- Septemvri Sofia have gone four games without a win in Parva Liga 2026/2027 (D1, L3).
- FC CSKA 1948 are undefeated in their last five in Parva Liga 2026/2027 and all competitions (W4, D1).
- FC CSKA 1948 are unbeaten in five against Septemvri Sofia, winning four and drawing one.
FC CSKA 1948 the pick at Vasil Levski
FC CSKA 1948 enter their game at Vasil Levski, Bulgaria, as the clear pick to see off Septemvri Sofia on Sunday, even if the odds might be a little low at 1.59, according to our Septemvri Sofia vs FC CSKA 1948 prediction.
The Blue-Reds have made a shocking start to Parva Liga 2026/2027 and are already under pressure after their first four games. They sit 14th with one point from four matches, and have suffered two 3-0 defeats in their previous two matches in the competition.
The first against Levski Sofia and the second against CSKA Sofia, which must have felt like a particularly bitter pill to swallow. Septemvri Sofia boss Simao Freitas has overseen some solid work in the last 12 months or so since taking over on 15 June 2026, but his side seem unable to create more than one goal.
Derby to stay close with FC CSKA 1948 having momentum
Septemvri Sofia have scored just 0.50 goals per game and conceded 2.25 per game in the league to date, a profile which suggests they could be in serious trouble against a pressing opponent.
FC CSKA 1948 are just such a side, with the Reds' high-tempo press creating a strong momentum, that has seen boss Sasho Aleksandrov's men win four and draw one from their last five, making this a natural talking point.
The Reds have had a mixed bag of results in that time, beating Lokomotiv Sofia 3-1, losing 2-1 to Panathinaikos after extra time in UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026, and then hammering Cherno More Varna 4-1 last time out. The Sofia club sit 3rd in the table with 13 points from five games, a run which keeps them in the mix near the top.
Reds have the right balance to dominate
There is a contrast in playing styles here that could be decisive, with Septemvri Sofia employing a flexible 4-2-3-1 which is built upon a tight midfield shield and fast transition. A scrappy game is their aim, but FC CSKA 1948 play at a higher tempo and with an aggressive press.
FC CSKA 1948 have wide players to support the attack. The head-to-head also leans strongly towards FC CSKA 1948, who won the last meeting 4-1 in the Parva Liga 2025/2026 and have a near perfect record against The Blue-Reds.
Frederic Maciel, on four goals in nine appearances, is the danger man for FC CSKA 1948, four of whom have come in their last five games. Under 2.5 goals is 1.83 and Both Teams To Score - No is 1.78 also looking like a decent bet here, but the draw does look more likely at 3.82, with Septemvri Sofia priced at 5.48, so the betting tips point toward a tight contest.
