- Ludogorets Razgrad’s last five games have yielded one win, two draws and two defeats.
- CSKA Sofia’s last five have returned three wins, a draw and a defeat.
- Ludogorets have won nine, drawn six and lost two of their home league games this season, while CSKA Sofia have won seven, drawn four and lost six on the road in the league.
Lions ready to roar against CSKA Sofia
PFC Ludogorets Razgrad currently hold third place in the Parva Liga - Championship Group 2026 on 64 points from 35 games, one point above PFC CSKA Sofia in fourth. Monday’s game is of huge significance domestically with both sides pushing for a higher finish in a tightly packed top division and the recent results between these clubs suggest a close game in prospect. This PFC Ludogorets Razgrad vs PFC CSKA Sofia preview highlights just how much is at stake in this contest.
The Lions were held to a 1-1 draw at home by second-placed Levski Sofia on Matchday 35 and lost 1-0 away to FC CSKA 1948 the following weekend. CSKA Sofia drew 1-1 with FC CSKA 1948, a result that came after they were beaten 2-0 by Levski Sofia the previous week, but they went through in the cup on penalties after a 1-1 away draw against Lokomotiv Plovdiv.
Ludogorets have won one, drawn two and lost two of their last five Parva Liga - Championship Group 2026 matches, whereas CSKA Sofia have won three, drawn one and lost one of their five previous. The Lions have won nine, drawn six and lost only two of their 17 home league games this term, while CSKA have won seven, drawn four and lost six on their away games. The significance of the upcoming match is captured in our PFC Ludogorets Razgrad vs PFC CSKA Sofia prediction, given the teams’ performances both home and away.
A clash of styles with the title race in the balance
Ludogorets have won only one of the last five head-to-heads, while CSKA Sofia have taken two victories in that period, with two draws between the pair. Per-Mathias Høgmo has developed the tactics of his Ludogorets team into a disciplined, possession-based system with the ability to transition quickly and press the ball since his appointment in November 2025.
CSKA Sofia boss Hristo Yanev has instilled his team with a pragmatic, adaptable approach to the game since taking charge in September 2025 and they will be looking to frustrate the hosts by ceding possession to stay compact and organised at the back, before hitting on the counter with their pacey forwards. For those interested in informed choices, this PFC Ludogorets Razgrad vs PFC CSKA Sofia betting tips guide offers an overview of key tactics and possible outcomes. This game will be a tactical chess match between two well-drilled teams with the momentum in the title race at stake.
The verdict
Ludogorets are the odds-on favorites at 1.64, while CSKA Sofia are listed at 5.1 with the draw coming in at 3.74 for Monday’s encounter. The PFC Ludogorets Razgrad vs PFC CSKA Sofia prediction draws on the home advantage and a stronger defensive record in this matchup and we’re inclined to back them to take the win, although the draw would not surprise us. Ludogorets can usually be trusted to get goals from multiple sources, with their flexible 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 system allowing their wide forwards and creative midfielders to contribute.
CSKA Sofia can be dangerous on the break and Mohamed Brahimi has been their biggest threat recently, scoring two of their goals in the last four games, but Ludogorets will be the most likely to score here. Ludogorets average 2.0 goals per home game against CSKA Sofia in the past five head-to-heads, whereas CSKA average 1.0 as the away side.
Given Ludogorets’ superiority in the defensive third, ‘Both teams to score - No’ at 1.98 could be of interest to those looking to make a profit on this game, as we see it as likely that the game will be a closely fought affair, albeit one that the hosts will probably edge. Ultimately, our PFC Ludogorets Razgrad vs PFC CSKA Sofia prediction is for a tight match that favours the home side.
