Botev Vratsa
2/10Wins
0.8Goals / game
0.9Conceded / game
Keep in view: 3 losses in that sample. At home, 2 wins from 8 available matches.
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First LeagueMatchweek 27THE MATCH CENTREBotev Vratsa vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv match centre
90′ · Live
1:2
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
M. Smolenski54′
J. Zwarts58′
M. Trdan90+2′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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MATCHDAY LIVE
90′ IN PLAYInside the game
Every chance. Every turning point.
KICKOFF EDGE LIVE READING
GOOD DATAWhat the match state suggests now
Current result estimate0.1%Botev Vratsa
Draw3.7%at full time
Current result estimate96.2%Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Another goal8.1%before full time
Next goal: Botev Vratsa 3.9% · no further goal 91.9% · Lokomotiv Plovdiv 4.2%.
Experimental model combining the pre-match forecast with score, time, shots, shots on target, possession, corners and red cards. This is not live xG or bookmaker odds.Botev VratsaLokomotiv Plovdiv
1.360Expected goals · API-Football1.660
2Shots on target5
9Total Shots10
66%Ball Possession34%
4Corner Kicks5
7Fouls12
2Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves1
550Total passes283
455Passes accurate205
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
IF THE SCORE HOLDS
A PFG: Regular seasonProvisional table
Illustrative positions after applying the current score to the latest stored standings. Official tables can also change as other live matches finish.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Levski Sofia | 30 | +42 | 70 | — |
| 2 |  Ludogorets | 30 | +37 | 60 | — |
| 3 |  CSKA 1948 | 30 | +19 | 59 | — |
| 4 |  CSKA Sofia | 30 | +20 | 56 | — |
| 5 |  Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 31 | -2 | 49 | — |
| 6 |  Cherno More Varna | 30 | +7 | 44 | — |
| 7 |  Arda Kardzhali | 30 | +6 | 44 | — |
| 8 |  Botev Plovdiv | 30 | +3 | 40 | — |
| 9 |  Slavia Sofia | 30 | +3 | 39 | — |
| 10 | Botev Vratsa | 31 | -3 | 38 | — |
| 11 |  Lokomotiv Sofia | 30 | +1 | 37 | — |
| 12 |  Spartak Varna | 30 | -25 | 27 | — |
| 13 |  Dobrudzha | 30 | -20 | 26 | — |
| 14 |  Septemvri Sofia | 30 | -33 | 26 | — |
| 15 |  Beroe | 30 | -25 | 23 | — |
| 16 |  Montana | 30 | -30 | 17 | — |
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Botev Vratsa 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
4/10Wins
0.8Goals / game
0.9Conceded / game
Keep in view: 2 losses in that sample. At away venues, 2 wins from 6 available matches.
Inspect Lokomotiv Plovdiv’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Botev Vratsa
10 matchesResults2 wins · 5 draws · 3 losses
Goals scored per game0.8
Goals conceded per game0.9
Games with 3+ goals3 of 10
Both teams scored4 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Botev PlovdivAway · First League3–1Arda KardzhaliHome · First League1–0CSKA SofiaAway · First League0–1BeroeHome · First League0–0Cherno More VarnaAway · First League0–0DobrudzhaHome · First League0–0Arda KardzhaliHome · Cup2–3Levski SofiaAway · First League1–3Ararat-ArmeniaHome · Friendlies Clubs0–0VejleHome · Friendlies Clubs1–1
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
10 matchesResults4 wins · 4 draws · 2 losses
Goals scored per game0.8
Goals conceded per game0.9
Games with 3+ goals1 of 10
Both teams scored3 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Septemvri SofiaHome · First League1–0Levski SofiaAway · First League0–1CSKA 1948Home · First League0–5LudogoretsAway · First League1–1Spartak VarnaHome · First League1–1Cherno More VarnaHome · First League1–1Botev PlovdivHome · Cup1–0Slavia SofiaAway · First League2–0Kolos KovalivkaHome · Friendlies Clubs0–0NapredakAway · Friendlies Clubs1–0
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Botev Vratsa at home with Lokomotiv Plovdiv away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 02:36 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
First League · 2025/26 · all league matches
Botev VratsaLokomotiv Plovdiv
26Matches played25
34Points earned38
8Wins9
0.8Goals scored / match1.0
0.9Goals conceded / match1.0
13Clean sheets9
13Failed to score6
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Botev Vratsa at home with Lokomotiv Plovdiv away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Botev Vratsa
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Todor Simov
- 94
M. OrlinovG - 22
M. StoychevD - 36
M. StoevD - 55
D. JovicicD - 44
I. GoranovD - 12
I. YurukovM - 33
K. MalinovM - 24
M. SmolenskiM - 21
R. TsonevM - 17
J. GallegosM - 79
M. PetkovF
Substitutes (9)
1 · L. Vasilev
3 · S. Sanyang
8 · A. Stoyanov
9 · D. Genov
19 · Y. Bornosuzov
20 · M. Ntelo
81 · K. Hadji
88 · L. Boyanov
97 · V. Naydenov
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Confirmed formation4-1-4-1Dusan Kosic
- 40
P. ZovkoG - 2
A. CovaD - 4
A. ChindrisD - 13
Lucas RyanD - 5
T. PavlovD - 12
E. AliM - 11
Z. Dinev - 22
I. IvanovM - 39
P. UmarbaevM - 7
S. IdrizM - 77
J. ZwartsF
Substitutes (9)
1 · S. Georgiev
3 · M. Trdan
9 · A. Velev
10 · Francisco Politino
23 · M. Ruskov
29 · G. B. Chorbadzhiyski
33 · M. Atanasov
94 · C. Itu
99 · J. Lamy
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Botev Vratsa
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marin Orlinov | 90 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | — | 20 | 1 |
| Martin Stoychev | 90 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | — | 42 | 0 |
| Milen Stoev | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | — | 68 | 0 |
| Đorđe Jovičić | 90 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | — | 81 | 0 |
| Ivan Goranov | 90 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | — | 61 | 1 |
| Iliya Yurukov | 90 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Kristiyan Malinov | 78 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | — | 53 | 0 |
| Martin Smolenski | 78 | 7.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Radoslav Tsonev | 83 | 7.5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 36 | 0 |
| José Gallegos | 73 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | — | 29 | 0 |
| Martin Petkov | 78 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 1 |
| Sainey Sanyang | 20 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Antoan Stoyanov | 15 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 |
| Vladislav Naydenov | 15 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 |
| Mitchy Ntelo | 15 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 |
| Daniel Genov | 10 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 |
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petar Zovko | 90 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | — | 11 | 0 |
| Adrián Cova | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | — | 36 | 0 |
| Andrei Chindriş | 90 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Lucas Ryan | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | — | 16 | 1 |
| Todor Pavlov | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Efe Ali | 64 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Zapro Dinev | 73 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | — | 13 | 0 |
| Ivaylo Ivanov | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | — | 47 | 0 |
| Parvizdzhon Umarbaev | 83 | 7.7 | 0 | 1 | — | 31 | 0 |
| Sevi Idriz | 90 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Joël Zwarts | 73 | 6.9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Miha Trdan | 29 | 7.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Cătălin Itu | 20 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 |
| Julien Lamy | 20 | 7.0 | 0 | 1 | — | 7 | 0 |
| Martin Atanasov | 10 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 |
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