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WON Tip WON CSKA Sofia 5-0 Botev Vratsa
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CSKA Sofia

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L W W W W
6W 2D 1L → Steady
VS
5-0
5:00 pm
National Stadium Vasil Levski (Sofia)
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Botev Vratsa
Away
L L L D W
4W 3D 3L → Steady
Sunday, 16th August 2026 Selection
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Backing CSKA Sofia to win
CSKA Sofia 60%
Draw 20%
Botev Vratsa 20%
H Fair Odds1.67
D Fair Odds5
A Fair Odds5
Implied Prob76.3%Bookie's implied odds
Our Edge-9.3%Overpriced
Kelly %0%Suggested bankroll %
TICKET #AE04A5EC
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Written & reviewed by BettingProfessional1x2 Editorial Desk
Senior Football Analyst · Last checked 17 Aug 2026
✓ Data-Driven ✓ Independently Checked
Supporting Bets
Extras
Primary Selection
1 — CSKA Sofia to win
1.31
Over 2.5 Goals74% Over 1.5 Goals84%
📋 Betting Slip / Acca Builder
CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa Competition: Bulgaria EFBET League Date: Sunday, 16th August 2026 KO: 5:00 pm Pick: 1 (CSKA Sofia to win) Odds: 1.31 Confidence: 67% Also: Over 2.5 Goals (74%) Also: Over 1.5 Goals (84%) Ticket #AE04A5EC
Head to Head
Record
8
CSKA Sofia
2
Draws
0
Botev Vratsa
10
Meetings
3.2
Avg Goals
40%
BTTS
50%
Over 2.5
Supports Tip CSKA Sofia won 8 of the last 10 meetings (2 draws).
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Stats Duel
Comparison
CSKA Sofia
Metric
Botev Vratsa
1.9
Goals For / Game
1.4
1
Goals Against / Game
1.3
44%
Clean Sheets
20%
6-2-1
W — D — L
4-3-3
Win Rate
67%
40%
2.8
Avg Goals
84%
Over 1.5
74%
Over 2.5
63%
BTTS Rate
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Score Probability Matrix
Poisson Model
B0
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
C0
0-0 6.1%
0-1 7.3%
0-2 4.4%
0-3 1.8%
0-4 0.5%
0-5 0.1%
C1
1-0 9.7%
1-1 11.7%
1-2 7.0%
1-3 2.8%
1-4 0.8%
1-5 0.2%
C2
2-0 7.8%
2-1 9.3%
2-2 5.6%
2-3 2.2%
2-4 0.7%
2-5 0.2%
C3
3-0 4.2%
3-1 5.0%
3-2 3.0%
3-3 1.2%
3-4 0.4%
3-5 0.1%
C4
4-0 1.7%
4-1 2.0%
4-2 1.2%
4-3 0.5%
4-4 0.1%
4-5 0.0%
C5
5-0 0.5%
5-1 0.6%
5-2 0.4%
5-3 0.2%
5-4 0.1%
5-5 0.0%
Top Scores 1-0(9.7%) 2-1(9.3%) 2-0(7.8%)
■ Best match ■ Possible ■ Low · ■ Contradicts tip C=Home goals ↓   B=Away →
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Market Odds Intelligence
Value Finder
CSKA Sofia Win
60%
1.67
Draw
20%
5
Botev Vratsa Win
20%
5
Fair value decimal odds based on our probability model. Compare against your bookmaker's line to identify value.
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Team Ratings
Grades
CSKA Sofia
Overall
7.3
Scoring
6.3
Defence
6.7
Botev Vratsa
Overall
4.9
Scoring
4.7
Defence
5.7
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Combination Markets
Smart Picks
Result & BTTS
Home Win & BTTS Yes 32%
Home Win & BTTS No 19%
Draw & BTTS Yes 13%
Draw & BTTS No 7%
Away Win & BTTS Yes 19%
Away Win & BTTS No 11%
Result & Goals
Home Win & Over 2.5 37%
Home Win & Under 2.5 13%
Draw & Over 2.5 15%
Draw & Under 2.5 5%
Away Win & Over 2.5 22%
Away Win & Under 2.5 8%
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Stake Calculator
Bankroll Tool
Kelly %
Stake
Potential Profit
Uses the Kelly Criterion at your selected fraction. Half Kelly (0.5) is recommended for reduced variance. Not financial advice.
🔎 How we calculate confidence, edge & Kelly %

Our confidence score blends three inputs: the market-implied signal from public odds, the head-to-head record between these two sides, and each team's recent form (weighted by sample size). No single input can move the score more than 18 points from the market signal, which keeps the model grounded.

