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SOFIA, Bulgaria (Interstat) — The Eternal Derby of Bulgarian football renews Saturday, April 25, 2026, as PFK CSKA Sofia hosts crosstown rival PFK Levski Sofia in a pivotal First League matchup at Stadion Balgarska Armia.

The 131st edition of the fixture carries significant title-race implications. CSKA Sofia enters on a three-match winning streak after a 2-1 victory at Ludogorets on Tuesday, April 21. That result extended the Reds’ run of one loss in their last six league matches, with the lone defeat a 3-0 setback at Ludogorets on March 14.

Levski, meanwhile, arrives following a 1-1 draw at CSKA on Monday, April 13, in the most recent head-to-head meeting. The Blues are unbeaten in their last four matches overall (3-1-0), including a 1-0 win over Arda Kardzhali on April 9 and a 2-2 draw at Dobrudzha on April 5.

The historical ledger favors CSKA Sofia in the recent rivalry. The Reds claimed a 1-0 victory at Levski on Nov. 8, 2025, and the sides played to a 1-1 stalemate at Balgarska Armia this past Monday. CSKA lost 2-0 at home to Septemvri Sofia on Feb. 28 but has otherwise been stingy defensively, allowing only three goals in their last nine league outings.

Levski has been inconsistent away from home but resilient. The Blues lost 1-0 at Ludogorets on March 5, suffered a 1-0 defeat at Ludogorets on Feb. 11, yet boast a 3-0 win at Vitosha Bistritsa and a 3-1 victory at FK CSKA 1948 Sofia on Feb. 22. Forward depth has been key: Levski scored four goals in a 4-3 win over Lokomotiv 1929 on March 1.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-0 victory for Levski Sofia. Kickoff is scheduled for TBA local time.