Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA 1948: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
CSKA 1948 travel to face Lokomotiv Plovdiv on Thursday 5 March in the First League, with Stadion Lokomotiv the venue – the ball rolls at 14:45 WAT. In the table, Lokomotiv Plovdiv are 11th, lower half, on 12 points after 14 matches; CSKA 1948 are 4th (among the top four) with 29. There are 17 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Lokomotiv Plovdiv, last 3: DDD Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Ludogorets, away. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Lokomotiv Plovdiv 0.9 xG, CSKA 1948 1.4 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 44%, GG 55%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Lokomotiv Plovdiv 27%, draw 27%, CSKA 1948 46%.
Lower-risk option: CSKA 1948 or draw (73%) at 1.33.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (77%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Lokomotiv Plovdiv 0–1 CSKA 1948. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Lokomotiv Plovdiv27%fair 3.71 · @3.20
Draw27%fair 3.71 · @3.10
CSKA 194846%fair 2.17 · @2.15
2.36Expected goals
0.95Lokomotiv Plovdiv xG
1.41CSKA 1948 xG
55%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–113%
1–113%
0–29%
0–09%
1–29%
1–09%
From our goals model: Lokomotiv Plovdiv 0.9 – 1.4 CSKA 1948 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
CSKA 1948 to win✓
46%
2.17
2.15
Double chance
CSKA 1948 or draw✓
73%
1.37
1.33
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
55%
1.83
1.80
Draw no bet
CSKA 1948 (draw no bet)✓
63%
1.59
–
Asian handicap
Lokomotiv Plovdiv +1 (Asian handicap)✗
69%
1.45
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
69%
1.46
1.35
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
56%
1.78
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
77%
1.31
1.25
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
91%
1.10
–
First team to score
CSKA 1948 to score first✓
54%
1.84
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
45%
2.21
–
Half-time / full-time
HT CSKA 1948 / FT CSKA 1948✓
28%
3.55
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.19
–
Recent results
Lokomotiv Plovdiv – last 3
DDD
2 Mar
@ Ludogorets
1–1
D
21 Feb
vs Spartak Varna
1–1
D
15 Feb
vs Cherno More Varna
1–1
D
1.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
CSKA 1948 – last 2
WL
27 Feb
@ Slavia Sofia
2–0
W
22 Feb
vs Levski Sofia
1–3
L
1.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Lokomotiv Plovdiv and CSKA 1948.
What is the prediction for Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA 1948?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA 1948?
On our numbers Lokomotiv Plovdiv have a 27% chance of winning, the draw 27% and CSKA 1948 46%.
How many goals will there be in Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA 1948?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 44% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA 1948?
Our predicted score is Lokomotiv Plovdiv 0–1 CSKA 1948, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA 1948?
Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA 1948 (First League) kicks off on Thursday 5 March 2026 at 14:45 (West Africa Time) at Stadion Lokomotiv.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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