First League
Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Sun, 13 Sep 2026 - 18:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stadion Hristo Botev
Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv Prediction & Stats - First League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv carries real history into this round of the First League.
The two sides meet on 13/09 (Sunday) at Stadion Hristo Botev, 18:30 (UK time).
Read the Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv
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 Lokomotiv Plovdiv call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 11-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Botev Plovdiv the side to beat, with roughly 54% 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 8 match into their First League. Here is where The Canaries stand:
In this competition
3 won, 1 drawn, 4 lost
1.25 points per game
11 scored, at 1.38 a game
14 conceded, at 1.75 a game
The Canaries, season-wide
3 won, 1 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Asen Chandarov, 5 goals
Most assists: Carlos Miguel Meotti de Almeida, 3 assists
Recent results — Botev Plovdiv
04/09/2026 14:15
30/08/2026 12:00
24/08/2026 12:00
15/08/2026 14:15
10/08/2026 14:15
Lokomotiv Plovdiv: how they are travelling
Lokomotiv Plovdiv come in 8 matches into their First League.
Here is what The Black-Whites have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 0 drawn, 6 lost
0.75 points per game
4 scored, at 0.5 a game
10 conceded, at 1.25 a game
The Black-Whites, season-wide
2 won, 0 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: N'da Ezoua Christ Longville, 1 goals
Most assists: Cătălin Mihai Itu, 2 assists
Recent results — The Black-Whites
06/09/2026 12:00
28/08/2026 14:15
24/08/2026 14:15
16/08/2026 14:15
07/08/2026 14:15
The head-to-head favours Botev Plovdiv
Recent meetings have tended to go Botev Plovdiv's way against Lokomotiv Plovdiv.
From 33 match(es):
Botev Plovdiv: 12 win(s)
Lokomotiv Plovdiv: 9 win(s)
Drawn: 12
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv prediction.
Form comparison Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv
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 |
W
L
L
L
W
|
1.25 |
| Home |
L
W
W
D
|
1.75 |
| Away |
W
L
L
L
|
0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| Goals | 3.13 | 3 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 1.38 | 1.5 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 75% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.8 | 1.14 |
|
xGA
|
1.52 | 1.18 | 1.85 |
Away Team
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
L
L
L
|
0.75 |
| Home |
W
L
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Away |
L
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.75 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 63% | 25% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.13 | 1.22 | 1.04 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 1.42 | 1.13 |
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 Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Match: Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Competition: First League
Date: Sunday, 13/09/2026
Kick-off: 18:30 (UK time)
Venue: Stadion Hristo Botev
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Stats
The statistics for The Yellow-Blacks vs The Smurfs that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.25
League: 2.73
Both Teams to Score
38%
League: 56%
Over 1.5+
63%
League: 78%
Over 2.5+
25%
League: 53%
Cards
5.25
League: 4.69
Corners
8
League: 8.69
Home Team
Botev Plovdiv
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
L
L
W
|
1.25 |
| Home |
L
W
W
D
|
1.75 |
| Away |
W
L
L
L
|
0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| Goals | 3.13 | 3 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 1.38 | 1.5 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 75% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.8 | 1.14 |
|
xGA
|
1.52 | 1.18 | 1.85 |
Away Team
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
L
L
L
|
0.75 |
| Home |
W
L
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Away |
L
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.75 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 63% | 25% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.13 | 1.22 | 1.04 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 1.42 | 1.13 |
Corners
9.76 / Match
+37% Corners / Match
Botev Plovdiv received +37% more corners than Lokomotiv Plovdiv in the First League
7.13 / Match
Arda
(2)
Levski Sofia
(6)
Botev Vratsa
(3)
Ludogorets
(1)
Spartak Varna
(4)
Cherno More
(4)
CSKA Sofia
(5)(3)
Cherno More
(1)
CSKA 1948 Sofia
(3)
Arda
(11)
Dunav 2010
(2)
Levski Sofia
(4)
Spartak Varna
(4)
Septemvri Sofia
Cards
1.88 / Match
+66% Cards / Match
Lokomotiv Plovdiv received +66% more cards than Botev Plovdiv in the First League
3.13 / Match
Arda
(1)
Levski Sofia
(3)
Botev Vratsa
(3)
Ludogorets
(0)
Spartak Varna
(1)
Cherno More
(3)
CSKA Sofia
(3)(3)
Cherno More
(3)
CSKA 1948 Sofia
(3)
Arda
(2)
Dunav 2010
(4)
Levski Sofia
(5)
Spartak Varna
(2)
Septemvri Sofia
Goals Scored
1.38 / Match
+176%
Botev Plovdiv is +176% better in terms of goals scored
0.5 / Match
Arda
(3)
Levski Sofia
(1)
Botev Vratsa
(0)
Ludogorets
(0)
Spartak Varna
(3)
Cherno More
(1)
CSKA Sofia
(2)(1)
Cherno More
(0)
CSKA 1948 Sofia
(0)
Arda
(1)
Dunav 2010
(0)
Levski Sofia
(0)
Spartak Varna
(2)
Septemvri Sofia
Goals Conceded
1.75 / Match
+29%
Botev Plovdiv condeded +29% more goals than Lokomotiv Plovdiv
1.25 / Match
Arda
(2)
Levski Sofia
(3)
Botev Vratsa
(1)
Ludogorets
(2)
Spartak Varna
(2)
Cherno More
(0)
CSKA Sofia
(3)(0)
Cherno More
(2)
CSKA 1948 Sofia
(1)
Arda
(2)
Dunav 2010
(2)
Levski Sofia
(1)
Spartak Varna
(1)
Septemvri Sofia
First League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Levski Sofia
|
8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 17 | 24 | 3 |
| 2 |
Ludogorets
|
8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 20 | 2.5 |
| 3 |
CSKA Sofia
|
7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 2.43 |
| 4 |
CSKA 1948 Sofia
|
8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 2 |
| 5 |
Arda
|
8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 2 |
| 6 |
Slavia Sofia
|
8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 1.25 |
| 7 |
Botev Plovdiv
|
8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 14 | -3 | 10 | 1.25 |
| 8 |
Spartak Varna
|
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 14 | -4 | 9 | 1.13 |
| 9 |
Septemvri Sofia
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 8 | 1 |
| 10 |
Botev Vratsa
|
8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 17 | -10 | 7 | 0.88 |
| 11 |
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
|
8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 6 | 0.75 |
| 12 |
Dunav 2010
|
8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 15 | -8 | 4 | 0.5 |
| 13 |
Cherno More
|
8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 17 | -9 | 4 | 0.5 |
| 14 |
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
|
7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 14 | -6 | 3 | 0.43 |
Odds
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