First League
Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Arda
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 - 19:15 (UK Time)
Stadium: TBC
Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Arda Prediction & Stats - First League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Arda carries real history into this round of the First League.
The two sides meet on 24/08 (Monday) at TBC, 19:15 (UK time).
Read the Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Arda prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Arda
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Arda call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Arda
Last updated on 21-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Arda the side to beat, with roughly 27% 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.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv Preview
Lokomotiv Plovdiv reach this fixture 5 match into their First League. Here is where The Black-Whites stand:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 4 lost
0.6 points per game
3 scored, at 0.6 a game
7 conceded, at 1.4 a game
The Black-Whites, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: N'da Ezoua Christ Longville, 1 goals
Most assists: Cătălin Mihai Itu, 2 assists
Recent results — Lokomotiv Plovdiv
16/08/2026 14:15
07/08/2026 14:15
03/08/2026 14:15
26/07/2026 14:15
18/07/2026 14:15
Arda: how they are travelling
Arda come in 5 matches into their First League.
Here is what The blue ones from Kardzhali have produced:
In this competition
3 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
2 points per game
8 scored, at 1.6 a game
4 conceded, at 0.8 a game
The blue ones from Kardzhali, season-wide
3 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Birsent Karagaren, 3 goals
Most assists: Birsent Karagaren, 2 assists
Recent results — The blue ones from Kardzhali
17/08/2026 14:15
08/08/2026 14:15
31/07/2026 14:15
24/07/2026 14:15
18/07/2026 12:00
The head-to-head favours Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Recent meetings have tended to go Lokomotiv Plovdiv's way against Arda.
From 21 match(es):
Lokomotiv Plovdiv: 8 win(s)
Arda: 5 win(s)
Drawn: 8
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Arda prediction.
Form comparison Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Arda
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
W
L
|
0.6 |
| Home |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Away |
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 3 | 1.33 |
| Scored | 0.6 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 60% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.24 | 1.41 | 1.13 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.45 | 1.22 |
Away Team
Arda
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
W
D
|
2 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
L
D
|
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 100% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 2 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.56 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.09 | 0.77 | 1.3 |
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 - Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Arda
Match: Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Arda
Competition: First League
Date: Monday, 24/08/2026
Kick-off: 19:15 (UK time)
Venue: TBC
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Stats
The statistics for The Smurfs vs Arda that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.67
League: 2.76
Both Teams to Score
84%
League: 56%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 82%
Over 2.5+
67%
League: 59%
Cards
3.33
League: 4.09
Corners
9.83
League: 9.06
Home Team
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
W
L
|
0.6 |
| Home |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Away |
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 3 | 1.33 |
| Scored | 0.6 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 60% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.24 | 1.41 | 1.13 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.45 | 1.22 |
Away Team
Arda
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
W
D
|
2 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
L
D
|
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 100% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 2 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.56 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.09 | 0.77 | 1.3 |
Corners
9 / Match
+29% Corners / Match
Lokomotiv Plovdiv received +29% more corners than Arda in the First League
7 / Match
Dunav 2010
(11)
Levski Sofia
(2)
Spartak Varna
(4)
Septemvri Sofia
(4)
Ludogorets
(5)(3)
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
(3)
Dunav 2010
(2)
CSKA 1948 Sofia
(10)
Slavia Sofia
(2)
Septemvri Sofia
Cards
2.8 / Match
+100% Cards / Match
Lokomotiv Plovdiv received +100% more cards than Arda in the First League
1.4 / Match
Dunav 2010
(2)
Levski Sofia
(4)
Spartak Varna
(5)
Septemvri Sofia
(2)
Ludogorets
(1)(1)
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
(1)
Dunav 2010
(0)
CSKA 1948 Sofia
(2)
Slavia Sofia
(3)
Septemvri Sofia
Goals Scored
0.6 / Match
+167%
Arda is +167% better in terms of goals scored
1.6 / Match
Dunav 2010
(1)
Levski Sofia
(0)
Spartak Varna
(0)
Septemvri Sofia
(2)
Ludogorets
(0)(3)
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
(2)
Dunav 2010
(1)
CSKA 1948 Sofia
(1)
Slavia Sofia
(1)
Septemvri Sofia
Goals Conceded
1.4 / Match
+43%
Lokomotiv Plovdiv condeded +43% more goals than Arda
0.8 / Match
Dunav 2010
(2)
Levski Sofia
(2)
Spartak Varna
(1)
Septemvri Sofia
(1)
Ludogorets
(1)(1)
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
(0)
Dunav 2010
(2)
CSKA 1948 Sofia
(0)
Slavia Sofia
(1)
Septemvri Sofia
First League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ludogorets
|
5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 3 |
| 2 |
CSKA Sofia
|
5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 2.6 |
| 3 |
CSKA 1948 Sofia
|
5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 2.6 |
| 4 |
Levski Sofia
|
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 3 |
| 5 |
Arda
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 2 |
| 6 |
Spartak Varna
|
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 1.4 |
| 7 |
Botev Plovdiv
|
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 7 | 1.4 |
| 8 |
Slavia Sofia
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 9 |
Septemvri Sofia
|
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 4 | 0.8 |
| 10 |
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
|
5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 3 | 0.6 |
| 11 |
Dunav 2010
|
5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 3 | 0.6 |
| 12 |
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
|
5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 2 | 0.4 |
| 13 |
Cherno More
|
5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 12 | -8 | 1 | 0.2 |
| 14 |
Botev Vratsa
|
5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 13 | -10 | 1 | 0.2 |
Odds
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