CSKA 1948 Sofia - Dunav Ruse prediction 12 September 2026

Bulgaria ยท 1st LeagueFinished
CSKA 1948 Sofia
2:1
FT
Dunav Ruse
Match Info
Competition1st League ยท Bulgaria
Start date
Kick-off
Recent Form
CSKA 1948 Sofia
W
W
L
W
W
Dunav Ruse
W
W
W
D
L
Recent matches ยท CSKA 1948 Sofia
1st League
CSKA 1948 Sofia
Botev Plovdiv
40
W
Cup
Neftochimic Burgas
CSKA 1948 Sofia
04
W
1st League
CSKA 1948 Sofia
CSKA Sofia
23
L
1st League
Slavia Sofia
CSKA 1948 Sofia
12
W
1st League
CSKA 1948 Sofia
Dunav Ruse
21
W
1st League
Levski Sofia
CSKA 1948 Sofia
10
L
1st League
CSKA 1948 Sofia
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
20
W
1st League
Septemvri Sofia
CSKA 1948 Sofia
10
L
1st League
CSKA 1948 Sofia
Cherno More Varna
41
W
UEFA Conference League Qualification
CSKA 1948 Sofia
Panathinaikos
11
D
1st League
Lokomotiv Sofia
CSKA 1948 Sofia
13
W
UEFA Conference League Qualification
Panathinaikos
CSKA 1948 Sofia
11
D
1st League
CSKA 1948 Sofia
FC Arda Kardzhali
21
W
UEFA Conference League Qualification
CSKA 1948 Sofia
Spartak Trnava
00
D
1st League
CSKA 1948 Sofia
Botev Vratsa
21
W
Recent matches ยท Dunav Ruse
1st League
Dunav Ruse
Spartak Varna
20
W
Cup
Rilski Sportist Samokov
Dunav Ruse
23
W
1st League
Septemvri Sofia
Dunav Ruse
23
W
Friendly Clubs
Ludogorets Razgrad II
Dunav Ruse
11
D
Friendly Clubs
Cherno More Varna
Dunav Ruse
10
L
1st League
Dunav Ruse
Botev Vratsa
22
D
1st League
CSKA 1948 Sofia
Dunav Ruse
21
L
1st League
Dunav Ruse
Slavia Sofia
01
L
1st League
Dunav Ruse
Lokomotiv Sofia
22
D
1st League
Cherno More Varna
Dunav Ruse
31
L
1st League
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Dunav Ruse
12
W
1st League
Dunav Ruse
FC Arda Kardzhali
02
L
1st League
CSKA Sofia
Dunav Ruse
21
L
1st League
Dunav Ruse
Ludogorets Razgrad
02
L
1st League
Levski Sofia
Dunav Ruse
21
L
Lineups
CSKA 1948 Sofia4-4-2
  • 9A. IlievF
  • 11G. RusevF
  • 30J. MeyerM
  • 8M. ZemzemiM
  • 93M. DialloF
  • 3L. DvaliD
  • 3D. MedinaD
  • 31A. BozhevG
  • 33H. CuellarD
  • 16O. Gaลกeviฤ‡F
  • 67Frรฉdรฉric MacielF
Substitutes
  • 77Elias Franco
  • 10B. Tsonev
  • 23F. Krebs
  • 13D. Sheytanov
  • 4A. Hoffmann
  • 70K. Iliev
  • 20B. Sobrero
  • 5B. Benamar
  • 14K. Strinski
  • 96D. Griviฤ‡
Dunav Ruse3-5-2
  • 22S. PredevD
  • 14R. ApostolovM
  • 33G. KitanovG
  • 44V. Vidakoviฤ‡M
  • 4J. CabarcasD
  • 9รlex ValiรฑoF
  • 88D. TodorovD
  • 11D. MinchevF
  • 10K. BoychevM
  • 23Jordan Layn Saint-LouisM
  • 39Andre AlvesD
Substitutes
  • 24S. Gavrilov
  • 2M. Dilchovski
  • 69P. Pepelyashev
  • 19S. Stefanov
  • 6S. Yovkov
  • 36C. Appiah
  • 77A. Simeonov
  • 78E. Sou
  • 18I. Keรฏta
  • 51I. Budinov
Head-to-Head ยท summary
2
CSKA 1948 Sofia
0
Draws
0
Dunav Ruse
Previous meetings
1st League
CSKA 1948 Sofia
Dunav Ruse
21
Cup
CSKA 1948 Sofia
Dunav Ruse
21
League Standings
#TeamPWDLGoalsGDPts
1CSKA Sofia1293029:9+2030
2Levski Sofia1091023:4+1928
3Ludogorets Razgrad1182121:9+1226
4CSKA 1948 Sofia1281325:13+1225
5Botev Plovdiv1261517:18-119
6FC Arda Kardzhali1152415:17-217
7Spartak Varna1234511:17-613
8Slavia Sofia122649:9012
9Dunav Ruse1232715:21-611
10Botev Vratsa1224610:21-1110
11Lokomotiv Sofia1216513:20-79
12Lokomotiv Plovdiv122376:14-89
13Septemvri Sofia1122710:21-118
14Cherno More Varna1113711:22-116
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Dunav Ruse vs CSKA 1948 Sofia Prediction (Sep 12)

