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  • TRANSFERBuchkov leaves for Botev Vratsa18 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERTasev leaves for Cherno More Varna17 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERLapeña leaves for AD Ceuta FC17 Aug · Free agent
  • TRANSFERDodaj goes out on loan13 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERItu signs from Lokomotiv Plovdiv12 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERBytyqi leaves for Kristiansund BK10 Aug · Free agent
  • TRANSFERSkarsem leaves for Sarpsborg 08 FF15 Jul · Free agent
  • TRANSFERNikolov signs from CSKA Sofia II14 Jul · Free agent

CSKA Sofia predicted lineup vs Lokomotiv PlovdivMOST USED XI

CSKA Sofia's expected lineup away at Lokomotiv Plovdiv in the First League is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-3-3, across 10 official matches: Lapoukhov in goal, a back five of Ivanov, Pastor, Rodríguez, Martino and Gbamin, and Pittas and Godoy further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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  • Most-used shape: 4-3-3 in 3 of the last 9 matches.
  • Based on starts across 10 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for CSKA Sofia, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Hristo Yanev, CSKA Sofia manager
Head Coach
Hristo Yanev
Since Jul 2025
Formation tendency
4-3-3most-used · 3 of last 9
4-3-3
33%
4-1-2-1-2
11%
5-3-2
11%
4-1-4-1
11%

4-1-2-1-2 at home · 4-3-3 away

Most Common CSKA Sofia Starting XI

Based on 10 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

Set piece takers
2025/26
  • FWDPittas2/4 penalties scored
  • FWDGodoy2/2 penalties scored
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CSKA Sofia transfersLAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES

SIGNED
4
DEPARTED
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IN · 4
  • IItufrom Lokomotiv PlovdivTransferAUG '26
  • NNikolovfrom CSKA Sofia IIFree agentJUL '26
  • GGbaminfrom MetzFree agentJUL '26
  • OOuoroufrom Botev VratsaLoanJUL '26
OUT · 8
  • BBuchkovto Botev VratsaTransferAUG '26
  • TTasevto Cherno More VarnaTransferAUG '26
  • LLapeñato AD Ceuta FCFree agentAUG '26
  • DDodajLoanAUG '26
  • BBytyqito Kristiansund BKFree agentAUG '26
  • SSkarsemto Sarpsborg 08 FFFree agentJUL '26
  • DDellovato AmedTransferJUL '26
  • SSanyangto Botev VratsaLoan returnJUL '26
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CSKA Sofia

What is CSKA Sofia's expected lineup?
CSKA Sofia's expected lineup away at Lokomotiv Plovdiv in the First League is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-3-3, across 10 official matches: Lapoukhov in goal, a back five of Ivanov, Pastor, Rodríguez, Martino and Gbamin, and Pittas and Godoy further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-3-3): Lapoukhov, Ivanov, Pastor, Rodríguez, Martino, Gbamin, Jordão, Sensi, Ebong, Pittas, Godoy.
Who started CSKA Sofia's last match?
CSKA Sofia's starting XI on 12 Sept 2026 in the Bulgaria First League (4-1-2-1-2): F. Lapoukhov, A. Yordanov, J. Gbamin, T. Ivanov, Pastor, Bruno Jordão, S. Sensi, J. Eto'o, C. Itu, I. Pittas, J. Zwarts.
What was CSKA Sofia's last result?
CSKA Sofia beat Arda Kardzhali 4–1 on 12 Sept 2026.
When did CSKA Sofia last win?
CSKA Sofia last won on 12 Sept 2026, beating Arda Kardzhali 4–1.
Who takes penalties for CSKA Sofia?
I. Pittas has taken the most penalties for CSKA Sofia in the 2025/26 season, scoring 2 of 4.
Who has made the most starts for CSKA Sofia this season?
I. Pittas leads with 10 starts for CSKA Sofia across all competitions this season.
What formation does CSKA Sofia use most often?
CSKA Sofia have used a 4-3-3 in 3 of their 9 matches this season.
Which CSKA Sofia goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Fedor Lapoukhov has made the most starts as goalkeeper for CSKA Sofia this season, starting 7 matches.
Which CSKA Sofia defender has started the most this season?
Pastor has made the most starts as defender for CSKA Sofia this season, starting 10 matches.
Which CSKA Sofia midfielder has started the most this season?
B. Jordao has made the most starts as midfielder for CSKA Sofia this season, starting 9 matches.
Which CSKA Sofia forward has started the most this season?
I. Pittas has made the most starts as forward for CSKA Sofia this season, starting 10 matches.
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