- CSKA 1948 have the better recent head-to-head record, winning two of the last three meetings, while Lokomotiv Sofia have won one and none have finished tied.
- Lokomotiv Sofia have been inconsistent at home, taking 0 draws and 1 defeat from 1 home game.
- FC CSKA 1948 have been solid on the road, taking 1 draw and 0 defeats from 1 away game.
CSKA 1948 are on a roll
Saturday's Parva Liga 2026-2027 clash between PFC Lokomotiv Sofia and FC CSKA 1948 pits two teams on opposing trajectories against each other.
This PFC Lokomotiv Sofia vs FC CSKA 1948 preview highlights why FC CSKA 1948 have been excellent in the current campaign, taking 3 wins and 2 draws from their last 5 matches in all competitions, and coming into this game on the back of a three-match winning streak.
Their recent results include a penalty shootout win against Spartak Trnava in the UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 and an impressive 2-1 home win over Arda Kardzhali in the league.
They sit 2nd in the table and they have scored an average of 2.00 goals per away game, which will do them well against the direct Lokomotiv Sofia.
Lokomotiv Sofia are struggling
Lokomotiv Sofia have had a much less impressive start to the season, drawing 1-1 away to Botev Plovdiv, losing 1-2 at home to Levski Sofia and drawing 1-1 away to Slavia Sofia, to sit 8th in the standings.
In the last 5 matches in all competitions, Lokomotiv have taken 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats, and they have lost their only home game in the 2026-2027 season.
CSKA 1948 have the edge
The odds on this game are 1.97 for CSKA 1948, 3.81 for Lokomotiv and 3.3 for the draw. CSKA 1948 will want to continue their incredible start to the Parva Liga 2026-2027 campaign and they have a good recent record against Lokomotiv Sofia. PFC Lokomotiv Sofia vs FC CSKA 1948 betting tips point toward a tight but winnable away result.
Sasho Aleksandrov has CSKA 1948 set up in a solid 4-2-3-1 structure, with lots of structure in the center and the ability to change gears with coordinated pressing triggers.
This contrasts well against Lyuboslav Penev's 4-1-4-1 with Lokomotiv, as he has focused on youth and pace, with his side much more direct and relying on transition and vertical play.
CSKA 1948 should have enough quality to nick it here but the odds and recent form of both sides suggest that this could be a cautious clash and both teams may not score, so Both Teams To Score: No at 2.05 and Under 2.5 Goals at 1.92 are solid options.
PFC Lokomotiv Sofia vs FC CSKA 1948 prediction suggests Mamadou Diallo could be a difference maker here, and CSKA 1948's red-hot finisher Mamadou Diallo has 3 goals in CSKA 1948's last 5 games, scoring half of the team's goals.
Lokomotiv's and CSKA 1948's only other meeting in the 2025/2026 campaign was a 3-2 home win for CSKA 1948, a barnburner. PFC Lokomotiv Sofia vs FC CSKA 1948 prediction says this matchup could be similar, but Lokomotiv may not have what it takes.
