- PFC Ludogorets Razgrad are currently second in the Parva liga with 56 points from 27 games, just three points above third-placed FC CSKA 1948 on 53 points after the same number of games.
- Ludogorets have won their last four games and are unbeaten in their last five in the league.
High-stakes matchup in Bulgarian league
Ludogorets have hit top gear in the last month or so, winning four games in a row and going unbeaten in their last five in the Bulgarian league. Per-Mathias Hoegmo has instilled a high-tempo, high-intensity style on the side which has reaped rewards of late. They have won two and drawn one of their last three home league matches and beat CSKA Sofia 3-0 at home and Spartak Varna 5-1 away in their most recent two matches.
This PFC Ludogorets Razgrad vs FC CSKA 1948 preview highlights the impressive form of both teams: this weekend’s opponents, CSKA 1948, are also in great form, winning four and drawing one of their last five in the top tier. They have won their last three away games in the First League, with recent results including a 2-1 win at Spartak Varna and a 3-2 victory over Lokomotiv Sofia at home. Atanas Bornosuzov has been praised for his work at the club, maintaining a disciplined structure and compact style that has led to an impressive unbeaten run of late.
Ludo can edge a classic clash
In their two Parva liga meetings to date, CSKA have won one and Ludogorets have won the other, but the visitors have yet to win away from home. In fact, our PFC Ludogorets Razgrad vs FC CSKA 1948 prediction notes that Ludogorets are as solid as ever at the Huvepharma Arena, winning eight, drawing four and losing just one of their 13 home fixtures so far in the 2025-2026 campaign. Average 1.92 goals for and 0.69 against at home is some record and it’s hard to see them not edging a result on Sunday.
This is a clash of styles as Ludogorets are a high-tempo, possession-based side that like to press their opponents and force turnovers, while CSKA 1948 prefer to sit deep and keep things compact, looking to counter quickly through the middle of the park.
Additionally, the PFC Ludogorets Razgrad vs FC CSKA 1948 prediction is that Ludogorets’ fast-paced style should be a good test of CSKA 1948’s defensive discipline and I can see this game featuring plenty of goals. Ludogorets have the attacking quality and skill to unlock any defence in Europe with wingers and advanced midfielders that thrive on playing in transition and at high-tempo. Mamadou Diallo is a player that is in fantastic form for CSKA and has scored three of his team’s ten goals in their last five league games. He is a physical target man who can be the focal point of CSKA’s counter attacks.
Goals, goals, goals
I am expecting Ludogorets to make the most of home advantage and win this game, but CSKA 1948 are a dangerous team on the counter attack and have conceded just 0.85 goals per game on average away from home in the 2025-2026 Parva liga. The PFC Ludogorets Razgrad vs FC CSKA 1948 betting tips suggest the home win odds are 1.45, which is too short, but Over 2.5 goals looks good at 1.63 with Both Teams to Score - Yes going off at 1.76.
Overall, the final PFC Ludogorets Razgrad vs FC CSKA 1948 prediction is for an exciting, goal-filled contest with Ludogorets having a slight edge at home.
