Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv Prediction
Bulgaria · Regular Season - 9
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Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv: result, form and history
Botev Plovdiv beat Lokomotiv Plovdiv 2-0 in the First League on 13 Sep 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
Meetings between them tend to be tight, with just 1.8 goals a game across 10 matches. Botev Plovdiv tend to win more corners, 4.8 a game to 1.8 for Lokomotiv Plovdiv.
Match Forecasts
Corner forecasts not available for this match
Card forecasts not available for this match
Match Events
Lineups
Botev Plovdiv
29D. Naumov
27B. Hein
4N. Soldo
87S. Petrov
82V. Mendes
77L. Araújo
10A. Chandarov
90S. Kalu
19M. Rodrigues
66C. Meotti
13S. Tsonov
1B. Milosavljevic
2A. Cova
44M. Petrović
13L. Ryan
5T. Pavlov
22I. Ivanov
12E. Ali
11R. Leijten
39P. Umarbayev
7S. Idriz
29C. LongvilleBotev Plovdiv Substitutes
Lokomotiv Plovdiv Substitutes
Match Stats
Botev PlovdivLokomotiv Plovdiv Team Comparison
Botev PlovdivLokomotiv PlovdivAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Botev Plovdiv- Leads at half-time in 60% of matches
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.7 vs 0.9 in first half)
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Lokomotiv Plovdiv- Tied at half-time in 60% of matches
- Starts fast - scores more in 1st half (0.7 vs 0.2 in second half)
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
Botev Plovdiv1Wins · 10%4Wins · 40%Previous meetings
25/05/2026Lokomotiv PlovdivBotev Plovdiv03/05/2026Botev PlovdivLokomotiv Plovdiv08/04/2026Botev PlovdivLokomotiv Plovdiv
12/02/2026Lokomotiv PlovdivBotev Plovdiv01/12/2024Lokomotiv PlovdivBotev Plovdiv28/07/2024Botev PlovdivLokomotiv Plovdiv03/11/2023Botev PlovdivLokomotiv Plovdiv16/07/2023Lokomotiv PlovdivBotev Plovdiv19/03/2023Botev PlovdivLokomotiv Plovdiv03/09/2022Lokomotiv PlovdivBotev PlovdivRecent Form
Botev Plovdiv
Arda KardzhaliBotev PlovdivBotev Plovdiv
Levski Sofia
Botev VratsaBotev Plovdiv
LudogoretsBotev PlovdivBotev Plovdiv
Spartak VarnaBotev Plovdiv
Cherno More Varna
CSKA SofiaBotev PlovdivBotev Plovdiv
Lokomotiv SofiaBotev Plovdiv
BeroeBotev PlovdivSpartak VarnaLokomotiv PlovdivLokomotiv PlovdivCherno More Varna
CSKA 1948Lokomotiv PlovdivLokomotiv PlovdivArda KardzhaliLokomotiv Plovdiv
Dunav RuseLevski SofiaLokomotiv PlovdivSpartak VarnaLokomotiv PlovdivLokomotiv Plovdiv
Septemvri SofiaLudogoretsLokomotiv Plovdiv
Rilski SportistLokomotiv PlovdivLokomotiv PlovdivArda KardzhaliLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Levski Sofia | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 25:5 | +20 | 32 | WDWDW |
| 2 | CSKA Sofia | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 29:9 | +20 | 31 | DWWDW |
| 3 | Ludogorets | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 24:9 | +15 | 29 | WLWWW |
| 4 | CSKA 1948 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 31:14 | +17 | 28 | WWLWW |
| 5 | Botev Plovdiv | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 22:20 | +2 | 22 | WLWWW |
| 6 | Arda Kardzhali | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 18:19 | -1 | 21 | WDLDL |
| 7 |  Slavia Sofia | 13 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 9:9 | 0 | 13 | DDLLD |
| 8 | Spartak Varna | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 12:23 | -11 | 13 | LLWLD |
| 9 | Cherno More Varna | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 14:22 | -8 | 12 | WWLDD |
| 10 | Dunav Ruse | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 15:22 | -7 | 11 | LWWDL |
| 11 | Botev Vratsa | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10:22 | -12 | 10 | LDLDD |
| 12 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 13 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 15:25 | -10 | 9 | LDDWL |
| 13 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 6:17 | -11 | 9 | LDDDL |
| 14 | Septemvri Sofia | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 11:25 | -14 | 8 | LLLLL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Levski Sofia | 12 | 25:5 | 32 |
| 2 | CSKA Sofia | 13 | 29:9 | 31 |
| 3 | Ludogorets | 12 | 24:9 | 29 |
| 4 | CSKA 1948 | 13 | 31:14 | 28 |
| 5 | Botev Plovdiv | 13 | 22:20 | 22 |
| 6 | Arda Kardzhali | 13 | 18:19 | 21 |
| 7 | Slavia Sofia | 13 | 9:9 | 13 |
| 8 | Spartak Varna | 13 | 12:23 | 13 |
| 9 | Cherno More Varna | 13 | 14:22 | 12 |
| 10 | Dunav Ruse | 13 | 15:22 | 11 |
| 11 | Botev Vratsa | 13 | 10:22 | 10 |
| 12 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 13 | 15:25 | 9 |
| 13 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 13 | 6:17 | 9 |
| 14 | Septemvri Sofia | 13 | 11:25 | 8 |
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About the Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv forecast
As a derby, this First League meeting carries extra weight; the forecasts take that context into account alongside team ratings, recent form and the head-to-head record.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Botev Plovdiv and Lokomotiv Plovdiv in the First League table
In the First League table, Botev Plovdiv are 5th and Lokomotiv Plovdiv 13th, 13 points apart. League goal record so far: Botev Plovdiv 22-20, Lokomotiv Plovdiv 6-17. The full standings are on the First League Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
Botev Plovdiv have led at half-time in 60% of their recent matches. Some underlying data for this fixture is limited, which the model accounts for with a lower confidence rating.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.