CSKA Sofia vs Arda: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As CSKA Sofia prepare to host Arda Kardzhali on February 6, 2026, with kick-off at 16:45 under referee Kabakov, this BULGARIA: Parva Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

CSKA Sofia, currently 5th in the standings with 31 points from 19 games, trail the leaders by 13 points. They've earned 18 points from 9 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Arda Kardzhali, sitting 10th with 24 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 9 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between CSKA Sofia and Arda Kardzhali have been competitive, with Arda Kardzhali claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Cherno More, CSKA Sofia recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Lapoukhov, Martino, Dellova, Lapena, Pastor, Jordao, Pittas, Panayotov, Etoo, Iliev, Godoy. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Arda Kardzhali's last outing came against Lokomotiv Plovdiv, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Gospodinov, Velev, Huseynov, Eboa Eboa, Cascardo, Kotev, Yusein, Kovachev, Popov, Karagaren, Luan. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, CSKA Sofia are expected to maintain their unknown structure, CSKA Sofia and Arda Kardzhali 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 Sofia's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Arda Kardzhali's games average 2.2 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.

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