Arda Kardzhali vs Botev Plovdiv Prediction
Bulgaria · Regular Season - 8
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Arda Kardzhali vs Botev Plovdiv: the result in context
Botev Plovdiv beat Arda Kardzhali 3-2 in the First League on 4 Sep 2026. That went against recent form: Arda Kardzhali had won 4 of their previous five, compared with 2 for Botev Plovdiv.
Their 10 previous meetings averaged 2.2 goals, with both teams scoring in 4 of them. Botev Plovdiv tend to win more corners, 4.8 a game to 1.5 for Arda Kardzhali.
Match Forecasts
Corner forecasts not available for this match
Card forecasts not available for this match
Match Events
Lineups
Arda Kardzhali
1A. Gospodinov
6V. Popov
44A. Ardile Traoré
5V. Lyubenov
21V. Velev
80L. Kotev
10S. Kovachev
8D. Yankov
91S. Ivanov
99B. Karagaren
16P. Bachev
29D. Naumov
82V. Mendes
87S. Petrov
4N. Soldo
27B. Hein
77L. Araújo
10A. Chandarov
66C. Meotti
19M. Rodrigues
90S. Kalu
13S. TsonovArda Kardzhali Substitutes
Botev Plovdiv Substitutes
Match Stats
Arda KardzhaliBotev Plovdiv Team Comparison
Arda KardzhaliBotev PlovdivAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Arda Kardzhali- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
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
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
Arda Kardzhali5Wins · 50%3Wins · 30%Previous meetings
26/06/2026Botev PlovdivArda Kardzhali
12/05/2026Botev PlovdivArda Kardzhali26/04/2026Arda KardzhaliBotev Plovdiv02/12/2025Arda KardzhaliBotev Plovdiv04/08/2025Botev PlovdivArda Kardzhali09/03/2025Botev PlovdivArda Kardzhali23/09/2024Arda KardzhaliBotev Plovdiv27/05/2024Botev PlovdivArda Kardzhali11/05/2024Arda KardzhaliBotev Plovdiv01/12/2023Arda KardzhaliBotev PlovdivRecent Form
Arda KardzhaliArda Kardzhali
Botev Vratsa
Lokomotiv PlovdivArda KardzhaliArda Kardzhali
Lokomotiv Sofia
Dunav RuseArda Kardzhali
CSKA 1948Arda KardzhaliArda Kardzhali
Slavia Sofia
Septemvri SofiaArda KardzhaliBotev VratsaArda KardzhaliArda Kardzhali
Beitar JerusalemLokomotiv PlovdivArda KardzhaliBotev PlovdivBotev Plovdiv
Levski SofiaBotev VratsaBotev Plovdiv
LudogoretsBotev PlovdivBotev Plovdiv
Spartak VarnaBotev Plovdiv
Cherno More Varna
CSKA SofiaBotev PlovdivBotev PlovdivLokomotiv SofiaBotev Plovdiv
BeroeBotev PlovdivSpartak VarnaBotev Plovdiv
Etar Veliko TarnovoLeague 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 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 16:18 | -2 | 18 | DLDLL |
| 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 | Dunav Ruse | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 15:22 | -7 | 11 | LWWDL |
| 10 | Botev Vratsa | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10:21 | -11 | 10 | DLDDW |
| 11 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 6:17 | -11 | 9 | LDDDL |
| 12 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 13 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 15:25 | -10 | 9 | LDDWL |
| 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 | 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 | 12 | 16:18 | 18 |
| 7 | Slavia Sofia | 13 | 9:9 | 13 |
| 8 | Spartak Varna | 13 | 12:23 | 13 |
| 9 | Dunav Ruse | 13 | 15:22 | 11 |
| 10 | Botev Vratsa | 12 | 10:21 | 10 |
| 11 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 13 | 6:17 | 9 |
| 12 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 13 | 15:25 | 9 |
| 13 | Cherno More Varna | 12 | 13:22 | 9 |
| 14 | Septemvri Sofia | 12 | 10:23 | 8 |
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- Levski Sofia vs Spartak Varna 22/08/26
- CSKA 1948 vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv 28/08/26
- Dunav Ruse vs Lokomotiv Sofia 31/08/26
- Septemvri Sofia vs Botev Vratsa 04/09/26
- Spartak Varna vs CSKA Sofia 05/09/26
- Levski Sofia vs CSKA 1948 05/09/26
- Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Cherno More Varna 06/09/26
- Lokomotiv Sofia vs Ludogorets 06/09/26
About the Arda Kardzhali vs Botev Plovdiv forecast
The forecasts for this First League match are built from team Elo ratings, recent form, scoring data and the head-to-head record, and are updated as new data arrives before kickoff.
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.
Arda Kardzhali and Botev Plovdiv in the First League table
Botev Plovdiv and Arda Kardzhali are close in the First League table, 5th and 6th, with 4 points between them. League goal record so far: Arda Kardzhali 16-18, Botev Plovdiv 22-20. 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.