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<h2 data-section-id="icp8l9" data-start="0" data-end="91">CSKA Sofia ð§ð¬ vs Ludogorets ð§ð¬ Prediction – Bulgarian Cup Semi-Final (April 29, 2026)</h2>
<h2 data-section-id="6t8oj9" data-start="93" data-end="110">Match Overview</h2>
<p data-start="111" data-end="245"><span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">CSKA Sofia</span></span> host <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">PFC Ludogorets Razgrad</span></span> in a decisive Bulgarian Cup semi-final second leg â½<!--more--></p>
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<li data-section-id="2ljnk1" data-start="247" data-end="275"><strong data-start="249" data-end="258">Date:</strong> April 29, 2026</li>
<li data-section-id="sw9vmu" data-start="276" data-end="299"><strong data-start="278" data-end="291">Kick-off:</strong> 17:00</li>
<li data-section-id="1xd602i" data-start="300" data-end="347"><strong data-start="302" data-end="312">Venue:</strong> Stadion Bălgarska Armija (Sofia)</li>
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<p data-start="349" data-end="464">CSKA Sofia hold a narrow 2-1 advantage from the first leg, setting up a tense and tactical showdown in the capital.</p>
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<h2 data-section-id="1e2k42b" data-start="471" data-end="493">Head-to-Head Record</h2>
<p data-start="494" data-end="565">This rivalry remains one of the most competitive in Bulgarian football.</p>
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<li data-section-id="1ez59xg" data-start="567" data-end="652">Last 10 Matches:
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<li data-section-id="13m8bny" data-start="590" data-end="612">Ludogorets Wins: 5</li>
<li data-section-id="bvhtwq" data-start="615" data-end="637">CSKA Sofia Wins: 3</li>
<li data-section-id="1c1j1w3" data-start="640" data-end="652">Draws: 2</li>
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<p data-start="654" data-end="752">Despite Ludogorets’ overall dominance in recent years, CSKA have been strong in knockout fixtures.</p>
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<h2 data-section-id="dy1l7p" data-start="759" data-end="793">First Leg Context &; xG Analysis</h2>
<p data-start="794" data-end="877">CSKA’s 2-1 away win gives them a slight advantage, but the tie is far from decided.</p>
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<li data-section-id="x10d09" data-start="879" data-end="940">First Leg xG:
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<li data-section-id="vtl6fl" data-start="899" data-end="918">Ludogorets: 1.6</li>
<li data-section-id="yv06gh" data-start="921" data-end="940">CSKA Sofia: 1.4</li>
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<p data-start="942" data-end="1004">The margins were tight, reflecting a balanced tactical battle.</p>
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<h2 data-section-id="vvrad4" data-start="1011" data-end="1025">Recent Form</h2>
<h3 data-section-id="1r5nxny" data-start="1027" data-end="1041">CSKA Sofia</h3>
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<li data-section-id="gbya1n" data-start="1042" data-end="1084">Last 5 Matches: 3 Wins, 1 Draw, 1 Loss</li>
<li data-section-id="1mj4c4w" data-start="1085" data-end="1118">Average xG: <strong data-start="1099" data-end="1116">1.5 per match</strong></li>
<li data-section-id="1dr4t5k" data-start="1119" data-end="1178">Strength: Defensive organization and counter-attacks ð¥</li>
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<h3 data-section-id="4qqc0c" data-start="1180" data-end="1194">Ludogorets</h3>
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<li data-section-id="jwxla" data-start="1195" data-end="1238">Last 5 Matches: 4 Wins, 0 Draws, 1 Loss</li>
<li data-section-id="1p49awm" data-start="1239" data-end="1272">Average xG: <strong data-start="1253" data-end="1270">2.0 per match</strong></li>
<li data-section-id="z6cgh9" data-start="1273" data-end="1327">Strength: Possession control and attacking depth â¡</li>
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<h2 data-section-id="99es81" data-start="1334" data-end="1354">Predicted Lineups</h2>
<h3 data-section-id="9lntra" data-start="1356" data-end="1380">CSKA Sofia (4-2-3-1)</h3>
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<li data-section-id="18lti1g" data-start="1381" data-end="1396">GK: Busatto</li>
<li data-section-id="cf7y6w" data-start="1397" data-end="1439">DEF: Antov, Mazikou, Almeida, Turitsov</li>
<li data-section-id="1alxwmr" data-start="1440" data-end="1463">MID: Carreazo, Vion</li>
<li data-section-id="3dpo3b" data-start="1464" data-end="1497">ATT: Phaeton, Nazon, Henrique</li>
<li data-section-id="1axh7sw" data-start="1498" data-end="1519">ST: Duckens Nazon</li>
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<h3 data-section-id="1oh45nd" data-start="1521" data-end="1543">Ludogorets (4-3-3)</h3>
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<li data-section-id="1n8ryin" data-start="1544" data-end="1556">GK: Padt</li>
<li data-section-id="b822vw" data-start="1557" data-end="1599">DEF: Cicinho, Verdon, Nedyalkov, Witry</li>
<li data-section-id="18bp1ar" data-start="1600" data-end="1634">MID: Piotrowski, Chochev, Caio</li>
<li data-section-id="92p40c" data-start="1635" data-end="1667">ATT: Tekpetey, Rick, Tissera</li>
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<h2 data-section-id="1fk31pu" data-start="1674" data-end="1694">Tactical Analysis</h2>
<p data-start="1695" data-end="1843">CSKA are expected to adopt a compact defensive shape, focusing on protecting their aggregate lead while looking for counter-attacking opportunities.</p>
<p data-start="1845" data-end="1975">Ludogorets will likely dominate possession and push high, but this aggressive approach may leave space behind for CSKA to exploit.</p>
<p data-start="1977" data-end="2070">The first goal will be crucial — if Ludogorets score early, the tie could swing dramatically.</p>
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<h2 data-section-id="1fl23yj" data-start="2077" data-end="2111">Prediction &; Betting Insight ð¡</h2>
<p data-start="2112" data-end="2218">Given the aggregate situation, CSKA may prioritize control over risk, while Ludogorets push for dominance.</p>
<p data-start="2220" data-end="2351"><strong data-start="2220" data-end="2235">Prediction:</strong> Both Teams to Score &; Ludogorets to Win (Aggregate Decision)<br data-start="2296" data-end="2299" /><strong data-start="2299" data-end="2318">Expected Score:</strong> 1-2<br data-start="2322" data-end="2325" /><strong data-start="2325" data-end="2344">Estimated Odds:</strong> 1.95</p>
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<h2 data-section-id="8dtpi" data-start="2358" data-end="2371">Conclusion</h2>
<p data-start="2372" data-end="2559">A high-pressure cup battle is expected in Sofia. CSKA’s advantage gives them confidence, but Ludogorets’ attacking quality could overturn the deficit in a tight and dramatic contest â½ð¥</p>
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