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CSKA Sofia vs Spartak Pleven Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 24 Mar 2024
Tip-off: 11:00
Final 78-82
20-26 22-21 14-23 22-12
Position#5
Record13-11
FormLWLLL
Points / game84.8
Allowed / game80.0
CSKA Sofia
Bulgaria
vs
Spartak Pleven 🏆
Bulgaria
Position#3
Record18-7
FormWLWWL
Points / game88.0
Allowed / game79.2
BulgariaNBLRound 4· Hall Sofia
Other2023-24
Meetings · CSKA Sofia v Spartak Pleven
09 Jan 2027
CSKA v SPAR
upcoming
24 Mar 2024
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SPAR82
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SPAR79
21 Mar 2023
CSKA82
SPAR63
06 Mar 2023
CSKA101
SPAR87
10 Oct 2022
CSKA65
SPAR91
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

CSKA Sofia winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Spartak Pleven winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

CSKA SofiaBulgariaLast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormSofia
Date
Competition
Cherno More
#11
L
84-91
84
91
-7
74avg 78
A14/01
NBL
Rilski Sportist
#1
L
85-86
85
86
-1
87avg 78
H17/01
NBL
Chernomorets
#2
L
79-84
79
84
-5
74avg 78
H28/01
NBL
Shumen
#6
L
82-86
82
86
-4
72avg 78
A03/02
NBL
Spartak Pleven
#3
L
76-80
76
80
-4
69avg 78
A07/02
NBL
Balkan
#4
L
78-88
78
88
-10
71avg 78
H12/02
NBL
Beroe
#12
W
98-92
98
92
+6
94avg 78
A16/02
NBL
Rilski Sportist
#1
L
84-92
84
92
-8
79avg 78
A06/03
NBL
Chernomorets
#2
L
68-78
68
78
-10
60avg 78
A09/03
NBL
Chernomorets
#1
L
66-92
66
92
-26
50avg 78
A15/03
Bulgarian Cup
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-30
17-26
24-22
23-13
31-21
14-20
20-20
20-25
24-17
17-23
20-22
18-22
24-24
15-19
15-26
28-17
16-24
16-21
24-15
20-20
25-24
16-25
19-14
18-25
30-20
22-29
22-23
24-20
23-20
21-28
18-27
22-17
18-20
19-18
12-29
19-11
19-12
12-22
12-27
23-31
166.9Avg total
80.0Scored
86.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (24)84.880.0164.8+4.954%
Season at home (11)85.977.0162.9+8.964%
Season away (13)83.982.5166.4+1.546%
Last 10 (10)80.086.9166.9-6.910%
Last 5 (5)78.888.4167.2-9.620%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (13)79.582.5162.0-3.123%
vs Similar (8)86.476.9163.2+9.575%
vs Weaker (8)88.878.9167.6+9.975%
This opponent (Spartak Pleven) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Spartak PlevenBulgariaLast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPleven
Date
Competition
Levski
#7
W
86-65
86
65
+21
85avg 78
A04/02
NBL
CSKA Sofia
#5
W
80-76
80
76
+4
69avg 78
H07/02
NBL
Beroe
#12
W
112-80
112
80
+32
116avg 78
H10/02
NBL
Rilski Sportist
#1
L
87-88
87
88
-1
79avg 78
A15/02
NBL
Cherno More
#11
W
121-75
121
75
+46
124avg 78
H02/03
NBL
Balkan
#4
W
90-81
90
81
+9
88avg 78
H05/03
NBL
Rilski Sportist
#1
L
80-88
80
88
-8
67avg 78
A10/03
NBL
Yambol
#6
W
74-65
74
65
+9
68avg 78
H15/03
Bulgarian Cup
Balkan
#4
W
76-60
76
60
+16
60avg 78
A16/03
Bulgarian Cup
Chernomorets
#1
L
62-86
62
86
-24
46avg 78
H17/03
Bulgarian Cup
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-22
27-16
15-14
20-13
24-16
21-16
15-24
20-20
33-20
26-15
31-26
22-19
20-20
22-25
