- League position: CSKA 1948 are fourth in the Parva Liga - Championship Group 2026 table (62 points from 33 matches) but just one point behind Ludogorets in second.
- Recent form: CSKA 1948 have won two of their last five Parva Liga matches (D1, L2) and Ludogorets Razgrad have won one of their last five (D2, L2).
- Head-to-head: One home win and one away win have been split by CSKA 1948 and Ludogorets in their two head-to-head meetings this season, with the latter match seeing CSKA 1948 win 2-1 away two weeks ago.
A battle of contrasting styles
The championship is already decided for FC CSKA 1948 and PFC Ludogorets Razgrad, however, there is still plenty at stake for the two sides in the ‘bragging rights’ match of this round.
A European qualification place and the title of ‘second best in Bulgaria’ is the prize up for grabs this weekend, and although CSKA 1948 have the home field advantage, they have lost two of their last three meetings with Ludogorets at this venue (W1).
Sasho Aleksandrov has brought a new, more direct and energetic identity to CSKA 1948 since taking over in May 2026 and their 4-4-2 formation, which prioritises direct play, sharp vertical transitions and physical duels, should be a real problem for their visitors this weekend.
Forward Brian Sobrero has the tools to cause Ludogorets a real headache on Saturday, he has scored two of his team’s last six goals and can make a big impact on the game as a focal point up top.
Ludogorets have the edge
Ludogorets’ 4-2-3-1 formation has a very different identity and is much more process-driven, where possession and quick ball movement is key, whilst Per-Mathias Høgmo’s men have pressed their opposition from the front, in an organised and controlled fashion, since the Norwegian took over in November 2025.
The visitors come into this clash off the back of a hard-fought 0-1 victory away to PFC Levski Sofia, but they have now won just one of their last three on the road.
Ludogorets have an identical away record to CSKA 1948 in the league this term (W9, D4, L4), however they have conceded just 12 goals in 17 away fixtures, and it is this defensive steel that should see them through to victory.
- Ludogorets’ 4-2-3-1 formation has a very different identity and is much more process-driven, where possession and quick ball movement is key, whilst Per-Mathias Høgmo’s men have pressed their opposition from the front, in an organised and controlled fashion, since the Norwegian took over in November 2025.
- The visitors come into this clash off the back of a hard-fought 0-1 victory away to PFC Levski Sofia, but they have now won just one of their last three on the road.
- Ludogorets have an identical away record to CSKA 1948 in the league this term (W9, D4, L4), however they have conceded just 12 goals in 17 away fixtures, and it is this defensive steel that should see them through to victory.
The verdict
Outcome prediction
Both sides are evenly matched on the table and in their recent head-to-head encounters, so this game has all the hallmarks of a close and tense game. The visitors have the experience and away form to justify their odds as slight favorites (2.15) with CSKA 1948 coming in at 3.36 and the draw at 3.22.
Tactical matchup & betting
The two teams’ differing tactical approaches should make for an interesting game of chess, with Ludogorets’ possession-based rhythm against CSKA’s fast-paced, direct style. With both sides possessing solid defensive records in the ‘Home’ and ‘Away’ categories this season, we think there is value in the ‘Both teams to score - No’ market at 1.89 in what should be a cagey affair.
