Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA Sofia

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Lokomotiv Plovdiv and CSKA Sofia enter this one evenly matched on recent form, so we're leaning on -2.5 at odds of 1.85 (54% probability) to edge the Cup clash.

Bulgaria: Cup
Wed, 20th May, 2026 Final
Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

W W W W D
PEN
1 - 1
CSKA Sofia

CSKA Sofia

W W W W D
11' L. Godoy
47' Lucas Ryan
48' E. Ali
63' M. Brahimi
64' C. Itu
70' A. Chindris
78' A. Cova
94' Lucas Ryan
97' T. Ivanov
118' M. Atanasov
Prediction: -2.5 (1.85 Odds) Won
2.5 Goals 54% confidence

Expected Goals (xG)

Total 2.65

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

1.50

1.50 – 1.15

CSKA Sofia

1.15

National Stadium Vasil Levski, Sofia M. Grebencharski

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

5.24

18% implied

Draw

3.94

24% implied

CSKA Sofia

1.59

59% implied

1X2 bookmaker odds · implied probability (normalized)

All our tips for this match

Win Either Half Lost

AWEH

Odds 1.27 79%
Free Tip Lost

2

Odds 1.50 67%
Free 2 Odds Lost

2

Odds 1.50 67%
2.5 Goals Won

-2.5

Odds 1.85 54%

Head to head

Last 8 meetings
8 games

3

Lokomotiv Plovdiv wins

1

Draws

4

CSKA Sofia wins

2.1

Goals / game

38%

Both scored

38%

Over 2.5

03 Dec 2025
CSKA Sofia
2-1
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
02 Aug 2025
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
1-0
CSKA Sofia
12 Apr 2025
CSKA Sofia
2-0
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
02 Nov 2024
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
2-2
CSKA Sofia
26 May 2024
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
1-0
CSKA Sofia
03 Apr 2024
CSKA Sofia
1-2
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
02 Oct 2023
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
0-2
CSKA Sofia
27 May 2023
CSKA Sofia
1-0
Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Recent form

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

5 W 3 D 2 L in the last 10
Scored Conceded
A Botev Vratsa 1-2 W
H Ludogorets 0-3 L
H Slavia Sofia 0-0 D
A Cherno More Varna 0-1 W
A Yantra 2019 0-2 W
A Lokomotiv Sofia 1-1 D
H Arda Kardzhali 2-0 W
H CSKA Sofia 1-1 D
A Botev Plovdiv 2-0 L
H Cherno More Varna 1-0 W

CSKA Sofia

5 W 3 D 2 L in the last 10
Scored Conceded
A Levski Sofia 0-3 W
A Panathinaikos 2-1 L
H Slavia Sofia 0-0 D
H Ludogorets 2-0 W
A FC Nordsjaelland 2-2 D
A Nesebar 0-2 W
H Monaco 1-2 L
A CSKA 1948 2-3 W
A Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1-1 D
A Lokomotiv Sofia 0-2 W

Who wins? Three ways to read it

1 · X · 2

Expected Goals (xG)

Total 2.65

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

1.50

xG

Match

1.50 – 1.15

CSKA Sofia

1.15

xG

Our tip model

45%
45%
10%

API-Football

45%
45%
10%

Bookmaker

18%
24%
59%
Lokomotiv Plovdiv Draw CSKA Sofia

Goal lines

Over 1.5 goals 0%
Over 2.5 goals 0%
Over 3.5 goals 0%
Both teams to score 0%

Team comparison

Lokomotiv Plovdiv CSKA Sofia
50% Recent form 50%
60% Attack 40%
60% Defence 40%
88% Poisson 12%
50% Head-to-head 50%
45% Goals 55%
59% Overall 41%

Winner : Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Season numbers

When the goals come

1
0-15'
1
2
16-30'
0
2
31-45'
1
2
46-60'
1
1
61-75'
2
2
76-90'
2
0
0-15'
1
0
16-30'
2
0
31-45'
0
0
46-60'
0
1
61-75'
1
2
76-90'
0

Side by side

Lokomotiv Plovdiv CSKA Sofia
5 Played 5
4 Won 4
1 Drawn 1
0 Lost 0
12 Goals for 8
2 Goals against 3
3 Clean sheets 2
0 Failed to score 1

What comes next

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Septemvri Sofia (A) 20 Nov MID
Spartak Varna (H) 28 Nov MID
Levski Sofia (H) 05 Dec MID
Cherno More Varna (A) 12 Dec MID

CSKA Sofia

Botev Plovdiv (A) 22 Nov MID
Trabzonspor (H) 26 Nov MID
Dunav Ruse (A) 29 Nov MID
Septemvri Sofia (H) 05 Dec MID

Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA Sofia: preview and prediction

Our top tip is 2.5 Goals: -2.5 (1.85 odds).

Lokomotiv Plovdiv are rated 45% by our tip model, with the draw at 45% and CSKA Sofia at 10%.

In the last 8 meetings they averaged 2.1 goals per game, with BTTS in 38% and over 2.5 in 38%.

Winner : Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA Sofia FAQs

What is the best prediction for Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA Sofia?

Our top tip is 2.5 Goals: -2.5 (1.85 odds).

Who will win Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA Sofia?

Model lean: Lokomotiv Plovdiv 45%, draw 45%, CSKA Sofia 10%.

Will both teams score?

Both teams scored in 38% of the last 8 meetings.

How many goals are expected? (xG)

Recent H2H averaged 2.1 goals per game, with over 2.5 landing 38% of the time.

When is Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA Sofia?

Wednesday, 20th May 2026 at 16:00 UTC , National Stadium Vasil Levski.

Match Preview

Lokomotiv Plovdiv and CSKA Sofia enter this one evenly matched on recent form, so we're leaning on -2.5 at odds of 1.85 (54% probability) to edge the Cup clash.

Match Info Summary

Teams: Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs CSKA Sofia 

Date: Wed, May 20, 2026

Time: 16:00 UTC 

Venue: National Stadium Vasil Levski, Sofia

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