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CSKA 1948 vs Ludogorets: prediction and stats

First LeagueRegular Season - 26Kick-off on April 17, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Stadion Vitosha, Bistrica

CSKA 1948Ludogorets

The Footlab AI model makes Ludogorets the favourite at 40%, against 29% for a draw and 31% for CSKA 1948. The most likely score is 1-1. If Ludogorets wins, the most likely score is 0-1.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.8% of the 2,455 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 16, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win CSKA 1948 vs Ludogorets?

A very open match: only 99 Elo points separate CSKA 1948 (1,864) and Ludogorets (1,963).

31%29%40%
CSKA 1948 winDrawLudogorets win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for CSKA 1948 vs Ludogorets

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

CSKA 1948

4-2-3-1
  1. 11G. Rusev
  1. 8M. Zemzemi
  2. 30J. Meyer
  3. 10B. Tsonev
  4. 34P. Vitanov
  5. 20B. Sobrero
  1. 33H. Cuellar
  2. 3L. Dvali
  3. 4A. Hoffmann
  4. 2D. Medina
  1. 31A. Bozhev

Ludogorets

4-2-3-1
  1. 12Rwan Cruz
  1. 23Deroy Duarte
  2. 14P. Stanić
  3. 6I. Zhelizko
  4. 18I. Chochev
  5. 17Son
  1. 42S. Shishkov
  2. 15E. Kurtulus
  3. 2J. Andersson
  4. 4Hossam Abdelmaguid
  1. 39H. Bonmann

Computed on October 16, 2026 at 09:53 AM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, CSKA 1948 have 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats; Ludogorets have 10, 3 and 2.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

CSKA 1948
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 11, 2026CSKA Sofia(home)2-3First League
Sep 18, 2026Slavia Sofia(away)2-1First League
Sep 12, 2026Dunav Ruse(home)2-1First League
Sep 5, 2026Levski Sofia(away)0-1First League
Aug 28, 2026Lokomotiv Plovdiv(home)2-0First League
Ludogorets
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 12, 2026Arda Kardzhali(home)5-0First League
Oct 4, 2026Cherno More Varna(home)5-0Friendlies Clubs
Sep 27, 2026CSM Ramnicu Valcea(home)3-0Friendlies Clubs
Sep 14, 2026Septemvri Sofia(home)2-1First League
Sep 6, 2026Lokomotiv Sofia(away)2-1First League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 3 CSKA 1948 wins, 0 draws, 3 Ludogorets wins.

DateScoreCompetition
May 16, 2026CSKA 1948 1-0 LudogoretsFirst League
Apr 25, 2026Ludogorets 1-2 CSKA 1948First League
Apr 5, 2026Ludogorets 3-0 CSKA 1948First League
Oct 27, 2025CSKA 1948 5-4 LudogoretsFirst League
Apr 7, 2025CSKA 1948 1-3 LudogoretsFirst League
Dec 16, 2024CSKA 1948 2-3 LudogoretsCup

Last archived meeting: CSKA 1948 vs Ludogorets on May 16, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

CSKA 1948 score 1.5 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Ludogorets score 2.1 and concede 0.8. The model gives a 45% probability of over 2.5 goals and 51% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
CSKA 19481.51.1310/159/15
Ludogorets2.10.867/158/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

CSKA 1948 sit 4th in First League (22 points from 11 matches) and Ludogorets sit 3rd (26 points from 10 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
3Ludogorets1082021726
4CSKA 194811713211322

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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for CSKA 1948 vs Ludogorets?
The Footlab AI model makes Ludogorets the favourite at 40%, against 29% for a draw and 31% for CSKA 1948.
Where and when is CSKA 1948 vs Ludogorets played?
CSKA 1948 vs Ludogorets is played on April 17, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Stadion Vitosha, in the First League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 45% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.8% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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