CSKA-Sofia – Ludogorets, Prediction – Bulgarian Cup

ℹ️ CSKA does not look in good enough condition to beat Ludogorets

CSKA has a new coach and his name is Lubo Penev. A familiar face at Bulgarian Army after, to put it mildly, Akrapovic’s surprising leaving. Opinions about the reason for the change and whether it is the right solution are numerous. For better or worse, CSKA lost in the first match of Penev with 0-1 from Beroe as a guest, and the difference with Ludogorets increased, although the Greens made a draw.

🏆 The Eagles are aiming for a double this season

Ludogorets is in good shape. Dambrauskas is extremely motivated to achieve great success with the team. As it becomes increasingly clear that Ludogorets will defend its title, it seems that the main goal by the end of the season will be to win the cup, because in recent years the Eagles have failed for some reason to get the trophy being the strongest team in Bulgaria and winning title after title in the meantime.

The first match looks equal. We do not expect many goals

 Expert view: CSKA sold its main players in the winter and this appointment of Penev came as a surprise to many people. It seems that the atmosphere inside the club is not very good, and these events do not show that the Reds have big ambitions for the season, although they had the potential for a trophy. Ludogorets recently beat CSKA 1-0, but totally outplayed them and could have won more in the derby, but for the league. Now we expect a low-scoring match again, and rather the goals, if any, will be left for the rematch, when there will be more risks. Prediction – Under 2.5 goals at 1.60.