Dunav Ruse vs Lokomotiv Sofia Prediction
Bulgaria · Regular Season - 7
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Statistical forecasts for entertainment purposes only - not betting or financial advice.
Dunav Ruse vs Lokomotiv Sofia: result, form and history
Dunav Ruse and Lokomotiv Sofia drew 2-2 in the First League on 31 Aug 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
Referee Ventsislav Mitrev averages 6.20 cards a game, 1.48 more than other referees in the same competitions.
Match Forecasts
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Match Events
Lineups
Dunav Ruse
33G. Kitanov
39A. Alves
5K. Antoniou
22S. Predev
2M. Ivanov Dilchovski
14R. Apostolov
44V. Vidaković
24S. Gavrilov
11D. Minchev
10K. Boytchev
9A. Valino Navasal
99M. Velichkov
22R. Daskalov
3K. Kostov
91R. Bidounga
14A. Lyaskov
26K. Miloshev
31K. Stanoev
17M. Emilio Papazov
20D. Kostadinov
7S. Delev
77C. Caruzo AlvesDunav Ruse Substitutes
Lokomotiv Sofia Substitutes
Team Comparison
Dunav RuseLokomotiv SofiaAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Dunav Ruse- Leads at half-time in 60% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 50% of the time
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 (1 vs 0.4 in first half)
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Recent Form
Dunav Ruse
Cherno More VarnaDunav Ruse
Lokomotiv PlovdivDunav RuseDunav Ruse
Arda Kardzhali
CSKA SofiaDunav RuseDunav Ruse
Ludogorets
Levski SofiaDunav RuseCherno More VarnaDunav RuseDunav Ruse
Dobrudzha
Spartak VarnaDunav Ruse
FK Minyor PernikDunav RuseLokomotiv SofiaArda KardzhaliLokomotiv SofiaLokomotiv Sofia
CSKA 1948
Slavia SofiaLokomotiv SofiaLokomotiv SofiaLevski Sofia
Botev PlovdivLokomotiv SofiaLokomotiv Sofia
Teuta DurrësLokomotiv Sofia
DukagjiniSpartak VarnaLokomotiv SofiaLokomotiv SofiaSlavia SofiaLokomotiv Sofia
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Compared with other referees
6.20 cards a match, 1.48 more than other referees in the same competitions and seasons (4.72).
Cards come from 15 matches with official statistics.
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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- Arda Kardzhali vs Lokomotiv Sofia 17/08/26
- Ludogorets vs Slavia Sofia 22/08/26
- Levski Sofia vs Spartak Varna 22/08/26
- CSKA 1948 vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv 28/08/26
- Septemvri Sofia vs Botev Vratsa 04/09/26
- Arda Kardzhali vs Botev Plovdiv 04/09/26
- Spartak Varna vs CSKA Sofia 05/09/26
- Levski Sofia vs CSKA 1948 05/09/26
About the Dunav Ruse 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.
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.
Dunav Ruse and Lokomotiv Sofia in the First League table
In the First League table, Dunav Ruse are 9th and Lokomotiv Sofia 12th, 2 points apart. League goal record so far: Dunav Ruse 15-22, Lokomotiv Sofia 15-25. The full standings are on the First League Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
Dunav Ruse have led at half-time in 60% of their recent matches. Dunav Ruse and Lokomotiv Sofia have little recent head-to-head history for the model to draw on. 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.