First League
Botev Plovdiv vs Levski Sofia
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 - 19:15 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stadion Hristo Botev
Botev Plovdiv vs Levski Sofia Prediction & Stats - First League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Botev Plovdiv vs Levski Sofia carries real history into this round of the First League.
The two sides meet on 29/08 (Saturday) at Stadion Hristo Botev, 19:15 (UK time).
Read the Botev Plovdiv vs Levski Sofia prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Botev Plovdiv vs Levski Sofia
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Botev Plovdiv vs Levski Sofia call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Botev Plovdiv or Draw
Last updated on 28-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Levski Sofia the side to beat, with roughly 21% 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.
Botev Plovdiv Preview
Botev Plovdiv reach this fixture 6 match into their First League. Here is where The Canaries stand:
In this competition
2 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost
1.17 points per game
7 scored, at 1.17 a game
9 conceded, at 1.5 a game
The Canaries, season-wide
2 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Asen Chandarov, 3 goals
Most assists: Carlos Miguel Meotti de Almeida, 2 assists
Recent results — Botev Plovdiv
24/08/2026 12:00
15/08/2026 14:15
10/08/2026 14:15
01/08/2026 14:15
27/07/2026 14:15
Levski Sofia: how they are travelling
Levski Sofia come in 5 matches into their First League.
Here is what The Blues have produced:
In this competition
5 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
15 scored, at 3 a game
2 conceded, at 0.4 a game
The Blues, season-wide
9 won, 3 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Reinaldo Nascimento Satorno, 3 goals
Most assists: Francisco Everton Mota de Castro, 3 assists
Recent results — The Blues
26/08/2026 15:00
22/08/2026 14:15
18/08/2026 15:00
11/08/2026 11:00
07/08/2026 14:15
The head-to-head favours Levski Sofia
Levski Sofia have generally come out ahead of The Canaries in their recent meetings.
From 37 match(es):
Levski Sofia: 21 win(s)
Botev Plovdiv: 9 win(s)
Drawn: 7
That trend is worth factoring into the Botev Plovdiv vs Levski Sofia prediction.
Form comparison Botev Plovdiv vs Levski Sofia
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Botev Plovdiv
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
W
L
|
1.17 |
| Home |
W
W
D
|
2.33 |
| Away |
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 2.67 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1.67 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 67% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 2.06 | 1.09 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.12 | 1.66 |
Away Team
Levski Sofia
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3 |
| Scored | 3 | 3.25 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.4 | 0.25 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 25% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 60% | 75% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.2 | 2.31 | 1.73 |
|
xGA
|
0.76 | 0.69 | 1.05 |
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 - Botev Plovdiv vs Levski Sofia
Match: Botev Plovdiv vs Levski Sofia
Competition: First League
Date: Saturday, 29/08/2026
Kick-off: 19:15 (UK time)
Venue: Stadion Hristo Botev
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Stats
The statistics for The Yellow-Blacks vs The Team of the People that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.84
League: 2.73
Both Teams to Score
84%
League: 53%
Over 1.5+
84%
League: 78%
Over 2.5+
67%
League: 55%
Cards
2.67
League: 4.48
Corners
12.67
League: 8.75
Home Team
Botev Plovdiv
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
W
L
|
1.17 |
| Home |
W
W
D
|
2.33 |
| Away |
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 2.67 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1.67 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 67% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 2.06 | 1.09 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.12 | 1.66 |
Away Team
Levski Sofia
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3 |
| Scored | 3 | 3.25 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.4 | 0.25 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 25% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 60% | 75% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.2 | 2.31 | 1.73 |
|
xGA
|
0.76 | 0.69 | 1.05 |
Corners
9.83 / Match
+9% Corners / Match
Botev Plovdiv received +9% more corners than Levski Sofia in the First League
9 / Match
Botev Vratsa
(3)
Ludogorets
(1)
Spartak Varna
(4)
Cherno More
(4)
CSKA Sofia
(5)
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
(6)(7)
Spartak Varna
(6)
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
(7)
Septemvri Sofia
(8)
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
(9)
Dunav 2010
Cards
1.83 / Match
+129% Cards / Match
Botev Plovdiv received +129% more cards than Levski Sofia in the First League
0.8 / Match
Botev Vratsa
(3)
Ludogorets
(0)
Spartak Varna
(1)
Cherno More
(3)
CSKA Sofia
(3)
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
(1)(0)
Spartak Varna
(1)
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
(1)
Septemvri Sofia
(1)
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
(1)
Dunav 2010
Goals Scored
1.17 / Match
+156%
Levski Sofia is +156% better in terms of goals scored
3 / Match
Botev Vratsa
(0)
Ludogorets
(0)
Spartak Varna
(3)
Cherno More
(1)
CSKA Sofia
(2)
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
(1)(6)
Spartak Varna
(2)
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
(3)
Septemvri Sofia
(2)
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
(2)
Dunav 2010
Goals Conceded
1.5 / Match
+73%
Botev Plovdiv condeded +73% more goals than Levski Sofia
0.4 / Match
Botev Vratsa
(1)
Ludogorets
(2)
Spartak Varna
(2)
Cherno More
(0)
CSKA Sofia
(3)
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
(1)(0)
Spartak Varna
(0)
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
(0)
Septemvri Sofia
(1)
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
(1)
Dunav 2010
First League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ludogorets
|
6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 2.67 |
| 2 |
Levski Sofia
|
5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 3 |
| 3 |
CSKA Sofia
|
5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 2.6 |
| 4 |
CSKA 1948 Sofia
|
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 2.17 |
| 5 |
Arda
|
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 2.17 |
| 6 |
Botev Plovdiv
|
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 7 |
Spartak Varna
|
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 12 | -4 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 8 |
Septemvri Sofia
|
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 9 |
Slavia Sofia
|
5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 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
|
6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 3 | 0.5 |
| 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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