), but are a very compact and solid outfit when in possession, conceding just 14 goals in 15 Parva Liga away games.
- Recent form: FC CSKA 1948 have won their last home match, and the visitors their most recent away match.
Pivotal Parva Liga Championship Group 2026 clash on Friday
FC CSKA 1948 have won three and lost two of their last five matches, with their most impressive result coming in their 2-1 away win over PFC Ludogorets Razgrad. 1948 have been in fine form throughout the Parva Liga campaign, and have picked up 62 points from their 32 games, enough to see them sit second in the Championship Group.
Fourth-placed PFC CSKA Sofia are just three points off their opponents on 59 points from 32 games, and have had a mixed bag of form recently (W2, D2, L1), but put in their best performance of the season last time out as they beat Ludogorets 1-0, before drawing their cup match. Hristo Yanev has been impressive since taking over the role of Head Coach, and has instilled a sense of organisation and structure to the side that is evident in the results.
An intriguing tactical contest between two CSKA’s
The matchup on Friday will be a fascinating tactical contest, as FC CSKA 1948 are a pragmatic but direct side who will try to use their pace to play on the break, while PFC CSKA Sofia will line up in a more structured 4-2-3-1 and will look to control the midfield, stay compact, and press at the right times.
- Mamadou Diallo has been in good form for 1948 recently, scoring three of his side's last seven goals, and represents a direct threat on the counter-attack.
- Leandro Godoy has been in excellent form for PFC CSKA Sofia, scoring two of their last four goals, and will be their most likely outlet going forward.
A slight edge to the away side
Odds and prediction
The bookmakers have PFC CSKA Sofia as slight favorites at 2.29, with 1948 coming in at 3.15 and the draw at 3.14. PFC CSKA Sofia are the more established of the two clubs in the Parva Liga, but FC CSKA 1948 have made great strides under Atanas Bornosuzov since his appointment in February 2026, and the game will likely be decided on whichever side can impose their own game plan.
Form and records
PFC CSKA Sofia have six wins, four draws, and five defeats from 15 away matches in the league, and have conceded just 14 goals. FC CSKA 1948 have nine wins, three draws, and three losses from 15 home matches, scoring 1.67 and conceding 1.13 goals per game on average.
Under 2.5 goals looks an excellent choice in this matchup at 1.68, as both sides have been disciplined, and compact this season. PFC CSKA Sofia have the psychological edge here as they have won their last away match, while FC CSKA 1948 have failed to win their previous three at home against their rivals, so we’re siding with them.
