Botev Plovdiv vs Spartak Varna Prediction
Bulgaria · Regular Season - 4
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Statistical forecasts for entertainment purposes only - not betting or financial advice.
Botev Plovdiv vs Spartak Varna: the result in context
Botev Plovdiv beat Spartak Varna 3-2 in the First League on 10 Aug 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
Their 10 previous meetings averaged 2.8 goals, with both teams scoring in 5 of them.
Match Forecasts
Corner forecasts not available for this match
Card forecasts not available for this match
Match Events
Lineups
Botev Plovdiv
29D. Naumov
82V. Mendes
87S. Petrov
20T. Awany
27B. Chibuike Hein
77L. Araujo
10A. Chandarov
66C. Meotti
7N. Iliev
90S. Kalu
30F. Mascote
23P. Iliev
76D. Valverde Juan
72V. Oliveira
45J. Tshitoku
4B. Ivanov
17T. Marinov
19S. Major
10J. Lopes
82T. Silva
11B. Hanne
9T. ChunchukovBotev Plovdiv Substitutes
Spartak Varna Substitutes
Team Comparison
Botev PlovdivSpartak VarnaAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Botev Plovdiv- Leads at half-time in 60% of matches
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.6 vs 0.8 in first half)
Spartak Varna- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 33% of the time
- Scores more in 2nd half (0.9 vs 0.3 in first half)
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
Botev Plovdiv5Wins · 50%4Wins · 40%Previous meetings
04/07/2026Botev PlovdivSpartak Varna
04/04/2026Botev PlovdivSpartak Varna
13/12/2025Spartak VarnaBotev Plovdiv24/10/2025Spartak VarnaBotev Plovdiv18/05/2025Spartak VarnaBotev Plovdiv04/05/2025Botev PlovdivSpartak Varna15/02/2025Spartak VarnaBotev Plovdiv24/08/2024Botev PlovdivSpartak Varna27/02/2024Botev PlovdivSpartak Varna17/04/2023Botev PlovdivSpartak VarnaRecent Form
Botev PlovdivBotev Plovdiv
Cherno More Varna
CSKA SofiaBotev PlovdivBotev Plovdiv
Lokomotiv SofiaBotev Plovdiv
BeroeBotev PlovdivSpartak VarnaBotev Plovdiv
Etar Veliko TarnovoBotev Plovdiv
Chernomorets 1919 BurgasBotev Plovdiv
Arda KardzhaliBotev Plovdiv
Spartak Pleven
Lokomotiv PlovdivBotev PlovdivSpartak VarnaSpartak VarnaLokomotiv PlovdivCherno More VarnaSpartak VarnaSpartak Varna
CSKA 1948Spartak Varna
DobrudzhaSpartak Varna
NesebarBotev PlovdivSpartak VarnaSpartak Varna
Dunav RuseSpartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia
MontanaSpartak Varna
Septemvri SofiaSpartak VarnaLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSKA Sofia | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 32:9 | +23 | 34 | WDWWD |
| 2 |  Levski Sofia | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 25:8 | +17 | 32 | LWDWD |
| 3 |  Ludogorets | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 26:11 | +15 | 30 | DWLWW |
| 4 | CSKA 1948 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 33:16 | +17 | 29 | DWWLW |
| 5 | Botev Plovdiv | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 23:21 | +2 | 23 | DWLWW |
| 6 | Arda Kardzhali | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 20:22 | -2 | 21 | LWDLD |
| 7 | Spartak Varna | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 15:25 | -10 | 16 | WLLWL |
| 8 |  Slavia Sofia | 14 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 9:9 | 0 | 14 | DDDLL |
| 9 | Cherno More Varna | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 14:22 | -8 | 13 | DWWLD |
| 10 | Dunav Ruse | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 16:23 | -7 | 12 | DLWWD |
| 11 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8:18 | -10 | 12 | WLDDD |
| 12 | Septemvri Sofia | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 12:25 | -13 | 11 | WLLLL |
| 13 |  Botev Vratsa | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 11:24 | -13 | 10 | LLDLD |
| 14 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 14 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 15:26 | -11 | 9 | LLDDW |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSKA Sofia | 14 | 32:9 | 34 |
| 2 | Levski Sofia | 13 | 25:8 | 32 |
| 3 | Ludogorets | 13 | 26:11 | 30 |
| 4 | CSKA 1948 | 14 | 33:16 | 29 |
| 5 | Botev Plovdiv | 14 | 23:21 | 23 |
| 6 | Arda Kardzhali | 14 | 20:22 | 21 |
| 7 | Spartak Varna | 14 | 15:25 | 16 |
| 8 | Slavia Sofia | 14 | 9:9 | 14 |
| 9 | Cherno More Varna | 14 | 14:22 | 13 |
| 10 | Dunav Ruse | 14 | 16:23 | 12 |
| 11 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 14 | 8:18 | 12 |
| 12 | Septemvri Sofia | 14 | 12:25 | 11 |
| 13 | Botev Vratsa | 14 | 11:24 | 10 |
| 14 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 14 | 15:26 | 9 |
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- Levski Sofia vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv 07/08/26
- Lokomotiv Sofia vs CSKA 1948 08/08/26
- Cherno More Varna vs Ludogorets 09/08/26
- Septemvri Sofia vs CSKA Sofia 09/08/26
- Ludogorets vs Botev Plovdiv 15/08/26
- CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa 16/08/26
- Arda Kardzhali vs Lokomotiv Sofia 17/08/26
- Ludogorets vs Slavia Sofia 22/08/26
About the Botev Plovdiv vs Spartak Varna 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 is the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% means strong statistical confidence; 45-65% points to a competitive, open match; below 45% means the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for information and entertainment only.
Botev Plovdiv and Spartak Varna in the First League table
Botev Plovdiv and Spartak Varna are close in the First League table, 5th and 7th, with 7 points between them. League goal record so far: Botev Plovdiv 23-21, Spartak Varna 15-25. 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 of the data for this fixture is limited, so the model gives it 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.