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Ludogorets welcomes CSKA Sofia to the Huvepharma Arena in Razgrad for a Parva Liga Championship clash that feels like a pressure cooker for both sides. This isn’t just a contest between two of Bulgaria’s top clubs — both are eager to end inconsistent runs and climb the table. An interesting twist: Ludogorets, dominant for years, now trails CSKA Sofia in recent form, creating a real sense of unpredictability ahead of kickoff.
Among the players to watch, Ludogorets can rely on a creative midfielder known for unlocking defences and a quick, incisive winger who thrives on counterattacks. For CSKA Sofia, their central midfielder’s composure and a clinical forward’s finishing will be key. Both teams’ goalkeepers have had mixed spells recently, but a moment of brilliance from either shot-stopper could swing the balance.
Hot stat: CSKA Sofia has scored three times as many goals as Ludogorets across their last five matches, a striking difference that could shape the outcome.
| 🏆 Tournament: | Parva Liga 2025/26 Championship Round |
| 🏟 Venue: | Huvepharma Arena, Razgrad |
| 🗓️ Date: | 25.05.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 19:30 CEST |
Ludogorets vs CSKA Sofia prediction
Best value: Draw (X). Bookmakers lean toward Ludogorets, but the difference in recent form is difficult to ignore. Ludogorets have managed just one win in their last seven games, while CSKA Sofia has notched up four, including a wild 5-4 win over Lokomotiv Plovdiv. Still, Ludogorets’ home advantage and a recent draw with Levski Sofia suggest they can dig in for a result here.
Ludogorets have been unusually subdued, with a low win rate and only one goal in their last five. Their approach: controlled, but perhaps too passive, as seen in their modest fouls and yellow cards tally. CSKA Sofia, on the other hand, tends to be more aggressive, collecting more yellow cards and pushing higher up the pitch. The ball spends more time with the away side, but at the cost of discipline. This difference in style might lead to a tight, scrappy affair, which is why we see draw value. Still, expect CSKA Sofia to threaten more often, especially in transitions.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Under 2.5 goals |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Under 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | No |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Under 10.5 |
Team Analysis
Ludogorets’ recent results have raised eyebrows. Their last match ended in a narrow 0-1 loss to CSKA 1948 Sofia, lacking sharpness in attack and rarely threatening in front of goal. They mustered only one goal across their last five matches, which signals a blunt edge up front. Defensive lapses and an inability to control matches have left them in a rare vulnerable spot. Their only highlight, a 1-0 win over Levski Sofia, feels like a distant memory now.
CSKA Sofia, meanwhile, enter this clash with momentum. Their last fixture was a 5-4 victory against Lokomotiv Plovdiv — chaotic, yes, but it shows their willingness to attack and their vulnerabilities at the back. Prior to that, a disappointing 0-2 loss to Levski Sofia brought them down to earth. But three wins in their last five matches, and a stronger win rate overall, indicate a team with more spark and efficiency than their hosts.
Most recent Head-to-Head Matches
| Statistic | Ludogorets | CSKA Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 3 |
| Total shots | 37 | 38 |
| Free kicks | 0 | 0 |
| Corner kicks | 29 | 13 |
| Total fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Pass accuracy (%) | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions | 0 | 0 |
| Offsides | 0 | 0 |
🚨Check out our dedicated Ludogorets vs CSKA Sofia stats page for more info.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Ludogorets the favourite
- Moneyline Ludogorets 1.67 | CSKA Sofia 4.70
- Draw 3.75
- Over/Under Over 2.5 2.30 | Under 2.5 1.60
- BTTS (both teams to score) Yes 2.10 | No 1.70
Bookmakers place Ludogorets as favourites, possibly out of respect for their historical home dominance. Yet, their current form is nowhere near the levels punters would expect. The price on CSKA Sofia is tempting, but their inconsistency, especially away from home, makes the risk obvious. The draw holds real value, especially if both teams’ recent goal-shy games continue.
CSKA Sofia. Source: Official Facebook
Possible Starting Lineups
Ludogorets possible starting eleven
- GK: Sergio Padt
- DF: Cicinho, Igor Plastun, Olivier Verdon, Anton Nedyalkov
- MF: Jakub Piotrowski, Claude Goncalves, Bernard Tekpetey, Kiril Despodov, Dominik Yankov
- FW: Matias Tissera
Ludogorets should set up in their familiar 4-2-3-1, aiming for more midfield stability. Sergio Padt brings experience in goal, while Nedyalkov and Cicinho provide fullback width. Piotrowski’s ability to break up play and Tekpetey’s dribbling can offer some spark. Tissera will look to end the scoring drought — he has the instincts, but service needs to improve.
CSKA Sofia possible starting eleven
- GK: Gustavo Busatto
- DF: Thibaut Vion, Menno Koch, Brian Cordoba, Bradley Mazikou
- MF: Amos Youga, Jonathan Lindseth, Georgi Yomov, Lazar Tufegdzic, Mauricio Garcez
- FW: Duckens Nazon
CSKA Sofia’s go-to setup remains the 4-1-4-1. Busatto will be busy in goal, Koch marshals the defense. Youga anchors midfield, providing balance and cover for Lindseth’s runs. Up top, Nazon is the main goal threat — he’s proved difficult to mark lately, and his movement could trouble a sometimes sluggish Ludogorets backline.
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Ludogorets. Source: Official Facebook
TipsGG Match Prediction
We think this one ends with both sides sharing the spoils. Ludogorets’ attack just isn’t firing, while CSKA Sofia can’t always turn pressure into goals, especially away. The stats highlight a dip in home side’s sharpness, and CSKA’s risk-taking might leave them exposed. Draw and under 2.5 goals look like the best choices here — honestly, a nervy, cagey contest feels inevitable unless either side delivers something out of character.
