- CSKA Sofia (3rd) are level on 62 points with 4th placed 1948 after 33 Parva Liga - Championship Group 2026 matches.
- Sofia have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 games in all competitions.
Sofia vs 1948 derby - a meeting of styles
PFC CSKA Sofia and FC CSKA 1948 will be looking to exploit any mistakes from each other in Wednesday’s derby in Parva Liga - Championship Group 2026. This PFC CSKA Sofia vs FC CSKA 1948 preview aims to set the stage for a crucial showdown.
After 33 matches in Bulgaria’s top-flight, both teams are locked together on 62 points with Sofia currently holding the advantage in 3rd position, which makes the PFC CSKA Sofia vs FC CSKA 1948 prediction particularly intriguing.
CSKA Sofia have been the better side over the last month or so, riding a 2-game winning streak into this derby, which has extra significance due to its local bragging rights. Hristo Yanev took over the club in September 2025 and has implemented a possession-based, patient game that can also press opponents in a controlled manner.
1948 have gone the other way under the leadership of Sasho Aleksandrov, who was appointed in May 2026. They are a high-intensity, workmanlike team that can overwhelm opponents with their directness and ability to disrupt the game with a hard-working, physical style.
Game of numbers and statistics
CSKA Sofia’s 11-4-2 record at home in the league is solid, but not exceptional. However, they have only conceded 0.71 goals per home game on average in the 2026 campaign while scoring 1.65, making them solid at the back. The PFC CSKA Sofia vs FC CSKA 1948 prediction will certainly reflect their defensive strength and ability to capitalize on home advantage.
1948 have won 10, drawn 2 and lost 5 of their 17 away matches in the Parva Liga. They concede just 0.94 goals per away game, but have been less prolific going forward. They will need to score here.
Mohamed Brahimi has been a huge star of CSKA Sofia’s recent success, contributing 2 goals in their last 4 matches. For 1948, Mamadou Diallo has provided 3 goals in the last 5 fixtures.
History and recent form
The recent head-to-head record in this derby heavily favours CSKA Sofia, who have won each of the last 2 games, including a 0-1 away win just 3 days ago in the Championship Group. 1948 come into this game on the back of a 2-game losing streak, whereas Sofia have 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeat from their last 3 home league games. Our PFC CSKA Sofia vs FC CSKA 1948 prediction suggests that this dynamic will play a large role in the team strategies.
The more defensive and structured game plan of Sofia will try to slow 1948’s direct game, but the home side’s ability to build from the middle of the field, led by midfield maestro Ivan Turitsov, will be a problem for 1948’s game plan. 1948 will look to exploit the space behind the midfield with box-to-box runner captain Ivaylo Chochev, and could pose a problem for Sofia if they can get the ball into the box.
Game selection
Both teams are defensively solid, and the ‘Both teams to score - No’ market at 1.71 aligns with recent trends. For more detailed insights, our PFC CSKA Sofia vs FC CSKA 1948 betting tips evaluate these defensive performances and scoring odds.
CSKA Sofia are listed at 2.18 for this match, but the draw sits at 3.0 while 1948 are as high as 3.56, so these are short odds and it is unlikely to be an easy night for the hosts. CSKA Sofia are a much better team than 1948, but both are so close in the standings and this match will be a tight and tense affair. Sofia’s home form, head-to-head dominance and current winning run should be enough to edge this and bring the city bragging rights back home.
