Ludogorets vs CSKA Sofia: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
CSKA Sofia travel to face Ludogorets on Monday 25 May in the First League, with Huvepharma Arena the venue – the ball rolls at 18:30 WAT. In the table, Ludogorets are 3rd, among the top four, on 30 points after 13 matches; CSKA Sofia are 1st (leading the league) with 34.
Current form
Ludogorets, last 5: DDLLL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Levski Sofia, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 4. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.
CSKA Sofia, last 5: DWDWD Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with CSKA 1948, at home. Away from home the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 0.5 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours CSKA Sofia, collecting 2.0 points per game to 0.5 for Ludogorets.
Head to head
When they last met (29 Apr 2026) it ended CSKA Sofia 0–0 Ludogorets. The last 2 head-to-heads: Ludogorets 0 wins, CSKA Sofia 1, draws 1. Those games averaged 1.5 goals and saw GG land 1 time.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Ludogorets 1.6 xG, CSKA Sofia 1.1 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 51%, GG 58%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Ludogorets 54%, draw 24%, CSKA Sofia 22%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (74%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Ludogorets 1–1 CSKA Sofia. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Ludogorets54%fair 1.84 · @1.64
Draw24%fair 4.17 · @3.70
CSKA Sofia22%fair 4.59 · @4.60
2.64Expected goals
1.58Ludogorets xG
1.06CSKA Sofia xG
58%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–011%
2–19%
2–09%
0–18%
0–07%
From our goals model: Ludogorets 1.6 – 1.1 CSKA Sofia expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Ludogorets vs CSKA Sofia?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Ludogorets vs CSKA Sofia?
On our numbers Ludogorets have a 54% chance of winning, the draw 24% and CSKA Sofia 22%.
How many goals will there be in Ludogorets vs CSKA Sofia?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ludogorets vs CSKA Sofia?
Our predicted score is Ludogorets 1–1 CSKA Sofia, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Ludogorets vs CSKA Sofia?
Ludogorets vs CSKA Sofia (First League) kicks off on Monday 25 May 2026 at 18:30 (West Africa Time) at Huvepharma Arena.
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.