23-20
22-23
32-14
29-24
36-18
24-19
22-18
25-20
17-21
26-22
19-22
19-24
23-22
19-20
27-8
17-23
15-19
15-15
20-15
16-20
18-15
22-10
9-22
11-16
13-23
29-25
163.2Avg total
86.8Scored
76.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (25)88.079.2167.2+8.872%
Season at home (13)91.876.7168.5+15.192%
Season away (12)83.981.8165.8+2.150%
Last 10 (10)86.876.4163.2+10.470%
Last 5 (5)76.476.0152.4+0.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (9)81.188.9170.0-7.822%
vs Similar (5)81.879.8161.6+2.060%
vs Weaker ◀ (15)88.978.5167.3+10.480%
This opponent (CSKA Sofia) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +1.8+1.8Q1: +5.3+5.3Q2Q2: -6.2-6.2Q2: +1.4+1.4Q3Q3: -3.9-3.9Q3: +0.4+0.4Q4Q4: +1.4+1.4Q4: +3.3+3.3
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +1.8+1.8Q1: +5.3+5.3Q2Q2: -6.2-6.2Q2: +1.4+1.4Q3Q3: -3.9-3.9Q3: +0.4+0.4Q4Q4: +1.4+1.4Q4: +3.3+3.3
CSKA SofiaSpartak Pleven
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
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CSKA SofiaLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Cherno More
#11
L
37-56
37
56
-19
A14/01
NBL
Rilski Sportist
#1
W
45-41
45
41
+4
H17/01
NBL
Chernomorets
#2
W
41-40
41
40
+1
H28/01
NBL
Shumen
#6
L
39-43
39
43
-4
A03/02
NBL
Spartak Pleven
#3
L
32-45
32
45
-13
A07/02
NBL
Balkan
#4
L
41-49
41
49
-8
H12/02
NBL
Beroe
#12
W
52-49
52
49
+3
A16/02
NBL
Rilski Sportist
#1
L
44-48
44
48
-4
A06/03
NBL
Chernomorets
#2
L
37-38
37
38
-1
A09/03
NBL
Chernomorets
#1
L
31-34
31
34
-3
A15/03
Bulgarian Cup
84.2Avg total
39.9Scored
44.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)41.140.381.4+0.847%-
Last 30 at home (14)43.040.183.1+2.964%-
Last 30 away (16)39.440.479.9-1.031%-
Last 10 (10)39.944.384.2-4.430%-
Last 5 (5)41.043.684.6-2.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (13)39.640.780.3-1.138%-
vs Similar (8)42.039.481.4+2.650%-
vs Weaker (8)43.941.485.2+2.562%-
This opponent (Spartak Pleven) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Spartak PlevenLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Levski
#7
W
51-38
51
38
+13
A04/02
NBL
CSKA Sofia
#5
W
45-32
45
32
+13
H07/02
NBL
Beroe
#12
W
59-35
59
35
+24
H10/02
NBL
Rilski Sportist
#1
L
42-45
42
45
-3
A15/02
NBL
Cherno More
#11
W
61-38
61
38
+23
H02/03
NBL
Balkan
#4
W
47-38
47
38
+9
H05/03
NBL
Rilski Sportist
#1
L
38-46
38
46
-8
A10/03
NBL
Yambol
#6
W
44-31
44
31
+13
H15/03
Bulgarian Cup
Balkan
#4
W
36-35
36
35
+1
A16/03
Bulgarian Cup
Chernomorets
#1
L
20-38
20
38
-18
H17/03
Bulgarian Cup
81.9Avg total
44.3Scored
37.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)41.840.482.2+1.350%-
Last 30 at home (14)44.839.083.8+5.864%-
Last 30 away (16)39.141.780.8-2.638%-
Last 10 (10)44.337.681.9+6.770%-
Last 5 (5)37.037.674.6-0.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (9)38.744.483.1-5.811%-
vs Similar (5)39.040.879.8-1.860%-
vs Weaker ◀ (15)44.438.582.9+5.967%-
This opponent (CSKA Sofia) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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CSKA Sofiatheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

