First League
Arda vs Botev Vratsa
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 - 19:15 (UK Time)
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Arda vs Botev Vratsa Prediction & Stats - First League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Arda vs Botev Vratsa carries real history into this round of the First League.
The two sides meet on 31/08 (Monday) at , 19:15 (UK time).
Read the Arda vs Botev Vratsa prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Arda vs Botev Vratsa
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Arda vs Botev Vratsa call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Arda or Draw
Last updated on 29-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Arda the side to beat, with roughly 63% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all First League odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Arda Preview
Arda reach this fixture 6 match into their First League. Here is where The blue ones from Kardzhali stand:
In this competition
4 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
2.17 points per game
9 scored, at 1.5 a game
4 conceded, at 0.67 a game
The blue ones from Kardzhali, season-wide
4 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Birsent Karagaren, 3 goals
Most assists: Birsent Karagaren, 2 assists
Recent results — Arda
24/08/2026 14:15
17/08/2026 14:15
08/08/2026 14:15
31/07/2026 14:15
24/07/2026 14:15
Botev Vratsa: how they are travelling
Botev Vratsa come in 6 matches into their First League.
Here is what The Green Lions have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 4 lost
0.67 points per game
4 scored, at 0.67 a game
13 conceded, at 2.17 a game
The Green Lions, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Martin Detelinov Petkov, 2 goals
Most assists: Martin Ognyanov Smolenski, 2 assists
Recent results — The Green Lions
24/08/2026 12:00
16/08/2026 12:00
10/08/2026 12:00
02/08/2026 12:00
25/07/2026 12:00
The head-to-head favours Arda
Recent meetings have tended to go Arda's way against Botev Vratsa.
From 16 match(es):
Arda: 7 win(s)
Botev Vratsa: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 5
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Arda vs Botev Vratsa prediction.
Form comparison Arda vs Botev Vratsa
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Arda
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
L
W
|
2.17 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
W
L
D
|
1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.17 | 2.5 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 2 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0.5 | 0.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.38 | 1.56 | 1.28 |
|
xGA
|
1.06 | 0.77 | 1.2 |
Away Team
Botev Vratsa
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
L
L
L
|
0.67 |
| Home |
W
L
D
|
1.33 |
| Away |
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.83 | 2 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 2.17 | 1.33 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.11 | 0.97 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 0.97 | 1.84 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Arda vs Botev Vratsa
Match: Arda vs Botev Vratsa
Competition: First League
Date: Monday, 31/08/2026
Kick-off: 19:15 (UK time)
Venue:
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Stats
The statistics for Arda vs Botev Vratsa that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.09
League: 2.73
Both Teams to Score
59%
League: 53%
Over 1.5+
75%
League: 78%
Over 2.5+
75%
League: 55%
Cards
2.83
League: 4.48
Corners
10.5
League: 8.75
Home Team
Arda
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
L
W
|
2.17 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
W
L
D
|
1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.17 | 2.5 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 2 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0.5 | 0.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.38 | 1.56 | 1.28 |
|
xGA
|
1.06 | 0.77 | 1.2 |
Away Team
Botev Vratsa
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
L
L
L
|
0.67 |
| Home |
W
L
D
|
1.33 |
| Away |
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.83 | 2 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 2.17 | 1.33 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.11 | 0.97 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 0.97 | 1.84 |
Corners
6.67 / Match
+45% Corners / Match
Botev Vratsa received +45% more corners than Arda in the First League
9.67 / Match
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
(2)
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
(3)
Dunav 2010
(3)
CSKA 1948 Sofia
(2)
Slavia Sofia
(10)
Septemvri Sofia
(2)(4)
Botev Plovdiv
(5)
CSKA Sofia
(7)
Slavia Sofia
(2)
Ludogorets
(5)
CSKA 1948 Sofia
(5)
Cherno More
Cards
1.83 / Match
+19% Cards / Match
Botev Vratsa received +19% more cards than Arda in the First League
2.17 / Match
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
(4)
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
(1)
Dunav 2010
(1)
CSKA 1948 Sofia
(0)
Slavia Sofia
(2)
Septemvri Sofia
(3)(4)
Botev Plovdiv
(2)
CSKA Sofia
(2)
Slavia Sofia
(1)
Ludogorets
(1)
CSKA 1948 Sofia
(2)
Cherno More
Goals Scored
1.5 / Match
+124%
Arda is +124% better in terms of goals scored
0.67 / Match
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
(1)
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
(3)
Dunav 2010
(2)
CSKA 1948 Sofia
(1)
Slavia Sofia
(1)
Septemvri Sofia
(1)(1)
Botev Plovdiv
(0)
CSKA Sofia
(0)
Slavia Sofia
(1)
Ludogorets
(1)
CSKA 1948 Sofia
(1)
Cherno More
Goals Conceded
0.67 / Match
+69%
Botev Vratsa condeded +69% more goals than Arda
2.17 / Match
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
(0)
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
(1)
Dunav 2010
(0)
CSKA 1948 Sofia
(2)
Slavia Sofia
(0)
Septemvri Sofia
(1)(0)
Botev Plovdiv
(5)
CSKA Sofia
(3)
Slavia Sofia
(2)
Ludogorets
(2)
CSKA 1948 Sofia
(1)
Cherno More
First League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
CSKA 1948 Sofia
|
7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 2.29 |
| 2 |
Ludogorets
|
6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 2.67 |
| 3 |
Levski Sofia
|
5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 3 |
| 4 |
CSKA Sofia
|
5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 2.6 |
| 5 |
Arda
|
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 2.17 |
| 6 |
Septemvri Sofia
|
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 8 | 1.14 |
| 7 |
Slavia Sofia
|
6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 8 |
Botev Plovdiv
|
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 9 |
Spartak Varna
|
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 12 | -4 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 10 |
Cherno More
|
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 4 | 0.67 |
| 11 |
Botev Vratsa
|
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 13 | -9 | 4 | 0.67 |
| 12 |
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
|
7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 10 | -7 | 3 | 0.43 |
| 13 |
Dunav 2010
|
6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 12 | -7 | 3 | 0.5 |
| 14 |
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
|
5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 2 | 0.4 |
Odds
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