Match analysis
BulgariaFirst League
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this First League fixture.
CSKA Sofia got the job done on Sunday 16 August, winning 5-0 at home to Botev Vratsa (First League). At the break it was 2-0 to CSKA Sofia. They never let the lead slip.
The goals for CSKA Sofia came from J. Zwarts (12', 72'), P. Panayotov (38'), T. Ivanov (65') and L. Godoy (79'). C. Itu was sent off for CSKA Sofia in stoppage time.
3W 4D 3L1.30 pts/game
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| CSKA SofiaHome | Rating | Botev VratsaAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,720 | Overall | 1,542 |
| 1,717 | Match venue | 1,418 |
| 1,717 | At home | 1,541 |
| 1,637 | Away | 1,418 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,562 | Attack | 1,456 |
| 1,685 | Defence | 1,574 |
| 1,594 | Home attack | 1,436 |
| 1,504 | Away attack | 1,409 |
| 1,668 | Home defence | 1,586 |
| 1,684 | Away defence | 1,510 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,305 | Goal environment | 1,448 |
| 1,468 | Home goals | 1,337 |
| 1,337 | Away goals | 1,612 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,494 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,485 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,486 |
| 1,639 | Close games | 1,528 |
| 1,741 | Winning margin | 1,544 |
Match venue compares CSKA Sofia at home with Botev Vratsa away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
CSKA Sofia and Botev Vratsa have met 22 times since October 2017: CSKA Sofia have won 20 and two were drawn. Our CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa prediction page has every tip on this pairing.