CSKA 1948 vs Spartak Varna 6-1: result & recap, October 30, 2026

CSKA 1948

Recap

CSKA 1948 beat Spartak Varna 6-1 in Bulgaria's First League, with Atanas Iliev scoring twice after coming off the bench.

How it went

Spartak Varna opened the scoring in the 20th minute through anton ivanov after an assist from Joao Lopes. The lead was short-lived, as CSKA 1948 responded quickly with a goal from Elias Correa Franco, assisted by Emerson, followed by a strike from Benaissa Benamar to take a lead into half-time.

The second half saw CSKA 1948 dominate, beginning with a goal from substitute Atanas Iliev in the 48th minute. Georgi Rusev extended the lead, Hector Cuellar added another, and Atanas Iliev secured his second goal in the 82nd minute to complete the scoring. CSKA 1948 maintained 68% ball possession throughout the match.

Match statistics

68%Possession32%
22Total shots9
10Shots on goal3

Turning points

Elias Correa Franco scored in the 22nd minute to equalize shortly after Spartak Varna took the lead.
Benaissa Benamar scored in the 28th minute to put CSKA 1948 in front.
Substitute Atanas Iliev scored in the 48th minute to extend the lead for CSKA 1948.

AI preview

Written before the match

CSKA 1948 and Spartak Varna meet with a marked contrast in their recent form, as the hosts enter with four wins from their last six matches while the visitors have struggled to find consistency.

Recent form

CSKA 1948 have maintained a strong rhythm in the First League, securing four wins in their last six matches. They recently bounced back from a narrow home loss to CSKA Sofia with a commanding four-goal victory against Botev Plovdiv. Conversely, Spartak Varna have found wins harder to come by, managing only one victory in their last six league outings. Their recent form includes two draws and two defeats, the most recent being a two-goal loss away to Dunav Ruse. While CSKA 1948 have shown the ability to score freely at home, Spartak Varna have been more compact defensively but have struggled to generate significant scoring output on their travels.

Previous meetings

The history between these two sides is defined by tight encounters, with four of their last five meetings ending in draws. CSKA 1948 hold the only win in that sequence, a narrow victory away from home in March 2026. These matches have consistently been competitive affairs.

Key factors

CSKA 1948 have scored 25 goals in 12 league matches this season, significantly outperforming their visitors in front of goal.
Spartak Varna have lost three of their last five away fixtures, finding the net only three times in those matches.
The hosts have secured four wins in their last five home matches, showing strong form at Bistritsa Stadium.
Both sides have shown a similar level of shots per match, averaging 13 attempts each.

What to expect

Given their superior attacking output and strong home record this season, CSKA 1948 appear to have the momentum as they welcome Spartak Varna. While the visitors have proven difficult to defeat in previous meetings, their recent struggles on the road suggest they face a difficult task. A lean toward the home side seems reasonable based on their current form and league standing.

What our records do not hold

No absences were reported for either side ahead of this fixture.

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