- Levski Sofia are the bookmakers' favourites at 3.14 while CSKA Sofia are priced at 2.32 for Saturday’s Eternal Derby.
- Levski Sofia have won 4 of their last 5 competitive games.
- PFC CSKA Sofia are undefeated in four league matches, winning the previous three before the recent 1-1 derby draw with Levski.
History, high stakes and head-to-head records point to another close Eternal Derby
Levski Sofia are the favourites to win this season’s Eternal Derby, but PFC CSKA Sofia vs PFC Levski Sofia prediction has to account for CSKA Sofia’s form and historical record, which mean the two clubs could be very evenly matched at Stadion Balgarska Armia this Saturday. Levski have won 85 of the 221 all-time meetings between the two biggest clubs in Bulgarian football, with CSKA having tasted victory 75 times and 61 games having ended in a tie.
However, it is Levski who arrive for this clash in the stronger form, having won four of their last five games and showing high attacking output. This PFC CSKA Sofia vs PFC Levski Sofia preview notes they are the league leaders with 70 points from 30 games while CSKA are fourth with 56 points, so a Levski win would put the title within their grasp while a CSKA win would reignite the hosts’ hopes of European qualification.
Therefore, it promises to be a ‘must-win’ derby and that should ensure that both sides lay everything on the field, making this a thrilling game in the long-running history of the Eternal Derby.
Stylistic matchup set for midfield chess match
Levski’s high-tempo, possession-based, high-pressing system has transformed them this season into the league’s most lethal attacking force and Velázquez’s men have looked like the title favourites since the Spanish coach took over. CSKA, on the other hand, are a much more compact unit who like to press selectively and hit their opponents quickly on the break.
For anyone looking at a PFC CSKA Sofia vs PFC Levski Sofia prediction, Hristo Yanev has done a fantastic job so far to make his side resilient enough to compete on all fronts this term, but they did suffer a 3-0 defeat to runaway leaders Ludogorets in March. Everton Bala is the top scorer for Levski and he has been the driving force behind their title charge.
Santiago Leandro Godoy has been CSKA’s go-to goal scorer in 2025-26 with 13 in the Parva Liga and he has been well supported recently by Ioannis Pittas and James Eto’o, who have shared the goals and assists around the Argentine star.
Back under 2.5 goals in Eternal Derby
We are backing the Under 2.5 goals bet at 1.6 as our main bet for this game as, despite the apparent gap in league position between the sides, our PFC CSKA Sofia vs PFC Levski Sofia prediction is that the historical records and recent head-to-head meetings suggest this will be a close, low-scoring contest.
The last Eternal Derby ended in a 1-1 draw on 13 April 2026. The PFC CSKA Sofia vs PFC Levski Sofia betting tips reflect that Levski’s fresher legs, greater attacking consistency and superior league position mean the away side should just edge this clash, although CSKA’s defensive grit could keep the hosts in it.
Mustapha Sangaré and Armstrong Oko-Flex add to Levski’s attacking threat while Asen Mitkov provides the creativity in midfield, so we see the Blues taking advantage of CSKA’s high-line at some point in this game.
