CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As CSKA Sofia prepare to host Botev Vratsa on March 4, 2026, with kick-off at 17:30, this BULGARIA: Parva Liga fixture promises an intriguing contest.

CSKA Sofia, currently 3rd in the standings with 40 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 13 points. They've earned 24 points from 11 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 8 goals.

Botev Vratsa, sitting 9th with 27 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss 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 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between CSKA Sofia and Botev Vratsa have favored CSKA Sofia, ending in a 1-1 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Slavia Sofia, CSKA Sofia recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-1-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Lapoukhov, Yordanov, Ivanov, Dellova, Turitsov, Jordao, Pereira, Ebong, Solet, Brahimi, Godoy. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Botev Vratsa's last outing came against Cherno More, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Orlinov, Sanyang, Boyanov, Stoyanov, Naydenov, Yurukov, Malinov, Gallegos, Tsonev, Smolenski, Genov. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, CSKA Sofia are expected to maintain their unknown structure, CSKA Sofia and Botev Vratsa 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 few goals: CSKA Sofia's fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Botev Vratsa's games average 1.5 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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