Arda Kardzhali vs Lokomotiv Sofia Prediction
Bulgaria · Regular Season - 5
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Arda Kardzhali vs Lokomotiv Sofia: result, form and history
Arda Kardzhali beat Lokomotiv Sofia 3-1 in the First League on 17 Aug 2026. It was in line with recent form: Arda Kardzhali had won 2 of their previous five, compared with none for Lokomotiv Sofia.
Arda Kardzhali have had the better of this fixture, winning 6 of the 10 previous meetings, which averaged 2.4 goals a game. Lokomotiv Sofia tend to win more corners, 6.1 a game to 2.3 for Arda Kardzhali.
Match Forecasts
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Match Events
Lineups
Arda Kardzhali
Arda Kardzhali Starting XI
Lokomotiv Sofia Starting XI
Arda Kardzhali Substitutes
Lokomotiv Sofia Substitutes
Match Stats
Arda KardzhaliLokomotiv Sofia Team Comparison
Arda KardzhaliLokomotiv SofiaGame State Tendencies
Arda Kardzhali- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Scores more in 2nd half (0.7 vs 0.4 in first half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Lokomotiv Sofia- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 67% of the time
- Scores more in 2nd half (0.9 vs 0.2 in first half)
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
Arda Kardzhali6Wins · 60%0Wins · 0%Previous meetings
28/11/2025Lokomotiv SofiaArda Kardzhali27/07/2025Arda KardzhaliLokomotiv Sofia13/04/2025Arda KardzhaliLokomotiv Sofia02/11/2024Lokomotiv SofiaArda Kardzhali09/12/2023Lokomotiv SofiaArda Kardzhali11/08/2023Arda KardzhaliLokomotiv Sofia29/05/2023Lokomotiv SofiaArda Kardzhali14/05/2023Arda KardzhaliLokomotiv Sofia06/05/2023Lokomotiv SofiaArda Kardzhali21/10/2022Arda KardzhaliLokomotiv SofiaRecent Form
Arda Kardzhali
Dunav RuseArda Kardzhali
CSKA 1948Arda KardzhaliArda Kardzhali
Slavia Sofia
Septemvri SofiaArda Kardzhali
Botev VratsaArda KardzhaliArda Kardzhali
Beitar Jerusalem
Lokomotiv PlovdivArda Kardzhali
Rilski SportistArda Kardzhali
Botev PlovdivArda Kardzhali
Cherno More VarnaArda KardzhaliLokomotiv SofiaLokomotiv SofiaCSKA 1948Slavia SofiaLokomotiv SofiaLokomotiv Sofia
Levski SofiaBotev PlovdivLokomotiv SofiaLokomotiv Sofia
Teuta DurrësLokomotiv Sofia
Dukagjini
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv SofiaLokomotiv SofiaSlavia SofiaLokomotiv Sofia
Beroe
MontanaLokomotiv SofiaReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
5.20 cards a match, in line with other referees in the same competitions and seasons (5.10).
Cards come from 80 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  CSKA Sofia | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 29:9 | +20 | 30 | WWDWW |
| 2 | Levski Sofia | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 24:5 | +19 | 29 | DWDWW |
| 3 |  Ludogorets | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 21:9 | +12 | 26 | LWWWD |
| 4 | CSKA 1948 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 25:13 | +12 | 25 | WLWWL |
| 5 | Botev Plovdiv | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 17:18 | -1 | 19 | LWWWW |
| 6 | Arda Kardzhali | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 16:18 | -2 | 18 | DLDLL |
| 7 | Spartak Varna | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 11:17 | -6 | 13 | LWLDD |
| 8 | Slavia Sofia | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 9:9 | 0 | 12 | DLLDW |
| 9 | Dunav Ruse | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 15:21 | -6 | 11 | WWDLL |
| 10 | Botev Vratsa | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10:21 | -11 | 10 | DLDDW |
| 11 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6:14 | -8 | 9 | DDDLW |
| 12 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 12 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 13:20 | -7 | 9 | DDWLD |
| 13 | Cherno More Varna | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 13:22 | -9 | 9 | WLDDL |
| 14 | Septemvri Sofia | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10:23 | -13 | 8 | LLLLL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSKA Sofia | 12 | 29:9 | 30 |
| 2 | Levski Sofia | 11 | 24:5 | 29 |
| 3 | Ludogorets | 11 | 21:9 | 26 |
| 4 | CSKA 1948 | 12 | 25:13 | 25 |
| 5 | Botev Plovdiv | 12 | 17:18 | 19 |
| 6 | Arda Kardzhali | 12 | 16:18 | 18 |
| 7 | Spartak Varna | 12 | 11:17 | 13 |
| 8 | Slavia Sofia | 12 | 9:9 | 12 |
| 9 | Dunav Ruse | 12 | 15:21 | 11 |
| 10 | Botev Vratsa | 12 | 10:21 | 10 |
| 11 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 12 | 6:14 | 9 |
| 12 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 12 | 13:20 | 9 |
| 13 | Cherno More Varna | 12 | 13:22 | 9 |
| 14 | Septemvri Sofia | 12 | 10:23 | 8 |
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About the Arda Kardzhali vs Lokomotiv Sofia forecast
Every forecast on this page comes from the same model inputs: team ratings, recent form, goals scored and conceded, and how these sides have fared against each other.
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Arda Kardzhali and Lokomotiv Sofia in the First League table
In the First League table, Arda Kardzhali are 6th and Lokomotiv Sofia 12th, 9 points apart. League goal record so far: Arda Kardzhali 16-18, Lokomotiv Sofia 13-20. The full standings are on the First League Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
Some underlying data for this fixture is limited, which the model accounts for with a lower confidence rating.
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