Levski Sofia enter the 2026-27 efbet Liga as defending champions with an unbeaten start through nine matches, sitting atop the table on 25 points with a +17 goal difference. CSKA Sofia and Ludogorets Razgrad trail by just two points, both posting strong defensive records and consistent results that keep them in contention for the championship playoff spots. The early-season tightness stems from Levski’s European schedule prompting postponed fixtures, the established squad depth and historical pedigree of Ludogorets after their long prior dominance, and CSKA’s attacking output. With 14 teams and a split into championship and relegation groups after the regular phase, small shifts in form, injuries, or results among the top four—CSKA 1948 included—can quickly reshape the title picture in a league where margins remain narrow.