CSKA 1948 vs Botev Plovdiv: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 8 March the First League brings CSKA 1948 against Botev Plovdiv at Stadion Vitosha. Kick-off: 14:15 WAT. In the table, CSKA 1948 are 4th, among the top four, on 29 points after 14 matches; Botev Plovdiv are 5th (upper half) with 23.
Current form
CSKA 1948, last 3: WWL Their latest outing: 5–0 win over Lokomotiv Plovdiv, away. Scoring is no problem – 2.7 a game lately. Defensively they have kept 2 clean sheets in that run.
Botev Plovdiv, last 4: WDWL Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Septemvri Sofia, at home. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.0 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 2 clean sheets in that run.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give CSKA 1948 1.9 xG, Botev Plovdiv 1.0 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 53%, GG 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – CSKA 1948 58%, draw 23%, Botev Plovdiv 19%.
Lower-risk option: CSKA 1948 or draw (81%) at 1.13.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (75%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: CSKA 1948 1–1 Botev Plovdiv. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
CSKA 194858%fair 1.73 · @1.67
Draw23%fair 4.27 · @3.55
Botev Plovdiv19%fair 5.34 · @4.50
2.89Expected goals
1.87CSKA 1948 xG
1.02Botev Plovdiv xG
57%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–010%
2–110%
2–010%
3–16%
3–06%
From our goals model: CSKA 1948 1.9 – 1.0 Botev Plovdiv 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✗
58%
1.73
1.67
Double chance
CSKA 1948 or draw✓
81%
1.23
1.13
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
57%
1.75
1.80
Draw no bet
CSKA 1948 (draw no bet)
76%
1.32
–
Asian handicap
Botev Plovdiv +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
67%
1.50
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
75%
1.32
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
53%
1.90
1.85
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
1.30
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
83%
1.20
–
First team to score
CSKA 1948 to score first✗
61%
1.63
–
Half-time result
CSKA 1948 ahead at half-time✗
42%
2.39
–
Half-time / full-time
HT CSKA 1948 / FT CSKA 1948✗
36%
2.78
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.09
–
Recent results
CSKA 1948 – last 3
WWL
5 Mar
@ Lokomotiv Plovdiv
5–0
W
27 Feb
@ Slavia Sofia
2–0
W
22 Feb
vs Levski Sofia
1–3
L
2.7Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Botev Plovdiv – last 4
WDWL
3 Mar
vs Septemvri Sofia
2–0
W
27 Feb
@ Montana
0–0
D
23 Feb
vs Ludogorets
2–1
W
15 Feb
@ Levski Sofia
0–3
L
1.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
25%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between CSKA 1948 and Botev Plovdiv.
What is the prediction for CSKA 1948 vs Botev Plovdiv?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win CSKA 1948 vs Botev Plovdiv?
On our numbers CSKA 1948 have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Botev Plovdiv 19%.
How many goals will there be in CSKA 1948 vs Botev Plovdiv?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for CSKA 1948 vs Botev Plovdiv?
Our predicted score is CSKA 1948 1–1 Botev Plovdiv, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is CSKA 1948 vs Botev Plovdiv?
CSKA 1948 vs Botev Plovdiv (First League) kicks off on Sunday 8 March 2026 at 14:15 (West Africa Time) at Stadion Vitosha.
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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