Late Godoy Goal Lifts CSKA Sofia Over Botev Vratsa

SOFIA, Bulgaria (March 4, 2026) (Interstat) — A 69th-minute strike from Santiago Godoy gave PFK CSKA Sofia a 1-0 victory over FK Botev Vratsa in a First League match Wednesday at Stadion Vasil Levski.

The lone goal broke a deadlock in what was the season opener for both Bulgarian clubs. The result aligned with the pre-match projection from Interstat, whose simulator forecast a 1-0 scoreline and gave CSKA Sofia a 79.6% probability to win. The home side secured the three points while Botev Vratsa’s defense held firm for much of the contest before Godoy’s decisive intervention. The match marked the beginning of domestic league play for each team this season.