Levski Sofia vs CSKA Sofia: Levski Sofia hosts CSKA Sofia in Bulgarian derby with contrasting form on display

Bulgarian First League

Regular Season – 13

Levski Sofia

VS

CSKA Sofia

Saturday, 31 October 202616:00 UTCVivacom Arena Georgi Asparuhov · Sofia

Levski Sofia vs CSKA Sofia preview: Levski Sofia arrives at this Regular Season fixture in excellent form—three wins and a draw from their last four matches—while CSKA Sofia show a more uneven record across their past five outings. The head-to-head history is closely balanced, but recent meetings have seen both sides claim victories at home, setting up an intriguing contest at the Vivacom Arena.

Key Factors

Bulgarian First League Regular Season

This fixture takes place in Round 13 of the Bulgarian First League 2026 season. Levski Sofia and CSKA Sofia are two of the country's most established clubs, and their meetings carry significance in the domestic competition. The league has already progressed beyond a quarter of the season, with both sides now in a phase where recent form and head-to-head dynamics become increasingly important as the campaign develops.

Contrasting momentum in the run-in to Round 13

Levski Sofia have built strong momentum, winning three of their last four matches and drawing the other, accumulating 10 points across that span. They have conceded only 2 goals while scoring 7, demonstrating both attacking threat and defensive solidity. CSKA Sofia, by contrast, show a more mixed picture from their last five outings: two wins, two draws, and one loss, yielding 8 points. They have scored 9 goals but also conceded 7, suggesting a more open, less controlled approach. The data reflects Levski in a period of consistent control, while CSKA are still finding their rhythm.

Balanced head-to-head history with recent home advantage patterns

The two sides have met five times in recent history. The record is level across the sample: Levski Sofia have won 2 meetings, CSKA Sofia have won 2, and there has been 1 draw. Most recently, on 9 September 2026, CSKA Sofia won 4-2 away at Levski Sofia in the Super Cup—a high-scoring encounter that showcased CSKA's attacking capability on the road. Before that, in First League play, Levski won 2-0 at home in May 2026, while CSKA won 1-0 away at Levski in November 2025. The pattern suggests that home advantage has often mattered in these contests, though CSKA's Super Cup away victory shows they can break that trend with firepower. Given the thinness of the sample and the mix of competitions involved, the head-to-head offers directional context rather than a strong predictive signal.

Levski's form edge meets a CSKA side with proven away threat

Levski Sofia's current form—unbeaten in four matches with a strong defensive record—positions them as the more controlled side entering this fixture. Their 10 points and 5-goal goal difference over their recent sample suggest a team building consistency. However, CSKA Sofia's recent Super Cup victory at the same venue (a 4-2 away win) is a significant reminder that they possess attacking quality and are not to be underestimated, even when visiting. CSKA's mixed form overall masks their ability to score goals (9 in five matches), and their away-day pedigree in this head-to-head is notable: they have won two of five meetings and drawn one, meaning they are unbeaten in 3 of 5 encounters. The fixture, then, pits Levski's current momentum and home stability against CSKA's proven ability to create problems in away fixtures. Levski's defensive tightness will be tested by a CSKA side that can be prolific, while CSKA will need to replicate their Super Cup intensity if they are to trouble a Levski side that has looked increasingly assured.

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Our record on these teams

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