- PFC CSKA Sofia are unbeaten in their last 3 games, winning 2 and drawing 1, while Septemvri Sofia are winless in their last 3.
- PFC CSKA Sofia have only conceded 3 goals in Parva Liga 2026/2027, while Septemvri Sofia have averaged 0.67 goals per game and conceded 2.00 goals per game.
- PFC CSKA Sofia have conceded just 3 goals in the Parva Liga this season, while Joel Zwarts has scored 3 of the last 5 CSKA Sofia goals.
Vasil Levski derbies are rarely dull
CSKA Sofia and Septemvri Sofia will lock horns in the capital at the Vasil Levski on Sunday in what should be a good football game on paper. Hristo Yanev has overseen 3 wins and 2 draws from CSKA Sofia's last 5 games, since he took over on 24 September 2025. His flexible and proactive system has seen CSKA Sofia look sharp in all competitions, only conceding 3 goals in the 2026/2027 season of the Parva Liga so far, with their 2-1 win over Dunav Ruse last time out providing another example of the quality of the CSKA Sofia goal threat.
CSKA Sofia come into this one as the clear favorites, with Septemvri Sofia starting in 13th place in the table with 1 point from 3 games. For this Septemvri Sofia vs PFC CSKA Sofia preview, CSKA Sofia have some experience of upsetting the big 4 Sofia clubs in games like this though, with the most recent result between these two clubs being a 2-0 Septemvri Sofia victory in Parva Liga 2025/2026. Since then, CSKA Sofia have won once and Septemvri Sofia have won once, but 2 defeats in a row ahead of this clash has put Septemvri on the back foot.
CSKA Sofia should dictate the pace at Vasil Levski
Simao Freitas has been in charge of Septemvri Sofia since 15 June 2026 and his focus on survival and tactical discipline has made the club a difficult opponent for the bigger teams in Bulgaria. They do this by sitting deep and playing in compact blocks, then releasing the handbrakes in transition when they can get fast players on the ball. In contrast, CSKA Sofia play a much higher-tempo and vertical game, where pressing and controlling the center of the field is key. This should mean that CSKA Sofia will be on the front foot for large spells of the game, but Septemvri Sofia's transition play could make it a little messy.
CSKA Sofia have been excellent this season and we're backing them to keep that run going with a win on Sunday. The odds are short, but Septemvri Sofia's record of upsetting the bigger clubs means we'll keep an eye on this one. Our Septemvri Sofia vs PFC CSKA Sofia prediction is that CSKA Sofia's recent results show that they have the grit to grind out a win, while they have the quality to finish a game like this off too. A Septemvri Sofia vs PFC CSKA Sofia betting tips angle is a CSKA Sofia win seems about right in this fixture, with the first goal being crucial if they're going to force Septemvri Sofia to chase the game. Another Septemvri Sofia vs PFC CSKA Sofia prediction is a CSKA Sofia to win and both teams to score bet is a sensible alternative to the moneyline, while an under 2.5 goals bet also fits a controlled and clean CSKA performance. The final Septemvri Sofia vs PFC CSKA Sofia prediction points to CSKA Sofia controlling the pace throughout.
