CSKA Sofia 4-1 Arda Kardzhali: result and AI prediction

CSKA Sofia – Arda Kardzhali, First League, Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 07:15 PM (GMT). Venue: National Stadium Vasil Levski

CSKA Sofia is #3 in the table (17 pts) and Arda Kardzhali #5 (16 pts). CSKA Sofia is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. CSKA Sofia averages 2.4 goals per match this season. Arda Kardzhali has kept 4 clean sheets in 8 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: CSKA Sofia 3, draws 1, Arda Kardzhali 2. Their last meeting, on February 6, 2026, ended CSKA Sofia 3-1 Arda Kardzhali.

CSKA Sofia

Final score4 - 1

Arda Kardzhali

AI predicted: 1-0 · Final score: 4-1✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

CSKA Sofia bring the stronger home platform into a meeting between two sides near the top of the early table. Arda are in good form themselves and have enough defensive discipline to make this an awkward evening if they survive the opening pressure. CSKA’s ability to sustain attacks through the middle is the main storyline, while Arda’s counters and dead-ball threat give them a credible route to disrupt the expected pattern. With no confirmed absences in the supplied update, selection news close to kick-off is the principal remaining variable.

Head-to-head analysis

CSKA Sofia have generally held the edge across the recent head-to-head record, with several wins in Sofia. Arda nevertheless have recent proof that they can disrupt this opponent, including a league win in Kardzhali and a cup-final success on penalties.

Form (last 5)

CSKA SofiaLeague position #3 · 17 ptsW W D

Arda KardzhaliLeague position #5 · 16 ptsW W L

CSKA Sofia vs Arda Kardzhali stats

	CSKA Sofia	Arda Kardzhali
Played	7	8
Goals scored	17	13
Goals conceded	5	7
Clean sheets	3	4

Last meetings

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
2024-08-24Arda Kardzhali 2-1 CSKA Sofia