Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓50% · @1.60
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–0 ✗11% · fair 9.39
CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
17:00 WAT, Sunday 16 August: CSKA Sofia v Botev Vratsa in the First League, played at Vasil Levski National Stadium. In the table, CSKA Sofia are 1st, leading the league, on 34 points after 14 matches; Botev Vratsa are 13th (in the drop zone) with 10. There are 24 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
CSKA Sofia, last 5: LWWWD Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Maccabi Tel Aviv, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Botev Vratsa, last 5: LLLDW Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to Slavia Sofia, at home. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Momentum favours CSKA Sofia, collecting 2.2 points per game to 0.8 for Botev Vratsa.
Head to head
When they last met (4 Mar 2026) it ended CSKA Sofia 1–0 Botev Vratsa.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give CSKA Sofia 2.2 xG, Botev Vratsa 0.6 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 52%, GG 50%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – CSKA Sofia 73%, draw 20%, Botev Vratsa 8%.
GG/NG: NG (50%) at 1.60.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (75%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: CSKA Sofia 2–0 Botev Vratsa. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
CSKA Sofia73%fair 1.38 · @1.28
Draw20%fair 5.12 · @4.50
Botev Vratsa8%fair 12.61 · @10.00
2.76Expected goals
2.16CSKA Sofia xG
0.60Botev Vratsa xG
50%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–015%
1–014%
3–011%
2–19%
1–18%
3–16%
From our goals model: CSKA Sofia 2.2 – 0.6 Botev Vratsa expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa?
On our numbers CSKA Sofia have a 73% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Botev Vratsa 8%.
How many goals will there be in CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa?
Our predicted score is CSKA Sofia 2–0 Botev Vratsa, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa?
CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa (First League) kicks off on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Vasil Levski National Stadium.
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.