CSKA Sofia: 78.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀30%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers42.2 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.4 pts a game · 30% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.3 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 80.2 points a game
53%
30%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers40.821.1
51.7%
54.3%42.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.57.8
28.4%
31.3%23.4
🏀 Free throws19.813.3
67.2%
71.1%13.3
They take 68.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 27.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Spartak Pleventheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Spartak Pleven: 86.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers41.8 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.1 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.4 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 80.2 points a game
53%
30%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers40.220.9
52.0%
54.3%41.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.69.7
36.5%
31.3%29.1
🏀 Free throws21.415.4
72.0%
71.1%15.4
They take 66.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 24 Mar 2024 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
CSKA Sofia
LLLWLLLLLL
Spartak Pleven
LWWLWWLWWW
#5
League position
#3
-9.5
Net rating
+14.3
101.8
Offensive rating
113.3
111.3
Defensive rating
99.0
48.0%
Effective FG%
53.1%
51.3%
Opp. effective FG%
48.6%
18.4%
Turnover %
17.1%
33.8%
Off. rebound %
34.3%
0.29
Free-throw rate
0.32
28.4%
3-point %
36.5%
63.0%
Assist %
57.5%
10%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence101.8 · 113.3Defence111.3 · 99.0Shooting48.0% · 53.1%3-point %28.4% · 36.5%Ball care18.4% · 17.1%Off. rebounds33.8% · 34.3%Free throws0.29 · 0.32Form (last 10/10)10% · 70%
■ CSKA Sofia   ■ Spartak Pleven
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
4
CSKA Sofia wins
2
Spartak Pleven wins
DateGameScore
07/02/24Spartak Pleven v CSKA Sofia80-76
19/11/23CSKA Sofia v Spartak Pleven83-79
21/03/23CSKA Sofia v Spartak Pleven82-63
06/03/23CSKA Sofia v Spartak Pleven101-87
21/12/22Spartak Pleven v CSKA Sofia84-86
10/10/22CSKA Sofia v Spartak Pleven65-91
CSKA Sofialast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
15/03/24AChernomorets66-92
09/03/24AChernomorets68-78
06/03/24ARilski Sportist84-92
16/02/24ABeroe98-92
12/02/24HBalkan78-88
07/02/24ASpartak Pleven76-80
03/02/24AShumen82-86
28/01/24HChernomorets79-84
17/01/24HRilski Sportist85-86
14/01/24ACherno More84-91
Spartak Plevenlast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
17/03/24HChernomorets62-86
16/03/24ABalkan76-60
15/03/24HYambol74-65
10/03/24ARilski Sportist80-88
05/03/24HBalkan90-81
02/03/24HCherno More121-75
15/02/24ARilski Sportist87-88
10/02/24HBeroe112-80
07/02/24HCSKA Sofia80-76
04/02/24ALevski86-65

📊 11. Overall Statistics

CSKA Sofia
NBL 2023-24
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLL54%
HomeWWLLL64%
AwayLLWLL46%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games241113
Win %54%64%46%
Points / game84.885.983.9
Allowed / game80.077.082.5
Point differential+4.9+8.9+1.5
Avg total164.8162.9166.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+38%55%23%
Close games (≤5 pts) won17% (6)33% (3)0% (3)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Spartak Pleven
NBL 2023-24
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWL72%
HomeWWWWW92%
AwayWLWLL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games251312
Win %72%92%50%
Points / game88.091.883.9
Allowed / game79.276.781.8
Point differential+8.8+15.1+2.1
Avg total167.2168.5165.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+44%54%33%
Close games (≤5 pts) won56% (9)80% (5)25% (4)
Overtime %8%8%8%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Rilski Sportist2621581%84.774.7+9.9
2 Chernomorets2520580%84.575.2+9.3
3 Spartak Pleven2518772%88.079.2+8.8
4 Balkan2415962%82.478.4+4.0
5 CSKA Sofia24131154%84.880.0+4.9
6 Yambol26111542%79.483.8-4.3
7 Cherno More26111542%81.788.1-6.3
8 Shumen26101638%83.582.8+0.7
9 Levski2691735%74.277.5-3.3
10 Academic Plovdiv2581732%79.484.9-5.4
11 Minyor2581732%74.482.4-8.1
12 Beroe2681831%80.589.8-9.2
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
CSKA Sofia2022142278
Spartak Pleven2621231282
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