Botev Plovdiv
6/10Wins
2.2Goals / game
0.9Conceded / game
Keep in view: 3 losses in that sample. At home, 7 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Botev Plovdiv’s results
First LeagueMatchweek 4THE MATCH CENTREBotev Plovdiv vs Spartak Varna match centre
Full time
3:2
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Mascote4′
A. Chandarov28′
S. Kalu39′
S. Petrov58′ (og)
A. Ahmedov90′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
Botev PlovdivSpartak Varna
The score is available. Detailed match statistics have not been supplied yet.
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Botev Plovdiv 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Spartak Varna 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.
Spartak Varna
6/10Wins
2.1Goals / game
0.8Conceded / game
Keep in view: 1 loss in that sample. At away venues, 2 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Spartak Varna’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 Plovdiv
10 matchesResults6 wins · 1 draws · 3 losses
Goals scored per game2.2
Goals conceded per game0.9
Games with 3+ goals7 of 10
Both teams scored5 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Cherno More VarnaHome · First League1–0CSKA SofiaAway · First League2–3Lokomotiv SofiaHome · First League1–1BeroeHome · Friendlies Clubs4–0Etar Veliko TarnovoHome · Friendlies Clubs1–2Chernomorets 1919 BurgasHome · Friendlies Clubs4–0BallkaniHome · Friendlies Clubs2–0Arda KardzhaliHome · Friendlies Clubs2–1Spartak PlevenHome · Friendlies Clubs4–0Lokomotiv PlovdivAway · First League1–2
Spartak Varna
10 matchesResults6 wins · 3 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game2.1
Goals conceded per game0.8
Games with 3+ goals5 of 10
Both teams scored4 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Lokomotiv PlovdivHome · First League1–0Cherno More VarnaAway · First League3–0CSKA 1948Home · First League2–2DobrudzhaHome · Friendlies Clubs7–3NesebarHome · Friendlies Clubs1–1Dunav RuseHome · Friendlies Clubs0–0Lokomotiv SofiaHome · First League3–0MontanaAway · First League2–0Septemvri SofiaAway · First League0–1Slavia SofiaHome · First League2–1
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 Plovdiv at home with Spartak Varna 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, 01:50 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
First League · 2026/27 · all league matches
Botev PlovdivSpartak Varna
3Matches played2
4Points earned4
1Wins1
1.3Goals scored / match2.5
1.3Goals conceded / match1.0
1Clean sheets1
0Failed to score0
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Botev Plovdiv at home with Spartak Varna away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
3 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Botev Plovdiv
3wins3MEETINGS
Spartak Varna
0winsDec 2025 – Apr 2026 · Past results, not a forecast.
Scores shown with Botev Plovdiv first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Botev Plovdiv
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Stanislav Genchev
- 29
D. NaumovG - 82
V. MendesD - 87
S. PetrovD - 20
T. AwanyD - 27
B. HeinD - 77
Lucas AraujoM - 10
A. ChandarovM - 66
C. MeottiM - 7
N. IlievM - 90
S. KaluM - 30
MascoteF
Substitutes (11)
21 · N. Prandzhev
4 · N. Soldo
15 · B. Kostov
16 · V. Vidolov
17 · G. Milanov
19 · M. Rodrigues
22 · M. Senger
23 · D. Tonev
88 · W. Chimezie
45 · E. Silva
9 · O. M. Chidera
Spartak Varna
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Yasen Petrov
- 23
P. IlievG - 76
D. ValverdeM - 72
V. OliveiraD - 45
J. TshitokuD - 4
B. IvanovD - 17
T. MarinovM - 19
S. MajorM - 10
Jota LopesM - 82
T. SilvaM - 11
B. HanneF - 9
T. ChunchukovF
Substitutes (9)
1 · P. Victor
5 · D. Krastev
6 · R. Sousa
7 · Bua
14 · D. Pavlov
44 · A. Granchov
70 · A. Ahmedov
77 · A. Ivanov
80 · A. Gomes
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗First League table
Current standings · A PFG. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Levski Sofia | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 17 | 25 | DWWWW |
| 2 |  CSKA Sofia | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 7 | 17 | 24 | DWWDW |
| 3 |  Ludogorets | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 23 | WWDDW |
| 4 |  CSKA 1948 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 22 | WWLWL |
| 5 |  Arda Kardzhali | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 17 | DLLWW |
| 6 | Botev Plovdiv | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 16 | WWWLL |
| 7 |  Slavia Sofia | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 11 | LDWLD |
| 8 | Spartak Varna | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 15 | -5 | 10 | LDDDL |
| 9 |  Botev Vratsa | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 19 | -10 | 9 | DDWLW |
| 10 |  Septemvri Sofia | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 18 | -10 | 8 | LLLDW |
| 11 |  Lokomotiv Sofia | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 18 | -7 | 7 | WLDLD |
| 12 |  Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 13 | -8 | 7 | DLWLL |
| 13 |  Cherno More Varna | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 20 | -9 | 6 | DDLLW |
| 14 |  Dunav Ruse | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 19 | -9 | 5 | DLLDL |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Botev Plovdiv | Draw | Spartak Varna |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.53 | 4.00 | 6.00 |
Snapshot from 9 Aug 2026, 05:20 UK. Prices may change and availability varies. Displayed for comparison only.
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