Botev Vratsa vs CSKA Sofia: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Mon, 22 Sep '25)

Welcome to the antics-filled showdown at the Hristo Botev Stadium! This Monday, September 22nd, 2025, brings us a Parva Liga clash that's bound to be as unpredictable as the weather in April. Botev Vratsa squares off against CSKA Sofia, and let's just say, it's not exactly an even battleground if history has anything to say about it.

Historically, Botev Vratsa have had all the luck of a chocolate teapot, with zero wins in the last three match-ups against CSKA Sofia. Meanwhile, CSKA has strutted away with two victories, leaving just one match ending in a delicate draw on April 5th, 2025. If it were possible, the draw would have left us on the edge of our sofas, wondering if the universe was conspiring for them to remain best friends.

In the last match, the Botev Vratsa folks took a swan dive into a 0-2 defeat to Beroe Stara Zagora, a performance so flat it might have been mistaken for a pancake. Meanwhile, CSKA Sofia tiptoed gingerly into a 0-1 loss to Arda Kardzhali. In the league hierarchy, Botev Vratsa holds position 8 like a cat clinging to the curtains, while CSKA Sofia is in the intense competition for the 12th spot.

Player performance stats alert! CSKA Sofia will need to keep a tight leash on Botev Vratsa's M. Petkov, who's been busy scoring 3 goals this season. On the flip side, Botev Vratsa will have to stick close to I. Pittas who’s been the generous soul providing 1 assist for CSKA Sofia.

Who's shining brighter? Botev Vratsa's Martin Petkov boasts a 7.34 player rating, proving quite the thorn in the opponent's side. Following him are Dimitar Evtimov at 7.23 and Martin Smolenski with 7.03. Not to be overshadowed, CSKA Sofia’s Bruno Jordão shines brightly with a 7.53 rating, followed by Thibaut Vion at 7.2 and Mica Pinto with 7.15.

In terms of holding onto the ball, Botev Vratsa have been experiencing a slight possession issue, averaging just 38.6% while CSKA Sofia hogs the spotlight with a commanding 61.3%. When it comes to corners, Botev Vratsa nibbles on an average of 3.88 per game, while CSKA Sofia consume 6.14 corners like they’re collecting stamps.

For those who enjoy analyzing the match on not just skill but behavior, let's talk discipline. Botev Vratsa comes with a suit full of 28 yellow cards, 1 red card, and have donated 1 penalty goal this season. CSKA Sofia isn't lagging far behind with 17 yellow cards, 1 red card, and also a single penalty conceded.

Given these frolicsome facts, one might just place a cheeky bet that CSKA Sofia will probably dance away with the win at this football carnival. So, let's sit back, grab some popcorn, and watch while these two teams kick up a football storm!