Match Prediction
Match Prediction
Bulgaria
Preview
On April 2nd, the sleepy mountain town of Dupnitsa will stir to life as Marek welcomes CSKA 1948 Sofia II to Stadion Bonchuk for a mid-afternoon kickoff at 15:00 GMT. While this may not be the glitziest fixture on the Bulgarian football calendar, it’s a game that offers more intrigue than the odds might initially suggest—and if you're looking for a clever flutter, you might just want to dig a little deeper into our Marek vs CSKA 1948 Sofia II prediction.
Let’s face it, Marek are not exactly setting the Second League alight, but they’ve shown grit in unexpected places. Remember December 8th? Against all odds—literally, 5.8 odds—they scraped a 1:1 draw away at Yantra 2019. That kind of resilience doesn’t just happen by accident. Still, the bookmakers have them as 1.87 favorites at home this time, perhaps more out of habit than logic.
On the other side, CSKA 1948 Sofia II may be the “little brother” of their top-flight namesake, but underestimate them at your peril. Back in October, they blitzed Pirin Blagoevgrad 5-0 away from home despite being priced at 5.05. That result turned a few heads and proved they’re not just here to make up the numbers.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Despite Marek’s home advantage, NerdyTips’ AI has run the simulations (probably a few too many times, if we’re honest) and come up with something a bit surprising. The smartest AI bet for Marek vs CSKA 1948 Sofia II is X2 (away win or draw), offered at 1.8 odds with a confidence rating of 3.5 out of 10. It’s not a high-confidence play, but it’s the AI’s top recommendation—suggesting the visitors might just grind out a result or even sneak the win.
Speaking of wins, the AI’s full-time 1x2 prediction favors CSKA 1948 Sofia II to pull off the upset, with a calculated trust level of 2.5 and juicy odds of 3.85. That’s not something to ignore, especially when you consider their past away heroics. The predicted final score? A cagey 0:1 in favor of the visitors, with a goalless first half—so maybe hold off on celebrating too early if you’re backing the away side.
So what does all this mean for punters? Well, if you’re betting with your heart, Marek at home sounds safe. But if you’re betting with your head—and a little help from AI—then backing CSKA 1948 Sofia II on the double chance market (X2) offers the best value. It’s not a high-confidence play, but the numbers and recent form suggest the visitors are more than capable of leaving Stadion Bonchuk with at least a point.
Adding to that, the under 2.5 goals market is looking like a strong supporting actor in this football drama. With a trust level of 1.0 and odds of 1.53, it’s far from a thriller forecast—but it fits the script. Both teams have shown a tendency to keep things tight and grind out results rather than light up the scoreboard. A 0:0 first half followed by a narrow second-half winner? That’s the AI’s vision, and honestly, it doesn’t sound too far-fetched.
So, whether you're a stats nerd, a hopeful punter, or just someone who enjoys a good underdog story, this match has a little something for everyone. Just don’t expect a goal fest—this one’s likely to be more chess match than fireworks show. But hey, sometimes a 1-0 win is just as satisfying—especially if your bet slips are smiling.
Stay tuned to NerdyTips.com for more predictions like this one, and remember: when the data speaks, it pays to listen—especially when it’s whispering value in places you least expect.
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X2 -125
CSKA II to win or draw with odds of -1252 285
CSKA II is expected to win with odds of 285Under 2.5 -189
No more than 2 goals will be scored in the matchNo -161
At least one team is not expected to scoreX2&U3.5 134
Away win/draw and under 3.5 goals
0:1
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 Marek |
02-Apr-25
1:0
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21-Sep-24
2:0
| Marek |
| CSKA II |
22-Apr-24
0:1
| Marek |
| Marek |
01-Oct-23
0:0
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| CSKA II |
05-Mar-22
2:0
| Marek |
Bulgaria - Second League| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dobrudzha | 38 | 75-22 | 85 |
| 2 |
Montana | 38 | 53-15 | 78 |
| 3 |
Pirin | 38 | 55-41 | 72 |
| 4 |
Marek | 38 | 44-31 | 65 |
| 5 |
Yantra 2019 | 38 | 59-37 | 64 |
| 6 |
Dunav Ruse | 38 | 52-35 | 64 |
| 7 |
Etar Veliko | 38 | 51-40 | 56 |
| 8 |
Belasitsa | 38 | 42-45 | 56 |
| 9 |
CSKA 1948 Sofia | 38 | 51-53 | 52 |
| 10 |
Lokomotiv G. | 38 | 41-41 | 52 |
| 11 |
Spartak Pleven | 38 | 35-43 | 51 |
| 12 |
Ludogorets II | 38 | 53-42 | 51 |
| 13 |
CSKA Sofia II | 38 | 47-41 | 49 |
| 14 |
Fratria | 38 | 45-50 | 48 |
| 15 |
FK Minyor | 38 | 36-56 | 41 |
| 16 |
Sportist Svoge | 38 | 22-40 | 37 |
| 17 |
Litex | 38 | 19-45 | 33 |
| 18 |
Botev Plovdiv | 38 | 33-70 | 29 |
| 19 |
Nesebar | 38 | 28-63 | 28 |
| 20 |
Strumska Slava | 38 | 23-54 | 28 |