The Dunav Ruse vs CSKA 1948 Sofia prediction for the 1st League match on Sep 12, 2026, at 16:00 points to a clear favorite. CSKA 1948 Sofia, playing at home, holds a 68% win probability based on our analysis of odds, form, and head-to-head data.

Team Form

CSKA 1948 Sofia's last five results show a mixed pattern: L, W, L, W, D. They most recently lost 1-0 at Levski Sofia, but before that secured a convincing 2-0 home win over Lokomotiv Plovdiv. The team suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat at Septemvri Sofia, then bounced back with a 4-1 home thrashing of Cherno More Varna. The sequence started with a 1-1 home draw against Panathinaikos in the Conference League qualifiers. At home, CSKA 1948 have been flawless in the league, winning all four matches with 10 goals scored and only 3 conceded.

Dunav Ruse enter the contest with a D, L, W, L, L form line. They drew 2-2 at home with Lokomotiv Sofia, lost 3-1 away at Cherno More Varna, and managed a 2-1 away win at Lokomotiv Plovdiv. Two subsequent defeats followed: 0-2 at home to Arda Kardzhali and 1-2 at CSKA Sofia. Away from home, Dunav have one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five, highlighting their travel struggles.

Head-to-Head Record

These sides have met only once before. In a Cup fixture on Sep 26, 2019, CSKA 1948 Sofia beat Dunav Ruse 2-1 at home. That remains the sole direct encounter, giving CSKA 1948 a psychological edge.

League Table Positions

CSKA 1948 Sofia sit 4th in the 1st League with 16 points from 8 matches (5 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses). They have scored 15 goals and conceded 8. Dunav Ruse are not in the top 12 of the standings table, indicating a significantly lower league position. The gap in quality and points underscores the home side's advantage.

Win Probability: Dunav Ruse or CSKA 1948 Sofia?

CSKA 1948 Sofia has a 68% chance of winning, the draw is at 22%, and Dunav Ruse has a 10% chance. These probabilities are calculated from the bookmaker odds (home 1.33, draw 2.50, away 6.50), which implied a 57.6% home win. The adjustment upward reflects CSKA 1948's perfect home league record, Dunav Ruse's poor away form, the head-to-head win, and the large table gap. The combined evidence strongly favors a home victory.

Odds & Match Prediction

Bookmakers price CSKA 1948 Sofia at 1.33, the draw at 2.50, and Dunav Ruse at 6.50. These odds make the home side the overwhelming favorite. Based on the stats, CSKA 1948 Sofia is the most likely winner. A clean sheet for the hosts is a plausible outcome given Dunav Ruse's scoring difficulties on the road.

Dunav Ruse vs CSKA 1948 Sofia โ€” FAQ

Who will win Dunav Ruse vs CSKA 1948 Sofia?
CSKA 1948 Sofia is the strong favorite to win, with a 68% probability. The draw stands at 22%, while Dunav Ruse has only a 10% chance of pulling off an upset.
What is the win probability for CSKA 1948 Sofia?
CSKA 1948 Sofia has a 68% chance of winning, based on odds, home form, and head-to-head data. Their perfect home record in the league and Dunav Ruse's struggles away from home make them the likely victors.
When is the Dunav Ruse vs CSKA 1948 Sofia match?
The match is scheduled for Sep 12, 2026, at 16:00 local time. It will be played in the Bulgarian 1st League.
What are the odds for the match?
Bookmakers offer odds of 1.33 for a CSKA 1948 Sofia win, 2.50 for a draw, and 6.50 for a Dunav Ruse victory. These odds reflect the home side's dominance.
What is the head-to-head record between Dunav Ruse and CSKA 1948 Sofia?
The teams have met once before, with CSKA 1948 Sofia winning 2-1 in a Cup match on Sep 26, 2019. This is their first league meeting.
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