- Levski Sofia have won three of their last five games, winning their last two league games with a combined score of 6-1.
- CSKA 1948 have failed to win any of their last three home games (D1, L2).
- Levski Sofia have won each of their last three head-to-head encounters, including a 2-1 Parva liga 2025/2026 home win five months ago.
Both teams can make their mark in Sofia’s Eternal Derby
PFC Levski Sofia are odds-on favorites to beat FC CSKA 1948 again when the two most successful clubs in Bulgarian soccer face off in Sofia on Sunday. The visitors are the leaders of the Parva liga 2025/2026 table with 50 points from 21 games compared to CSKA’s 40 from the same number of matches, so this FC CSKA 1948 vs PFC Levski Sofia prediction could have major implications in the title race.
Despite the gulf in class, the difference in the odds of the two teams is too great to ignore as Levski are 1.93 favourites compared to 3.86 for their hosts and 3.38 for a draw.
Levski have won the last three meetings between these two clubs and have been in fine form recently, winning three of their last five matches in all competitions, although they have one win and two defeats from their last three on the road. Notably, our FC CSKA 1948 vs PFC Levski Sofia preview suggests that both sides have plenty to fight for and upsets are not out of the question.
Levski look likely to be the masters of this Eternal Derby
This may not be the original Eternal Derby between Levski and CSKA, but it still has plenty of local importance and could be a tense game despite Levski’s superior form. This FC CSKA 1948 vs PFC Levski Sofia prediction focuses on how Levski boss Julio Velázquez has brought a consistent possession-based style to the club since taking over in January 2025, and his side can certainly control this game.
The hosts are likely to be much more compact and try to suffocate the game with their 4-1-4-1 or 4-2-3-1 set-up. Levski, however, will press high up the pitch and try to force turnovers in the wide areas where their dynamic wingers and creative midfielders can run riot.
Everton Bala is a good bet to score any time as he has four of Levski’s nine goals in their last five. CSKA 1948 have found a steady hand at the helm in Atanas Bornosuzov since he took over in February 2026 and his main role has been to bring some stability to the home side after a period of managerial turnover. For those seeking FC CSKA 1948 vs PFC Levski Sofia betting tips, note that his team are structured and play a pragmatic, transition-based soccer which can be tough to beat, but they are going to need their disciplined midfield holding player to do a good job of protecting the back four if they are to win this.
Goals could flow in Sofia
The head-to-head record and the respective form of these clubs makes it difficult to see past a Levski win, but CSKA’s home defensive record is solid and they could keep this close.
This FC CSKA 1948 vs PFC Levski Sofia prediction also takes into account that CSKA have seven wins, two draws and two losses at home in Parva liga 2025/2026, conceding just 12 goals in 11 matches to date. So while Levski are our fancy to edge this encounter, it could be close and BTTS looks a great option at 1.93, and recent head-to-heads have produced goals.
Levski have won seven, drawn one and lost only two on the road in Parva liga 2025/2026, shipping just 0.80 goals per game - so they are good for the win. CSKA average 1.5 goals when facing Levski at home while Levski average 2.0 as visitors in those meetings, which adds to the BTTS appeal.
