CSKA Sofia vs Spartak Varna - First League
Fixture Preview - 26 July 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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CSKA Sofia will host Spartak Varna at the Stadion Bâlgarska Armija on Saturday, 26 July, in a match that sees two teams struggling to find their rhythm early in the season. CSKA Sofia, despite their mixed form with three draws in their last five matches, have a strong historical advantage over Spartak Varna, winning six of their last ten encounters. The home side will look to leverage this trend, especially given their solid home record. Spartak Varna, on the other hand, has yet to secure a win this season, with their last five games yielding only two points. They will need to improve defensively to avoid conceding, as CSKA's attacking prowess could exploit any weaknesses. With odds heavily favouring a CSKA victory, the key angle to consider is the likelihood of both teams scoring. CSKA’s attacking capabilities suggest a strong chance for a high-scoring affair, making the over 2.5 goals market at 1.53 an appealing option for bettors.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |  Arda | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 10 |  Beroe | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 11 |  Montana | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 12 |  Spartak Varna | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| 13 |  Botev Plovdiv | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 14 |  CSKA Sofia | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 15 |  Septemvri Sofia | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| 16 |  Slavia Sofia | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 26, 2025 | CSKA Sofia | 1–1 | Spartak Varna | First League |
| May 13, 2025 | CSKA Sofia | 5–0 | Spartak Varna | First League |
| April 26, 2025 | Spartak Varna | 0–1 | CSKA Sofia | First League |
| December 3, 2024 | CSKA Sofia | 3–1 | Spartak Varna | First League |
| August 3, 2024 | Spartak Varna | 3–0 | CSKA Sofia | First League |
| March 18, 2023 | CSKA Sofia | 1–0 | Spartak Varna | First League |
| September 3, 2022 | Spartak Varna | 0–1 | CSKA Sofia | First League |
| March 21, 2009 | Spartak Varna | 0–2 | CSKA Sofia | First League |
| August 30, 2008 | CSKA Sofia | 3–0 | Spartak Varna | First League |
| March 14, 2008 | CSKA Sofia | 3–2 | Spartak Varna | First League |
CSKA Sofia Predicted Starting XI vs Spartak Varna — 4-1-4-1
| # | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gustavo Busatto
|
GK |
| 15 |
Thibaut Vion
|
DF |
| 5 |
Lumbardh Dellova
|
DF |
| 6 |
Liam Cooper
|
DF |
| 18 |
Mica Pinto
|
DF |
| 4 |
Adrián Lapeña
|
MF |
| 29 |
Ivan Tasev
|
MF |
| 8 |
John David Theodor Seger
|
MF |
| 7 |
Olaus Skarsem
|
MF |
| 3 |
Sainey Sanyang
|
MF |
| 28 |
Ioannis Pittas
|
FW |
Spartak Varna Predicted Starting XI vs CSKA Sofia — 4-5-1
| # | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 23 |
Maxim Kovalev
|
GK |
| 20 |
Deyan Lozev
|
DF |
| 3 |
Mateo Juric-Petrasilo
|
DF |
| 4 |
Ivan Aleksiev
|
DF |
| 11 |
Aleksandar Georgiev
|
DF |
| 7 |
Bernardo Couto
|
MF |
| 17 |
Tsvetoslav Marinov
|
MF |
| 19 |
Emil Yanchev
|
MF |
| 6 |
Zhak Pehlivanov
|
MF |
| 21 |
Xande
|
MF |
| 9 |
Daniel Halachev
|
FW |