CSKA Sofia II vs Rilski Sportist Prediction, November 9, 2026: Can the Promotion-Chasing Hosts Extend Their Perfect H2H Record? 🏆

CSKA Sofia II vs Rilski Sportist Prediction: Match Preview

CSKA Sofia II welcome Rilski Sportist to the Stadion Dragalevtsi on Monday afternoon for a Vtora Liga fixture that pits the division’s second-placed side against a mid-table rival with ambitions of its own. The hosts sit second with 28 points from 14 matches, eight points clear of their visitors, and they arrive on a strong run of form. Rilski Sportist, by contrast, occupy eleventh with 20 points, but they are unbeaten in their last five matches and have proven difficult to beat on their travels. The historical record, however, offers the visitors absolutely no comfort: CSKA Sofia II have never lost to Rilski Sportist in four competitive meetings, winning three and drawing one, including a 4-0 demolition in 2022.

Match Information 📋

Match: PFC CSKA Sofia II vs Rilski Sportist
Competition: Bulgaria: Vtora Liga – Round 15
Date: Monday, 9 November 2026
Kick-off: 12:30 GMT (14:30 EET)
Venue: Stadion Dragalevtsi, Sofia
Our Prediction: CSKA Sofia II 2-0 Rilski Sportist

Head-to-Head Record 📋

CSKA Sofia II’s dominance in this fixture is absolute. Across four competitive meetings, the hosts have won three and drawn one, scoring 11 goals to Rilski Sportist’s four. The most recent encounter, in June 2024, ended in a 2-1 victory for CSKA Sofia II, while the corresponding fixture in November 2023 saw the hosts run out 4-2 winners. Rilski Sportist have never beaten CSKA Sofia II, and they have conceded at least twice in three of the four meetings.

CSKA Sofia II Form 🔵

Last 5: W-W-D-W-L

CSKA Sofia II’s season has been built on attacking fluency and home dominance. The hosts have scored 29 goals in 14 matches, an average of over two per game, and their home record is formidable: four wins and two draws from six matches at the Stadion Dragalevtsi, with 18 goals scored and eight conceded. Their most recent outing was a 1-3 defeat at home to league leaders, a rare setback that ended a six-match unbeaten run. The hosts average 11.1 shots per match with a 16% conversion rate, reflecting a side that creates chances consistently.

Team News: CSKA Sofia II have no reported injury or suspension concerns for this fixture, with their squad at full strength.

Rilski Sportist Form ⚪

Last 5: D-D-W-D-D

Rilski Sportist’s season has been defined by draws and defensive resilience. The visitors are unbeaten in their last five matches, though four of those have ended level, and their away record is modest: one win, two draws, and three defeats from six road trips, with just six goals scored and eight conceded. Rilski Sportist have scored first in only 29% of their matches this season, a statistic that reflects their reactive approach, and they have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last four away fixtures.

Team News: Rilski Sportist have no reported injury or suspension concerns for this fixture.

Team News & Predicted Lineups 📰

CSKA Sofia II Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

The hosts are expected to retain the core that has delivered their promotion push, with their attacking quartet providing the primary threat. CSKA Sofia II have named the same eleven for two consecutive matches, suggesting continuity.

Rilski Sportist Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

The visitors are expected to field a disciplined 4-2-3-1, with their defensive structure prioritising solidity over adventure. Rilski Sportist have kept the same XI for two matches running.

xG & Tactical Analysis 📈

The statistical picture reveals a clear advantage for the hosts. CSKA Sofia II average 1.46 xG per match while conceding 1.25, while Rilski Sportist generate 1.39 xG and concede 1.53. The hosts’ xGA of 0.81 in recent matches reflects a defensive improvement, while Rilski Sportist’s 1.68 xGA suggests they will concede chances.

The key battle will be CSKA Sofia II’s attacking transitions against Rilski Sportist’s deep defensive block. The visitors have drawn four of their last five matches, a pattern that reflects their tendency to sit deep and absorb pressure. However, the hosts’ 18 goals in six home matches suggests they have the tools to break down even the most stubborn resistance. Under 2.5 goals carries value, with Rilski Sportist’s away matches averaging just 2.33 goals.

Betting Analysis 💰

CSKA Sofia II are clear favourites at 1.53, with Rilski Sportist at 5.50 and the draw at 3.80. CSKA Sofia II to win offers the safest value given their perfect H2H record and home dominance. Under 2.5 goals at attractive odds reflects Rilski Sportist’s draw-heavy form and low-scoring away fixtures.

Final Prediction 🏁

CSKA Sofia II 2-0 Rilski Sportist

This is a fixture where the gulf in quality and historical precedent aligns decisively in the hosts’ favour. CSKA Sofia II have never lost to Rilski Sportist, have scored 18 goals in six home matches, and possess the attacking firepower to punish a defence that has kept just one clean sheet in its last six away fixtures.

Rilski Sportist will not go quietly. Their five-match unbeaten run has restored belief, and their draw-heavy form suggests they will be difficult to break down. But the gulf in class, combined with CSKA Sofia II’s need to keep pace with the promotion race, should prove decisive. A clean sheet for the hosts feels the most probable outcome.

Prediction: CSKA Sofia II 2-0 Rilski Sportist. The hosts open the scoring before half-time and seal the points in the second half as they extend their perfect record against Rilski Sportist and maintain their push for promotion to the Bulgarian First League.