- Levski Sofia are the form favourites to win this clash, winning 6 and drawing 1 of their last 7 home league games.
- CSKA Sofia are unbeaten in 5 (W3, D2), but are on a three-game winning streak of their own.
- The last Eternal Derby ended 2-2 at CSKA Sofia’s ground in the Parva liga 2024/2025.
Home form key for league leaders Levski
Levski Sofia will be mighty tough to beat in Saturday’s Eternal Derby with PFC CSKA Sofia in the Bulgarian capital because of their exceptional home record and red-hot recent form. The Blue Lions are on a five-game unbeaten streak of their own, winning all of them, so it’s anyone’s guess which way this fiery fixture will go; our PFC Levski Sofia vs PFC CSKA Sofia prediction will certainly take current momentum into account.
Julio Velázquez’s 2025 appointment to coach Levski has had an immediate impact on the Parva liga standings as his team currently top the table with 35 points from 14 games. His tactical blueprint has instilled a relentless, high-pressing mentality to the Sofia giants who play a high-octane, possession-based game with fast vertical transitions.
Velázquez’s team can overwhelm teams at home where they score a lethal average of 2.43 goals per game, 17 in total from seven Parva liga home matches. The danger man in those is Mustapha Sangare, who has bagged five goals in Levski’s last five league fixtures, and this PFC Levski Sofia vs PFC CSKA Sofia preview suggests he could be the difference maker again.
CSKA Sofia are more cautious but can still stun the Blues
CSKA Sofia are a much more pragmatic unit than their rivals, preferring to control the tempo and press according to the game state and opposing strengths. New coach Hristo Yanev has made some changes since his appointment in September 2025, helping the team through a tough transition period.
His side now look settled on the pitch and capable of grinding out results on their day, which they have been doing of late. CSKA arrive at Levski’s fortress unbeaten in five, having recently thrashed Beroe 5-1 at home and seen off Montana 3-1. The PFC Levski Sofia vs PFC CSKA Sofia prediction should take into account this newfound stability in CSKA's play.
Ioannis Pittas has been the creative spark behind CSKA’s midfield lately and has been rewarded with four goals, including four of the 10 CSKA have scored during their current five-game unbeaten run.
Velázquez’s men can edge a tense Eternal Derby
The recent head-to-head record between these two clubs is balanced, with Levski winning once, CSKA taking a single victory and two draws recorded in the four meetings in all competitions. However, Levski are in the better form at the moment and their home supremacy means the odds on Velázquez’s side to get the job done at around 2.01 look a bit short; this PFC Levski Sofia vs PFC CSKA Sofia prediction will depend on whether their home advantage holds strong.
CSKA are massive outsiders at 3.91 with the draw coming in at 3.12, which looks a little rich, so the Under 2.5 goals market could be a better choice here given Levski have averaged 0.5 goals at home against CSKA Sofia and the visitors have shipped 1.0 per Parva liga away game (7 in 7). For those seeking value, the PFC Levski Sofia vs PFC CSKA Sofia betting tips might suggest a lower-scoring affair.
A cagey Eternal Derby could be on the cards given CSKA’s compact, controlled midfield setup and Levski’s relentless, pro-active pressing game.
