CSKA Sofia vs Ludogorets: CSKA Sofia host Ludogorets in Bulgarian top-flight clash of contrasting momentum

Bulgarian First League

Regular Season – 12

CSKA Sofia

VS

Ludogorets

Saturday, 24 October 202615:00 UTCNational Stadium Vasil Levski · Sofia

CSKA Sofia vs Ludogorets preview: CSKA Sofia and Ludogorets meet in Round 12 of the Bulgarian First League with sharply different recent trajectories: Ludogorets have won all four of their latest matches and conceded just once, while CSKA Sofia have claimed three wins in their last five games but also suffered a loss. The head-to-head record between these sides is perfectly balanced, offering little predictive weight.

Key Factors

Bulgarian First League – Round 12

This fixture takes place in the heart of the Bulgarian First League season, with both clubs competing at the top level of domestic football. CSKA Sofia and Ludogorets are among the country's most prominent sides, making this a significant matchup in the league's calendar.

Contrasting trajectories in recent matches

Ludogorets have been exceptionally strong in their recent run, winning all four of their latest matches while conceding just one goal across that span. They have scored 15 goals in those four games, demonstrating both defensive solidity and attacking threat. CSKA Sofia, meanwhile, show a more mixed picture across their last five outings: three wins, one draw, and one loss. They have scored 11 goals and conceded 6 over the same period. While both sides are in positive form, Ludogorets' perfect recent record and superior goal difference present a notable contrast to CSKA Sofia's more variable sequence.

Balanced head-to-head history

The two clubs have met five times in recent months, with the record split evenly: CSKA Sofia have won two, Ludogorets have won two, and one match ended in a draw. These meetings span both First League and Cup competition. Most recently, Ludogorets won 1-0 at home in a First League fixture on 25 May 2026. Before that, CSKA Sofia won 1-0 at home on 3 May 2026. With two wins apiece and no clear pattern emerging, the head-to-head history offers little predictive guidance for this encounter.

Form advantage meets an evenly matched history

Ludogorets arrive with a significant form edge: four consecutive wins and a remarkable defensive record (1 goal conceded in four matches) stand in stark contrast to CSKA Sofia's mixed recent run. However, the head-to-head record is perfectly balanced at 2-2-1, suggesting these sides are closely matched when they meet. CSKA Sofia's home advantage at the National Stadium Vasil Levski and their own three wins in their last five outings mean they are capable of competing, but they will need to tighten their defence and match Ludogorets' attacking intensity. The fixture pits Ludogorets' current momentum and goal-scoring prowess against CSKA Sofia's home-ground familiarity and recent positive results.

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Our record on these teams

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