SOFIA, Bulgaria (Interstat) — PFK CSKA Sofia will look to rebound from a rare stumble when it hosts struggling FK Botev Vratsa in a Bulgarian First League match on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

The match at the Stadion Balgarska Armia pits a title-contending side against a club mired near the bottom of the table. CSKA Sofia, one of Bulgaria’s most decorated clubs, sits near the summit of the league, while Botev Vratsa is entrenched in a relegation battle.

The hosts are coming off a surprising 2-0 away defeat to Septemvri Sofia on Saturday, which snapped a strong run of form. Prior to that loss, CSKA Sofia had won four consecutive matches across all competitions, including a league victory over rival PFK Slavia Sofia and a domestic cup quarterfinal win against FK CSKA 1948 Sofia. Their home record this season has been a fortress, with the club unbeaten in its last five league matches in front of its supporters.

Botev Vratsa, meanwhile, is desperate for points and goals. The visitors are winless in their last five league outings, having scored just once in that span. They played to a scoreless draw at home against PFK Beroe Stara Zagora on Saturday. Their last victory came on Nov. 8, 2025, a 1-0 result at Lokomotiv 1929. Offensive struggles have defined their campaign; they have been shut out in six of their last ten matches.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a narrow 1-0 victory for CSKA Sofia, a scoreline that aligns with both teams’ recent trends. CSKA boasts a stout defense, while Botev Vratsa has consistently found scoring difficult.

The historical and qualitative gulf between the clubs is significant. CSKA Sofia will be heavily favored to collect three points as it aims to keep pace at the top of the table. For Botev Vratsa, the match represents a daunting challenge in its fight for survival.

Next for Botev Vratsa: The club will host PFK Arda 1924 Kardzhali on Saturday, March 7, in its next First League fixture.