Good pick · fair odds 1.62 · bookmaker 1.67 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.67Odds
Picks by market
ResultCSKA 1948 to win ✓47% · @2.00
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗62% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · fair 1.26
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.82
CSKA 1948 vs Botev Plovdiv: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
17:00 WAT, Friday 23 October: CSKA 1948 v Botev Plovdiv in the First League, played at Bistritsa Stadium. 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 5: WLWWL Their latest outing: 4–0 win over Neftochimic Burgas, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately.
Botev Plovdiv, last 5: WWWWW Their latest outing: 4–0 win over Chernomorets 1919 Burgas, away. Away from home the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.5 goals per game. Defensively they have kept 5 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Botev Plovdiv, collecting 3.0 points per game to 2.0 for CSKA 1948.
Head to head
When they last met (8 Mar 2026) it ended CSKA 1948 0–0 Botev Plovdiv.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give CSKA 1948 1.6 xG, Botev Plovdiv 1.3 xG – a total near 3.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 57% and GG at 62%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – CSKA 1948 47%, draw 22%, Botev Plovdiv 32%.
GG/NG: GG (62%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (62%, odds 1.67 – longer than our fair 1.62, so there is value too). 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 194847%fair 2.14 · @2.00
Draw22%fair 4.62 · @3.30
Botev Plovdiv32%fair 3.15 · @3.25
2.95Expected goals
1.64CSKA 1948 xG
1.31Botev Plovdiv xG
62%Both score
57%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
2–19%
1–09%
1–27%
2–07%
0–17%
From our goals model: CSKA 1948 1.6 – 1.3 Botev Plovdiv expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for CSKA 1948 vs Botev Plovdiv?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.67.
Who will win CSKA 1948 vs Botev Plovdiv?
On our numbers CSKA 1948 have a 47% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Botev Plovdiv 32%.
How many goals will there be in CSKA 1948 vs Botev Plovdiv?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score 62% 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 3.0 goals in total.
When is CSKA 1948 vs Botev Plovdiv?
CSKA 1948 vs Botev Plovdiv (First League) kicks off on Friday 23 October 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Bistritsa 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.
