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CSKA Sofia vs Arda Kardzhali prediction

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Kickoff
Sat, Sep 12, 06:15 PM
Round
Regular Season - 9
Venue
National Stadium Vasil Levski, Sofia

Recent form

CSKA Sofia
67Strong

Last 4 matches · 2W-1D-1L · +2 goal difference

Arda Kardzhali
70Strong

Last 5 matches · 4W-0D-1L · +6 goal difference

Our verdict

Strong
Market
Double Chance
Pick
CSKA Sofia or Draw
Confidence78%

BetGenius backs CSKA Sofia or Draw (Double Chance) at 78% confidence — a strong 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

CSKA Sofia at home vs Arda Kardzhali away
4
Played
4
4-0-0
W-D-L
2-1-1
3.3
Scored /game
1.3
1
Conceded /game
0.8
Clean sheets
Failed to score
BTTS (last 5)
40%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
40%

Combined scoring rate: 4.6 goals per game (CSKA Sofia at home plus Arda Kardzhali away).

Table context

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#TeamPGDPts
1Levski SofiaPromotion - efbet League (Championship Group)8+1724
2LudogoretsPromotion - efbet League (Championship Group)8+820
3CSKA SofiaPromotion - efbet League (Championship Group)7+1217
4CSKA 1948Promotion - efbet League (Championship Group)8+716
5Arda KardzhaliPromotion - efbet League (Conference League Group)8+616
6Slavia SofiaPromotion - efbet League (Conference League Group)8+210
7Botev PlovdivPromotion - efbet League (Conference League Group)8-310
8Spartak VarnaPromotion - efbet League (Conference League Group)8-49

Head-to-head

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CSKA Sofia
6
Draws
2
Arda Kardzhali
2

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 Sofia 3-1 Arda Kardzhali
  • 2025-09-18Arda Kardzhali 1-0 CSKA Sofia
  • 2025-05-31Arda Kardzhali 1-1 CSKA Sofia
  • 2025-02-26CSKA Sofia 2-1 Arda Kardzhali
  • 2025-02-16CSKA Sofia 2-0 Arda Kardzhali

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3 published markets

Combo Bet
Market
Double Chance
Pick
CSKA Sofia or Draw
Confidence78%

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.

Combo Bet
Market
Both Teams to Score
Pick
Yes
Confidence64%

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.

Featured
Market
Combo Bet
Pick
CSKA Sofia or Draw + Yes
Confidence64%

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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