CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Ludogorets: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As CSKA 1948 Sofia prepare to host Ludogorets on May 16, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00, this BULGARIA: Parva Liga, Championship Group fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

CSKA 1948 Sofia, currently 4th in the standings with 62 points from 33 games, trail the leaders by 14 points. They've earned 30 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 1 win and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Ludogorets, sitting 2nd with 63 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 31 points from 17 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 1 win and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Recent meetings between CSKA 1948 Sofia and Ludogorets have favored Ludogorets, with Ludogorets claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). This fixture has generally favored Ludogorets in recent years.

In their previous league match against CSKA Sofia, CSKA 1948 Sofia recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Sheytanov, Gasevic, Dvali, Hoffmann, Medina, Sobrero, Vitanov, Krebs, Tsonev, Franco, Diallo. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Ludogorets's last outing came against Levski, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Bonmann, Nogueira, Nedyalkov, Nachmias, Son, Kaloc, Duarte, Tekpetey, Stanic, Marcus, Chochev. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, CSKA 1948 Sofia are expected to maintain their unknown structure, CSKA 1948 Sofia and Ludogorets are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: CSKA 1948 Sofia's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Ludogorets's games average 2.1 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

ScoresFeed.com is covering CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Ludogorets in real time, providing live score of the match, team line-ups, full match stats, and live match commentary.