Arda Kardzhali vs Slavia Sofia Prediction
Bulgaria · Regular Season - 2
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Arda Kardzhali vs Slavia Sofia: the result in context
Arda Kardzhali beat Slavia Sofia 1-0 in the First League on 24 Jul 2026. That went against recent form: Slavia Sofia had won 3 of their previous five, compared with 1 for Arda Kardzhali.
Their 10 previous meetings averaged 2.2 goals, with both teams scoring in 6 of them. Slavia Sofia tend to win more corners, 4.5 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
21V. Velev
44A. Ardile Traoré
5V. Lyubenov
35D. Velkovski
80L. Kotev
4I. David Akintola
10S. Kovachev
39A. Vutov
99B. Karagaren
16P. Bachev
99I. Andonov
87D. Ferraresso
4N. Savić
5D. Malembana
26D. Burov
73I. Minchev
11M. Dosso
27U. Baldé
7R. Raychev
17V. Kazaldzhiev
88V. NikolovArda Kardzhali Substitutes
Slavia Sofia Substitutes
Team Comparison
Arda KardzhaliSlavia SofiaAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Arda Kardzhali- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Slavia Sofia- Tied at half-time in 60% of matches
- Starts fast - scores more in 1st half (0.6 vs 0.2 in second half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
Arda Kardzhali4Wins · 40%2Wins · 20%Previous meetings
14/02/2026Arda KardzhaliSlavia Sofia25/08/2025Slavia SofiaArda Kardzhali22/02/2025Arda KardzhaliSlavia Sofia30/08/2024Slavia SofiaArda Kardzhali23/05/2024Arda KardzhaliSlavia Sofia06/05/2024Slavia SofiaArda Kardzhali06/04/2024Arda KardzhaliSlavia Sofia07/10/2023Slavia SofiaArda Kardzhali01/06/2023Arda KardzhaliSlavia Sofia19/05/2023Slavia SofiaArda KardzhaliRecent Form
Arda Kardzhali
Septemvri SofiaArda Kardzhali
Botev VratsaArda KardzhaliArda Kardzhali
Beitar Jerusalem
Lokomotiv PlovdivArda Kardzhali
Rilski SportistArda Kardzhali
Botev PlovdivArda Kardzhali
Cherno More VarnaArda KardzhaliArda KardzhaliLokomotiv PlovdivBotev PlovdivArda KardzhaliLokomotiv PlovdivArda KardzhaliSlavia SofiaSlavia Sofia
CSKA SofiaSlavia Sofia
MontanaSeptemvri SofiaSlavia SofiaSlavia SofiaMontana
Lokomotiv SofiaSlavia SofiaSlavia Sofia
Dobrudzha
Spartak VarnaSlavia SofiaSlavia SofiaSeptemvri Sofia
BeroeSlavia SofiaSlavia SofiaBotev VratsaReferee Profile
Strictness
Stricter than 73% of referees analysed
Model estimates, weighted toward the competition average while the sample is small.
Full referee statsLeague 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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- Botev Vratsa vs Cherno More Varna 19/07/26
- Slavia Sofia vs CSKA Sofia 20/07/26
- Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Sofia 21/07/26
- CSKA 1948 vs Botev Vratsa 25/07/26
- Lokomotiv Sofia vs Levski Sofia 25/07/26
- Cherno More Varna vs Spartak Varna 26/07/26
- Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Septemvri Sofia 26/07/26
About the Arda Kardzhali vs Slavia Sofia 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 Slavia Sofia in the First League table
Arda Kardzhali and Slavia Sofia are close in the First League table, 6th and 7th, with 5 points between them. League goal record so far: Arda Kardzhali 16-18, Slavia Sofia 9-9. 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.
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.