SOFIA, Bulgaria (Interstat) — The latest chapter in Sofia’s complex football rivalry will be written Saturday when FK CSKA 1948 Sofia hosts PFK CSKA Sofia in a Bulgarian First League match.

The fixture, set for Valentine’s Day 2026, arrives just four days after the clubs last met, with the visiting Reds of PFK CSKA securing a 2-0 victory on Feb. 10. That result leveled the season series after FK CSKA 1948 won 1-0 in the first leg last August.

PFK CSKA Sofia enters with momentum, unbeaten in its last 10 league matches (6-4-0). Its recent form includes a key 1-0 win over archrival Levski Sofia and a 4-0 rout of Spartak Varna. The Reds’ defense has been stout, conceding more than one goal only once during this stretch.

FK CSKA 1948’s form has been inconsistent, with a 5-1-4 record in its last 10. The club is capable of high-scoring drama, evidenced by a wild 5-4 win over powerhouse Ludogorets in October, but has also been shut out three times in that span.

Projections for the derby are split. Interstat’s game simulator predicts a 1-1 draw. However, its ELO rating system gives FK CSKA 1948 a 62.8% probability of victory, likely factoring in home-field advantage and the clubs’ split results this season.

The match carries significance for the league table, with both teams looking to solidify positioning. PFK CSKA will aim to complete a dominant week against its namesake, while FK CSKA 1948 seeks immediate redemption on its home pitch.

Next for PFK CSKA Sofia: Feb. 21 vs. Slavia Sofia. Next for FK CSKA 1948 Sofia: Feb. 22 vs. Levski Sofia.