SOFIA, Bulgaria (Interstat) — The Bulgarian First League’s most storied rivalry will add another chapter Monday when PFK CSKA Sofia hosts PFK Levski Sofia in the Eternal Derby.

The match at CSKA’s stadium is scheduled for April 13, 2026, with both teams arriving in strong recent form as the season’s climax approaches.

CSKA, the home side, enters on a four-match winning streak across all competitions, including a 1-0 road victory over Montana on Wednesday. Their defense has been stout, conceding only once during that run. However, their last defeat was a decisive 3-0 loss at league leaders PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad on March 14.

Levski carries momentum from a 1-0 home win against PFK Arda 1924 Kardzhali on Thursday. The Blues have lost just once in their last eight league outings, a stretch featuring six wins. Their attack has been potent, scoring three or more goals in four of those matches. A concern is their performance away from home, with a 2-2 draw at Dobrudzha 1919 on April 5 preceding Thursday’s win.

The head-to-head history favors CSKA in the most recent encounter. Last November, CSKA secured a narrow 1-0 victory at Levski’s ground.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the data projects a tight, low-scoring affair with a predicted final score of PFK Levski Sofia 1, PFK CSKA Sofia 0. This would reverse the result of their last meeting.

The derby’s outcome could prove pivotal for the final league table. For CSKA, a challenging schedule awaits, including a crucial away fixture at title favorites Ludogorets on April 21.

Kickoff is set for Monday evening local time, with the nation’s attention fixed on the capital for one of world football’s most intense local rivalries.