Lok. Plovdiv vs CSKA 1948 Sofia: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Lokomotiv Plovdiv prepare to host CSKA 1948 Sofia on March 5, 2026, with kick-off at 14:45, this BULGARIA: Parva Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Lokomotiv Plovdiv, currently 6th in the standings with 34 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 19 points. They've earned 22 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

CSKA 1948 Sofia, sitting 2nd with 43 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 20 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Lokomotiv Plovdiv and CSKA 1948 Sofia have favored CSKA 1948 Sofia, with CSKA 1948 Sofia claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-4). Overall, CSKA 1948 Sofia have asserted clear dominance in this fixture over recent seasons.

In their previous league match against Spartak Varna, Lokomotiv Plovdiv recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Milosavljevic, Pavlov, Ryan, Ruskov, Cova, Trdan, Ivanov, Itu, Umarbaev, Lamy, Velev. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

CSKA 1948 Sofia's last outing came against Slavia Sofia, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 4-1-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Marinov, Gasevic, Dvali, Parkhomenko, Medina, Magnin, Franco, Sobrero, Krebs, Maciel, Diallo. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Lokomotiv Plovdiv are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Lokomotiv Plovdiv and CSKA 1948 Sofia 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: Lokomotiv Plovdiv's fixtures have averaged 1.9 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. CSKA 1948 Sofia's games average 2.7 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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