Ludogorets vs Botev Plovdiv Prediction
Bulgaria · Regular Season - 5
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Statistical forecasts for entertainment purposes only - not betting or financial advice.
Ludogorets vs Botev Plovdiv: result, form and history
Ludogorets beat Botev Plovdiv 2-0 in the First League on 15 Aug 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
Ludogorets have had the better of this fixture, winning 6 of the 10 previous meetings, which averaged 3.3 goals a game. Referee Dragomir Draganov averages 4.62 cards a game, 0.62 fewer than other referees in the same competitions.
Match Forecasts
Corner forecasts not available for this match
Card forecasts not available for this match
Match Events
Lineups
Ludogorets
39H. Bonmann
2J. Andersson
15E. Kurtulus
3A. Nedyalkov
42S. Shishkov
18I. Chochev
26F. Kaloč
7A. Salido
20A. Camara
37B. Tekpetey
12R. Cruz
29D. Naumov
82V. Mendes
87S. Petrov
20T. Awany
27B. Chibuike Hein
77L. Araujo
10A. Chandarov
19M. Rodrigues
7N. Iliev
90S. Kalu
30F. MascoteLudogorets Substitutes
Botev Plovdiv Substitutes
Team Comparison
LudogoretsBotev PlovdivAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Ludogorets- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.4 vs 0.9 in first half)
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
Ludogorets6Wins · 60%2Wins · 20%Previous meetings
23/02/2026Botev PlovdivLudogorets31/08/2025LudogoretsBotev Plovdiv
27/02/2025LudogoretsBotev Plovdiv
04/02/2025LudogoretsBotev Plovdiv19/12/2024Botev PlovdivLudogorets08/12/2024LudogoretsBotev Plovdiv15/05/2024LudogoretsBotev Plovdiv10/03/2024Botev PlovdivLudogorets16/09/2023LudogoretsBotev Plovdiv07/05/2023Botev PlovdivLudogoretsRecent Form
Ludogorets
Cherno More VarnaLudogoretsLudogorets
Botev VratsaLudogorets
Hapoel Tel Aviv
Dunav RuseLudogoretsHapoel Tel AvivLudogoretsLudogorets
Lokomotiv PlovdivLudogorets
Teuta DurrësLudogorets
Septemvri SofiaLudogorets
FC BotosaniLudogorets
Etar Veliko TarnovoBotev PlovdivBotev Plovdiv
Spartak VarnaBotev PlovdivCherno More Varna
CSKA SofiaBotev PlovdivBotev Plovdiv
Lokomotiv SofiaBotev Plovdiv
BeroeBotev PlovdivSpartak VarnaBotev PlovdivEtar Veliko TarnovoBotev Plovdiv
Chernomorets 1919 BurgasBotev Plovdiv
Arda KardzhaliBotev Plovdiv
Spartak PlevenReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
4.62 cards a match, 0.62 fewer than other referees in the same competitions and seasons (5.24).
Cards come from 74 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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- Lokomotiv Sofia vs CSKA 1948 08/08/26
- Cherno More Varna vs Ludogorets 09/08/26
- Septemvri Sofia vs CSKA Sofia 09/08/26
- Botev Plovdiv vs Spartak Varna 10/08/26
- CSKA Sofia vs Botev Vratsa 16/08/26
- Arda Kardzhali vs Lokomotiv Sofia 17/08/26
- Ludogorets vs Slavia Sofia 22/08/26
- Levski Sofia vs Spartak Varna 22/08/26
About the Ludogorets vs Botev Plovdiv 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.
Ludogorets and Botev Plovdiv in the First League table
Ludogorets and Botev Plovdiv are close in the First League table, 3rd and 5th, with 7 points between them. League goal record so far: Ludogorets 24-9, 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.