Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv Prediction
Bulgaria · Regular Season - 14
Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv: what the numbers say
Botev Plovdiv arrive in slightly better form, with 4 wins from their last five to 2 for Lokomotiv Sofia. They meet in the First League on 30 Oct 2026.
When these two meet, goals usually follow: 3.3 a game across 10 meetings, with both teams scoring in 5.
Match Forecasts
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Team Comparison
Lokomotiv Sofia
Botev PlovdivGame State Tendencies
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 (0.9 vs 0.2 in first half)
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Botev Plovdiv- Leads at half-time in 60% of matches
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.3 vs 0.6 in first half)
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
Lokomotiv Sofia3Wins · 30%5Wins · 50%Previous meetings
21/07/2026Botev PlovdivLokomotiv Sofia06/12/2025Lokomotiv SofiaBotev Plovdiv10/08/2025Botev PlovdivLokomotiv Sofia18/04/2025Lokomotiv SofiaBotev Plovdiv
15/12/2024Lokomotiv SofiaBotev Plovdiv08/11/2024Botev PlovdivLokomotiv Sofia21/04/2024Lokomotiv SofiaBotev Plovdiv26/10/2023Botev PlovdivLokomotiv Sofia01/06/2023Lokomotiv SofiaBotev Plovdiv19/05/2023Botev PlovdivLokomotiv SofiaRecent Form
Lokomotiv SofiaLokomotiv Sofia
Botev Vratsa
VihrenLokomotiv SofiaLokomotiv Sofia
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv SofiaLokomotiv Sofia
CSKA Sofia
Cherno More VarnaLokomotiv SofiaLokomotiv Sofia
Ludogorets
Dunav RuseLokomotiv Sofia
Arda KardzhaliLokomotiv SofiaLokomotiv Sofia
CSKA 1948Botev PlovdivCSKA 1948Botev Plovdiv
Chernomorets 1919 BurgasBotev PlovdivBotev PlovdivBotev VratsaBotev Plovdiv
Slavia Sofia
Septemvri SofiaBotev PlovdivBotev PlovdivLokomotiv PlovdivArda KardzhaliBotev PlovdivBotev Plovdiv
Levski SofiaBotev VratsaBotev PlovdivLudogoretsBotev PlovdivLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSKA Sofia | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 29:9 | +20 | 30 | WWDWW |
| 2 | Levski Sofia | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 23:4 | +19 | 28 | WDWWW |
| 3 | Ludogorets | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 21:9 | +12 | 26 | LWWWD |
| 4 | CSKA 1948 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 25:13 | +12 | 25 | WLWWL |
| 5 | Botev Plovdiv | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 17:18 | -1 | 19 | LWWWW |
| 6 | Arda Kardzhali | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 15:17 | -2 | 17 | LDLLW |
| 7 | Spartak Varna | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 11:17 | -6 | 13 | LWLDD |
| 8 | Slavia Sofia | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 9:9 | 0 | 12 | DLLDW |
| 9 | Dunav Ruse | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 15:21 | -6 | 11 | WWDLL |
| 10 | Botev Vratsa | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10:21 | -11 | 10 | DLDDW |
| 11 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6:14 | -8 | 9 | DDDLW |
| 12 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 12 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 13:20 | -7 | 9 | DDWLD |
| 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 | CSKA Sofia | 12 | 29:9 | 30 |
| 2 | Levski Sofia | 10 | 23:4 | 28 |
| 3 | Ludogorets | 11 | 21:9 | 26 |
| 4 | CSKA 1948 | 12 | 25:13 | 25 |
| 5 | Botev Plovdiv | 12 | 17:18 | 19 |
| 6 | Arda Kardzhali | 11 | 15:17 | 17 |
| 7 | Spartak Varna | 12 | 11:17 | 13 |
| 8 | Slavia Sofia | 12 | 9:9 | 12 |
| 9 | Dunav Ruse | 12 | 15:21 | 11 |
| 10 | Botev Vratsa | 12 | 10:21 | 10 |
| 11 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 12 | 6:14 | 9 |
| 12 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 12 | 13:20 | 9 |
| 13 | Cherno More Varna | 12 | 13:22 | 9 |
| 14 | Septemvri Sofia | 12 | 10:23 | 8 |
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About the Lokomotiv Sofia 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.
Lokomotiv Sofia and Botev Plovdiv in the First League table
In the First League table, Botev Plovdiv are 5th and Lokomotiv Sofia 12th, 10 points apart. League goal record so far: Lokomotiv Sofia 13-20, Botev Plovdiv 17-18. 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. This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
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.