Botev Plovdiv vs CSKA Sofia: result 1-2 and analysis
First LeagueRegular Season - 10Kick-off on September 22, 2023 at 05:00 PM (UTC)Stadion Hristo Botev, Plovdiv
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What was the result of Botev Plovdiv vs CSKA Sofia?
CSKA Sofia won 1-2 on September 22, 2023.
Goalscorers
- 21′J. LindsethCSKA Sofia
- 67′D. NazonCSKA Sofia (pen.)
- 79′K. BalogiannisBotev Plovdiv
Official lineup for Botev Plovdiv vs CSKA Sofia
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Botev Plovdiv
4-2-3-1- 11A. Baroan
- 17N. Minkov
- 10I. Popov
- 16S. Akere
- 20Antonio Perera
- 21T. Nnadi
- 38K. Balogiannis
- 5J. Tamm
- 19A. Conté
- 15J. Eto'o
- 1H. Hankič
CSKA Sofia
4-1-3-2- 11M. Phaëton
- 9D. Nazon
- 14T. Heintz
- 7J. Lindseth
- 26M. Carreazo
- 21A. Youga
- 15T. Vion
- 6H. Petrov
- 13B. Córdoba
- 19I. Turitsov
- 1Busatto
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Botev Plovdiv have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; CSKA Sofia have 8, 3 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2023 | Ludogorets(away) | 2-2 | First League |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Slavia Sofia(home) | 3-1 | First League |
| Aug 27, 2023 | Etar Veliko Tarnovo(away) | 2-1 | First League |
| Aug 20, 2023 | Levski Krumovgrad(home) | 1-2 | First League |
| Aug 12, 2023 | Hebar 1918(away) | 0-1 | First League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2023 | CSKA 1948(home) | 2-0 | First League |
| Sep 2, 2023 | Beroe(away) | 3-0 | First League |
| Aug 26, 2023 | Cherno More Varna(home) | 1-1 | First League |
| Aug 19, 2023 | Botev Vratsa(away) | 2-0 | First League |
| Aug 13, 2023 | Ludogorets(away) | 0-3 | First League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Botev Plovdiv win, 1 draw, 4 CSKA Sofia wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2023 | CSKA Sofia 3-1 Botev Plovdiv | First League |
| Oct 19, 2022 | Botev Plovdiv 0-1 CSKA Sofia | First League |
| May 19, 2022 | CSKA Sofia 0-0 Botev Plovdiv | First League |
| Mar 20, 2022 | Botev Plovdiv 2-0 CSKA Sofia | First League |
| Oct 17, 2021 | CSKA Sofia 3-2 Botev Plovdiv | First League |
| Dec 6, 2020 | Botev Plovdiv 0-3 CSKA Sofia | First League |
Last archived meeting: CSKA Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv on Feb 18, 2023
How many goals should we expect?
Botev Plovdiv score 1.1 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; CSKA Sofia score 1.1 and concede 0.9.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botev Plovdiv | 1.1 | 1.2 | 5 | 6/15 | 7/15 |
| CSKA Sofia | 1.1 | 0.9 | 8 | 3/15 | 4/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Botev Plovdiv sit 5th in First League (19 points from 11 matches) and CSKA Sofia sit 2nd (27 points from 11 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | CSKA Sofia | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 9 | 27 |
| 5 | Botev Plovdiv | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 19 |
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