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Cska Sofia vs Pirin Blagoevgrad

Stadion Bâlgarska Armija, Sofia3 October 2022 at 15:30

Match Events

CSKA Sofia
Pirin Blagoevgrad
Kick Off
14′
K. StanoevM. Smolenski
17′Yanko Georgiev
D. Nazon

Penalty

19′
B. Moreno
23′
26′
I. Tasev
33′Ventsislav Bengiusov
43′Vyacheslav Velev
45+2′Radoslav Tsonev
Half Time
51′Hristofor Hubchev
58′
V. BengyuzovS. Shokolarov
D. NazonL. Tufegdžić
62′
Amos Youga65′
Z. ShaghoyanD. Bamba
74′
78′
H. HubchevP. Zanev
78′
S. KostovP. Yordanov
H. PetrovG. Minkov
81′
B. MorenoB. Kwarema
81′
Stanislav Shopov88′
Bismark Charles Sie90+2′
Full Time

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for CSKA Sofia is 7.13, compared to — for Pirin Blagoevgrad. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. CSKA Sofia's highest-rated starter is T. Vion (7.13), while Pirin Blagoevgrad's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

CSKA Sofia deploy 4 defenders rated 7.13 on average, against Pirin Blagoevgrad's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

CSKA Sofia field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Pirin Blagoevgrad's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

CSKA Sofia start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Pirin Blagoevgrad averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 80% for CSKA Sofia and —% for Pirin Blagoevgrad. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Age & Experience

The average age of CSKA Sofia's starting XI is 32.0 (youngest: T. Vion (32), oldest: T. Vion (32)), while Pirin Blagoevgrad average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

CSKA Sofia's starters average 3 league appearances each, versus 0 for Pirin Blagoevgrad. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

CSKA Sofia4-2-3-14-1-4-1Pirin Blagoevgrad
GKDEFMIDFWD
25Evtimov15Vion2Mattheij4Koch6Petrov8Shopov21Youga9Nazon7Lindseth23Shaghoy.28Moreno21Georgiev19Velev5Bodurov38Dyulger.45Hubchev73Bengyuz.26Tasev17Tsonev31Stanoev20Makreck.29Kostov

Substitutes

Coach: S. Ilić

Substitutes

Coach: K. Petrov

CSKA SofiaPosition StrengthPirin Blagoevgrad
7.13
Avg Rating
7.13Defender (4 v 4)
0G 0A0G 0A
CSKA Sofia4-2-3-1
25GoalkeeperD. Evtimov
15DefenderT. Vion7.1
2DefenderJ. Mattheij
4DefenderM. Koch
6DefenderH. Petrov
8MidfielderS. Shopov
21MidfielderA. Youga
7MidfielderJ. Lindseth
28MidfielderB. Moreno
9ForwardD. Nazon
23ForwardZ. Shaghoyan
Pirin Blagoevgrad4-1-4-1
21GoalkeeperY. Georgiev
19DefenderV. Velev
5DefenderN. Bodurov
38DefenderA. Dyulgerov
45DefenderH. Hubchev
73MidfielderV. Bengyuzov
26MidfielderI. Tasev
17MidfielderR. Tsonev
31MidfielderK. Stanoev
20MidfielderC. Makreckis
29ForwardS. Kostov

Match Summary

CSKA Sofia defeated Pirin Blagoevgrad 2:1. The match was played in First League 2022. Goals were scored by D. Nazon 19′ (pen.), B. Moreno 23′, I. Tasev 26′. 8 yellow cards were shown. CSKA Sofia made 4 substitutions, Pirin Blagoevgrad made 4.

Rivalry since 2021

CSKA Sofia vs Pirin Blagoevgrad Head to Head Results

6 stretnutí
CSKA Sofia
4
wins
Drawn
1
Pirin Blagoevgrad
1
wins
Total goals
13 · 2.2/match
Both scored
4/6 · 67%
Over 2.5
3/6 · 50%

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