  • Edge compares our confidence against the bookmaker's implied probability from the odds you enter — a positive number suggests the price may be generous relative to our model.
  • Kelly % is a standard bankroll-management formula, not a guarantee — it sizes a stake relative to perceived edge and odds.
  • Score matrix uses a Poisson distribution built from each side's recent scoring and conceding rates.

All models are statistical estimates, not certainties. Treat every figure on this page as one input into your own decision, not as a promise of an outcome.

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Match Archives
History
Head to Head
04.03.261L
CSKA Sofia1
Botev Vratsa0
22.09.251L
Botev Vratsa1
CSKA Sofia1
05.04.251L
Botev Vratsa1
CSKA Sofia1
24.10.241L
CSKA Sofia2
Botev Vratsa0
18.02.241L
CSKA Sofia3
Botev Vratsa0
19.08.231L
Botev Vratsa0
CSKA Sofia2
08.05.231L
CSKA Sofia5
Botev Vratsa1
23.10.221L
Botev Vratsa0
CSKA Sofia4
25.02.221L
CSKA Sofia4
Botev Vratsa0
19.09.211L
Botev Vratsa2
CSKA Sofia4
Recent Form
CSKA Sofia
13.08.26EL
CSKA Sofia1
Maccabi Tel Aviv3
L
09.08.261L
Septemvri Sofia0
CSKA Sofia3
W
06.08.26EL
Maccabi Tel Aviv0
CSKA Sofia3
W
02.08.261L
CSKA Sofia2
Dunav Ruse1
W
27.07.261L
CSKA Sofia3
Botev Plovdiv2
W
23.07.26EL
Qarabag0
CSKA Sofia0
D
20.07.261L
Slavia Sofia0
CSKA Sofia0
D
16.07.26EL
Derry City1
CSKA Sofia2
W
09.07.26EL
CSKA Sofia3
Derry City2
W
Botev Vratsa
10.08.261L
Botev Vratsa0
Slavia Sofia3
L
02.08.261L
Ludogorets2
Botev Vratsa1
L
25.07.261L
CSKA 1948 Sofia2
Botev Vratsa1
L
19.07.261L
Botev Vratsa1
Cherno More1
D
10.07.26CF
Botev Vratsa1
Arda0
W
03.07.26CF
Botev Vratsa2
Beitar Jerusalem2
D
01.07.26CF
Botev Vratsa2
Spartak Pleven1
W
27.06.26CF
Levski Sofia1
Botev Vratsa1
D
22.05.261L
Botev Vratsa3
Beroe0
W
18.05.261L
Dobrudzha1
Botev Vratsa2
W
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Match Analysis
Writeup

Professional betting is not glamorous. There is no inside information, no secret line to the dressing room — just the same analytical graft on every fixture you consider, and the discipline to know when the price is worth taking and when it is not. For this Bulgaria EFBET League game, the work says the price is worth taking, and here is the full picture.

The home side comes in on 4 wins, 1 loss from their last 5 games, which is public and already baked into the line. The layer most casual bettors skip is the texture of those recent home matches. Have they been creating quality chances that the scoreline reflects, or grinding out results against the run of play? The quality behind the recent results tells you whether this is a team that deserves its price or one that has been riding its luck — and National Stadium Vasil Levski (Sofia) usually settles that argument.

The visitors arrive on 1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses from their last 5 games, the most useful single data point for projecting how they perform away from home. Travelling sides carry their recent momentum — good or bad — into each successive away day, and it tends to take a significant event to break an established pattern.

With both ends assessed, our position is 1 at @1.31, which we have run through the full process and rate at around 60,20,20%. Kick-off is 5:00 pm.

That is the recommendation, backed by the graft behind it. Do not miss the rest of today’s tips on the site — the professional edge is built one disciplined read at a time, not from a single lucky line.

 

BD
BettingProfessional1x2 Editorial Desk
Senior Football Analyst
Reviews statistical models against historical results before every tip is published. Cross-checks head-to-head and form data with independent sources.
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026
Quick Answers
FAQ
What is the recommended bet for CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa?
Our selection is 1 — CSKA Sofia to win, priced at approximately 1.31. Tip confidence rating: 67%.
What is CSKA Sofia's current form?
CSKA Sofia have won 6, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last 9 matches.
How has Botev Vratsa been performing recently?
Botev Vratsa have recorded 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats from 10 recent games.
What does the head-to-head record show?
CSKA Sofia lead with 8 wins versus Botev Vratsa's 0, with 2 draws across 10 meetings.
How many goals are expected in this match?
Recent fixtures involving these sides average 2.8 goals per game. The head-to-head BTTS rate stands at 40%.
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