Lokomotiv Sofia vs CSKA Sofia
Stadion Lokomotiv, Sofia · Capacity 7,000 · grass
Kickoff: Aug 23, 2026, 9:15 PM (stadium time)
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- 1.5
- Goals/game
- 1.2
- 1.8
- Conceded/game
- 1.2
AI match analysis
Preliminary — updates once lineups are confirmed
Predicted score: 1-2
Data suggests a significant advantage for CSKA Sofia in this matchup, given their strong recent form and superior league standing. Lokomotiv Sofia's struggles at home and their negative goal difference further support the expectation of a CSKA Sofia win, likely resulting in a score of 2-1.
- Lokomotiv Sofia has lost all 2 home matches this season
- CSKA Sofia unbeaten in last 5 matches
- CSKA Sofia ranked 2nd with 13 points from 5 matches
- CSKA Sofia has a positive head-to-head record against Lokomotiv Sofia, winning 4 of the last 5 encounters.
Confidence is high because the probability gap between outcomes is decisive, and the bookmaker market agrees closely with this read, and recent form, standings and head-to-head data are all available.
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Why AI favors CSKA Sofia
- Historical edgeCSKA Sofia
CSKA Sofia have won 5 of the last 8 meetings between these two teams.
5/8 H2H wins - Higher league positionCSKA Sofia
CSKA Sofia sit 11 places above Lokomotiv Sofia in the table.
#3 vs #14 - Weak home recordLokomotiv Sofia
Lokomotiv Sofia have won 0 of their last 2 home matches.
0/2 home wins - Strong away recordCSKA Sofia
CSKA Sofia have won 1 of their last 2 away matches.
1/2 away wins
Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.
What could change the prediction
- Lineups not confirmed
Starting lineups aren't confirmed yet and could materially affect this prediction once they land.
- AI and market are closely aligned
The bookmaker market and our model currently see this match almost identically, which limits how differentiated this pick is.
Match trends
- Lokomotiv Sofia have averaged 1.5 goals scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- CSKA Sofia have averaged 1.2 goals scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 of the last 8 meetings between these two sides.
- Both teams scored in 2 of the last 8 head-to-head matches.
Head-to-head
Last 8 meetings
CSKA Sofia
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Match winner
Total goals (2.5 line)
Both teams to score
Double chance
Clean sheet
Average and best price across 13 bookmakers we track. Odds change continuously — shown for reference only, not a recommendation.
Match winner — odds movement
Model vs market
"Market" is the average bookmaker price converted to an implied probability with the bookmaker's built-in margin removed, for a fair comparison against the AI's own probability estimate.
League standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 2 | LDLD |
| 3 | CSKA Sofia | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | +10 | 13 | WWWD |
Pre-match comparison
Rolling averages based on each team's last 10 and 10 finished matches; clean sheets/failed-to-score are full-season totals.
When do they score?
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LudogoretsFrequently asked questions
Who is likely to win Lokomotiv Sofia vs CSKA Sofia?+
Our AI model favors CSKA Sofia to win, with a 59% probability (Draw 23%, Lokomotiv Sofia 18%).
Where is Lokomotiv Sofia vs CSKA Sofia played?+
The match is played at Stadion Lokomotiv, Sofia (capacity 7,000).
What time does Lokomotiv Sofia vs CSKA Sofia kick off?+
Kickoff is at Aug 23, 2026, 6:15 PM (your local time, based on your device).