RAZGRAD, Bulgaria (Interstat) — A dominant recent history will be on the line when PFK Ludogorets Razgrad hosts rival PFK CSKA Sofia in the Bulgarian Cup on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

The match at Huvepharma Arena is a rematch of last month’s league encounter, which Ludogorets won decisively, 3-0. That result extended Ludogorets’ unbeaten run against the capital club to four matches across all competitions, including a scoreless draw in Sofia last October.

Ludogorets, the perennial Bulgarian champion, enters as the projected favorite. Interstat’s game simulator forecasts a narrow 1-0 victory for the hosts. However, the Eagles are looking to rebound from a surprise 1-0 away loss to PFK Arda Kardzhali in their most recent First League outing on April 15. Prior to that, their form was strong, with a 3-0 win over FK CSKA 1948 Sofia and a 5-1 rout of Spartak Varna in March.

CSKA Sofia, historically Bulgaria’s most successful club, arrives with momentum from an undefeated April in league play. The Reds are coming off a 1-1 draw with Levski Sofia on April 13, preceded by a 1-0 win at Montana and a 3-0 victory at Beroe Stara Zagora. Their last defeat was the 3-0 loss in Razgrad on March 14.

The cup tie offers CSKA a chance for immediate redemption and to derail Ludogorets’ quest for another domestic double. For Ludogorets, it is an opportunity to reaffirm its recent superiority in the fierce rivalry and advance toward silverware.

The winner will secure a place in the next round of the tournament, while the loser’s cup campaign ends. Both teams will quickly return to First League action on Saturday, with CSKA Sofia hosting Levski Sofia and Ludogorets welcoming FK CSKA 1948 Sofia.