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Tuesday, 28 July 2026Last updated 10:01
Vihren

Vihren

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L
11
Full time
CSKA Sofia II

CSKA Sofia II

Away
W
Spartak Stadium
GoalVio prediction
43% confidence
Vihren(43%)
Most likely exact score1-0
Win probability
Vihren
43%
Draw
27%
CSKA Sofia II
31%
Predicted winner is based on the highest win probability.
Intelligence snapshot
Attack
Vihren
9
CSKA Sofia II
73
Defence
Vihren
27
CSKA Sofia II
66
Momentum
Vihren
0
CSKA Sofia II
100
Danger (xG)
Vihren
0.00
CSKA Sofia II
1.80
Both teams to score
No

The model projects 1.62 xG for Vihren and 1.27 xG for CSKA Sofia II — strong and meaningful attacking threat respectively. Both sides are generating enough chance quality to make scoring a realistic expectation, which is the primary driver of the BTTS projection.The projected 2-1 scoreline reflects both teams contributing to the goal tally. The xG gap between the sides is narrow (0.35), meaning neither defence is expected to completely shut the other out.

Over 2.5 goals
No

The model projects a combined xG of 2.90 — elevated attacking volume for this fixture. A combined xG above 2.5 is the model's primary signal that the match is likely to produce more than two goals, and this fixture clears that threshold.The projected 2-1 scoreline clears the 2.5-goal threshold — 3 goals in the most likely outcome. The xG distribution places the most weight on scorelines that clear 2.5, though the margin above the threshold is not large.

xG for (Vihren)
0.00
avg per match
xG for (CSKA Sofia II)
1.80
avg per match
xG against (Vihren)
1.80
avg per match
xG against (CSKA Sofia II)
0.90
avg per match

Momentum trend

last 5 matches
VihrenVihren
LWD
CSKA Sofia IICSKA Sofia II
W

Probability breakdown

43% confidence
Vihren43%
Draw27%
CSKA Sofia II31%

Vihren leads with 43% — the model's highest-probability outcome for this fixture.

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Analysis

Vihren Narrow Edge — Model Projects 2-1

Vihren host CSKA Sofia II in Second League. Vihren have recorded WLLWWD in recent matches while CSKA Sofia II arrive with a run of WWWDWD. These sides have met 7 times recently, averaging 2.1 goals per game.

Key factors

: 🎯 xG Advantage The Goalvio xG model projects 1.62 expected goals for Vihren against 1.27 for CSKA Sofia II — a marginal but consistent advantage that translates into a higher win probability. xG is the model's most reliable predictor of match outcomes.
: 🔒 Defensive Stability Vihren have kept 5 clean sheet(s) in 10 recent matches — a defensive record that gives them a meaningful edge in this fixture. Defensive solidity is one of the strongest predictors of match outcomes at this level.
: 🏟️ Home Advantage Goalvio applies an 8% xG boost for home teams based on empirical data showing home sides score 10–15% more goals at their own ground. Vihren's Elo-adjusted home strength gives them a 51% expected score in this fixture — a factor that tips the balance when the underlying numbers are close.

Why GoalVio backs this

Vihren hold a slim but consistent edge across the key input metrics. No single factor clears the threshold required to claim a material advantage, but chance quality, defensive organisation, and recent form all point in the same direction — and when multiple independent signals align, that convergence is the model's case for Vihren.

Biggest risk: The xG gap between these sides is narrow — a small swing in form, a set-piece goal, or a tactical adjustment could flip the result. The model favours Vihren, but this is not a fixture where the outcome is a foregone conclusion. If CSKA Sofia II score first, the game becomes genuinely open.

Risk factors

  • CSKA Sofia II are in decent form with 4 wins from their last 10 matches — an upset cannot be ruled out.
  • These sides have drawn 3 of their last 7 meetings — history suggests a tight, unpredictable contest.
  • The xG gap is narrow at 0.35 — a small swing in form or tactics could flip the result.

Recent form

Vihren

Vihren

L
@ Septemvri Sofia
1 Jul 2026
02
W
vs FK Minyor Pernik
15 May 2026
30
D
@ Yantra 2019
11 May 2026
00
CSKA Sofia II

CSKA Sofia II

W
@ FK Minyor Pernik
11 May 2026
21

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Vihren vs CSKA Sofia II?

GoalVio's model predicts Vihren to win with 43% confidence.

What is the predicted score for Vihren vs CSKA Sofia II?

The most likely scoreline according to GoalVio's Skellam-DC model is 1-0.

Will both teams score in Vihren vs CSKA Sofia II?

GoalVio's model predicts BTTS: No — at least one team is expected to keep a clean sheet.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Vihren vs CSKA Sofia II?

GoalVio's model predicts Over 2.5 Goals: No — fewer than 3 goals are expected.

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