Botev Plovdiv and CSKA 1948 Sofia meet at Hristo Botev, Plovdiv, Plovdiv on Saturday, Apr 10 at 6:00 PM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the Parva Liga. Just 3 points separate them in the standings.

Botev Plovdiv come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 5). CSKA 1948 Sofia travel in good form (3W 0D 2L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Botev Plovdiv head into this on the back of a defeat, while CSKA 1948 Sofia arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Botev Plovdiv face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. CSKA 1948 Sofia have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in Botev Plovdiv won 0–4. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Botev Plovdiv a slight edge, but CSKA 1948 Sofia are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.