Arda and Botev Plovdiv face each other on Friday 09.04.2026, at 19:15 (UK Time), in a First League 2026/27 match. The game will take place at Arda's home ground, the Arena Arda.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between The blue ones from Kardzhali and The Canaries, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Arda vs Botev Plovdiv
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Arda preview
Arda heads into the match with the following record in the First League: in 7 matches, The blue ones from Kardzhali secured 5 victories, 1 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.29 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The blue ones from Kardzhali's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 22 victories so far.
Arda has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 59 goals, of which 11 were scored in the First League, resulting in an average of 1.57 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Birsent Karagaren, who has found the back of the net 9 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Andre Shinyashiki has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, Arda has conceded 4 goals in the First League (an average of 0.57 per game) and 43 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.88 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.
Botev Plovdiv preview
Botev Plovdiv comes into the game with 7 matches played so far in the First League. They have secured 2 victories, 1 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 15 wins, 8 draws, and 20 losses.
The Canaries's attack has been highly effective, scoring 57 goals during this period. Of that total, 8 were netted in the First League, with an average of 1.14 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.33.
The Yellow-Blacks's offensive system is led by Franklin Geovane de Santana Chagas, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 9 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Todor Nedelev. The midfielder has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 12 goals with an average of 1.71 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 57 goals in 43 matches, averaging 1.33 per match.
Head to head: Arda vs Botev Plovdiv
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Arda
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W L |
2.4 |
| Home | W W W W D |
2.6 |
| Away | W W L D W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 71% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.14 | 2.33 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.57 | 2 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 0.57 | 0.33 | 0.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 33% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 57% | 67% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 86% | 100% | 75% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.45 | 1.28 |
|
xGA
|
1.12 | 1.01 | 1.2 |
Botev Plovdiv
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L W W |
1.2 |
| Home | L W W D W |
2 |
| Away | L L L L L |
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.86 | 3 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.14 | 1.5 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.71 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 75% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 0% | 67% |
| 1st to Score | 86% | 50% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.8 | 1.09 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.18 | 1.66 |
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