Arda Kardzhali have scored in every single one of their eight league fixtures this season, failing to score zero times while generating 13 goals. CSKA Sofia have also scored in all four of their home matches, averaging 3.3 goals per game, but have conceded in three of those four home outings. With both teams showing consistent goal returns and 60 percent of their last 10 head-to-head fixtures seeing both teams score, goals at both ends are well supported by the numbers.
CSKA Sofia vs Arda Kardzhali prediction
- Round
- Regular Season - 9
- Venue
- Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia
- Referee
- M. Pavlov
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 3W-1D-1L · +4 goal difference
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Our verdict
BetGenius backs Yes (Both Teams to Score) at 64% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
CSKA Sofia welcome Arda Kardzhali to the capital in a top-five First League encounter. The hosts enter matchday nine sitting third in the standings on 17 points from seven matches, having preserved an unbeaten record so far. CSKA Sofia have been particularly dominant on home turf, winning all four fixtures while racking up 13 goals and conceding four.
Arda Kardzhali sit fifth with 16 points from eight matches and have shown consistent attacking output throughout the campaign. They have found the net in all eight of their league matches, scoring 13 goals while conceding seven. However, they come off a 3-2 home defeat to Botev Plovdiv and face a stern test against an opponent they historically struggle to overcome on the road.
Head-to-head history heavily favours CSKA Sofia at home, where they have won four and drawn one of their last five meetings with Arda. While Arda have the offensive consistency to pose a threat, CSKA's potent home attack and defensive solidity give them the edge heading into this clash.
Key factors
- CSKA Sofia are undefeated in the league with five wins and two draws from seven matches.
- CSKA Sofia have won all four home league games, scoring 13 goals and conceding four.
- Arda Kardzhali have scored in all eight league matches played so far this season.
- CSKA Sofia are unbeaten in five home head-to-head meetings against Arda Kardzhali, winning four and drawing one.
- Sixty percent of the last 10 meetings between these clubs have seen both teams find the net.
Statistical comparison
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Levski SofiaPromotion - efbet League (Championship Group) | 10 | +19 | 28 |
| 2 | CSKA SofiaPromotion - efbet League (Championship Group) | 11 | +18 | 27 |
| 3 | LudogoretsPromotion - efbet League (Championship Group) | 10 | +14 | 26 |
| 4 | CSKA 1948Promotion - efbet League (Championship Group) | 12 | +12 | 25 |
| 5 | Botev PlovdivPromotion - efbet League (Conference League Group) | 12 | -1 | 19 |
| 6 | Arda KardzhaliPromotion - efbet League (Conference League Group) | 11 | -2 | 17 |
| 7 | Spartak VarnaPromotion - efbet League (Conference League Group) | 11 | -4 | 13 |
| 8 | Slavia SofiaPromotion - efbet League (Conference League Group) | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 9 | Botev Vratsaefbet League (Relegation Group) | 11 | -11 | 9 |
Head-to-head
- 6
- CSKA Sofia
- 2
- Draws
- 2
- Arda Kardzhali
CSKA Sofia have won 6 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.5 goals a game, both teams scored in 60% of them.
- 2026-02-06CSKA Sofia3-1Arda Kardzhali
- 2025-09-18Arda Kardzhali1-0CSKA Sofia
- 2025-05-31Arda Kardzhali1-1CSKA Sofia
- 2025-02-26CSKA Sofia2-1Arda Kardzhali
- 2025-02-16CSKA Sofia2-0Arda Kardzhali
Our record in First League
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CSKA Sofia remain unbeaten through seven league matches with five wins and two draws, including a perfect four wins from four at home where they average 3.3 goals scored per game. In head-to-head encounters hosted by CSKA Sofia, the home side has won four and drawn one of five matches, never losing to Arda Kardzhali in that stretch. Covering the home win alongside the draw provides a solid position against a competitive Arda side that has won two of their four away fixtures.
CSKA Sofia or Draw — 78% confidence
CSKA Sofia remain unbeaten through seven league matches with five wins and two draws, including a perfect four wins from four at home where they average 3.3 goals scored per game. In head-to-head encounters hosted by CSKA Sofia, the home side has won four and drawn one of five matches, never losing to Arda Kardzhali in that stretch. Covering the home win alongside the draw provides a solid position against a competitive Arda side that has won two of their four away fixtures.
Yes — 64% confidence
Arda Kardzhali have scored in every single one of their eight league fixtures this season, failing to score zero times while generating 13 goals. CSKA Sofia have also scored in all four of their home matches, averaging 3.3 goals per game, but have conceded in three of those four home outings. With both teams showing consistent goal returns and 60 percent of their last 10 head-to-head fixtures seeing both teams score, goals at both ends are well supported by the numbers.
These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and both teams to score), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.
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