CSKA 1948 4-0 Botev Plovdiv: result and AI prediction
CSKA 1948 – Botev Plovdiv, First League, Friday, October 23, 2026 at 05:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Bistritsa Stadium
CSKA 1948 is #4 in the table (22 pts) and Botev Plovdiv #5 (19 pts). Botev Plovdiv is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Last 5 head-to-head meetings: CSKA 1948 3, draws 1, Botev Plovdiv 1. Their last meeting, on March 8, 2026, ended CSKA 1948 0-0 Botev Plovdiv.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
This is a tight contest between nearby rivals, with CSKA 1948 carrying the stronger home profile and Botev bringing the sharper recent winning rhythm. The home side are likely to have more of the ball, while Botev will look for fast breaks and second-phase attacks. Chimezie Williams' confirmed absence narrows Botev's pace and width, although Dimitar Tonev's return gives Genchev another midfield option. The market framing supports a competitive match in which the home side's control is tested by Botev's confidence.
Head-to-head analysis
CSKA 1948 have had the better recent record in this pairing, but several of the meetings have been tight and low-scoring. The most recent fixture in Bistritsa ended goalless, reinforcing the likelihood of fine margins rather than a one-sided contest.
Injuries and absences
Williams' ankle injury is a tangible blow to Botev's width and transition pace. Tonev's return improves their midfield depth, but the continued absences of Nedelev and Tsonov reduce experienced attacking alternatives.
Form (last 5)
CSKA 1948 vs Botev Plovdiv stats
| CSKA 1948 | Botev Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 11 | 11 |
| Goals scored | 21 | 17 |
| Goals conceded | 13 | 14 |
| Clean sheets | 1 | 4 |
Last meetings
- 2026-03-08CSKA 1948 0-0 Botev Plovdiv
- 2025-09-25Botev Plovdiv 1-2 CSKA 1948
- 2025-03-16Botev Plovdiv 0-5 CSKA 1948
- 2024-09-29CSKA 1948 0-1 Botev Plovdiv
- 2024-06-28CSKA 1948 --- Botev Plovdiv
- 2024-05-23CSKA 1948 2-1 Botev Plovdiv

CSKA 1948
Botev Plovdiv