Botev Plovdiv and Arda face each other on Tuesday 05.12.2026, at 18:15 (UK Time), in a First League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Botev Plovdiv's home ground, the Sporten kompleks Botev 1912.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between The Canaries and The blue ones from Kardzhali, 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 Botev Plovdiv vs Arda
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Double Chance: Draw or Arda
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Botev Plovdiv preview
Botev Plovdiv heads into the match with the following record in the First League: in 32 matches, The Canaries secured 12 victories, 7 draws, and 13 losses, maintaining an average of 1.34 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Yellow-Blacks's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 12 victories so far.
Botev Plovdiv has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 42 goals, of which 42 were scored in the First League, resulting in an average of 1.31 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Armstrong Okoflex, who has found the back of the net 8 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Todor Nedelev has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, Botev Plovdiv has conceded 39 goals in the First League (an average of 1.22 per game) and 39 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.22 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Arda preview
Arda comes into the game with 33 matches played so far in the First League. They have secured 12 victories, 9 draws, and 12 losses, maintaining an average of 1.36 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 14 wins, 11 draws, and 14 losses.
The blue ones from Kardzhali's attack has been highly effective, scoring 39 goals during this period. Of that total, 33 were netted in the First League, with an average of 1 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.
The blue ones from Kardzhali's offensive system is led by Birsent Karagaren, the team's top scorer this season. The bulgarian forward has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Svetoslav Kovachev. The forward has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 31 goals with an average of 0.94 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 36 goals in 39 matches, averaging 0.92 per match.
Head to head: Botev Plovdiv vs Arda
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Botev Plovdiv
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W W D |
1.4 |
| Home | L D W L W |
1.4 |
| Away | L W W W D |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 31% | 44% |
| Goals | 2.53 | 2.44 | 2.63 |
| Scored | 1.31 | 1.13 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.22 | 1.31 | 1.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 31% | 19% | 44% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 38% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 38% | 44% | 31% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.73 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.52 | 1.45 | 1.59 |
Arda
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D L W L |
0.8 |
| Home | D L W W W |
2 |
| Away | L L W L D |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 41% | 31% |
| Goals | 1.94 | 1.71 | 2.19 |
| Scored | 1 | 0.88 | 1.13 |
| Conceded | 0.94 | 0.82 | 1.06 |
| Both Teams to Score | 24% | 24% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 42% | 47% | 38% |
| Failed To Score | 52% | 47% | 56% |
| 1st to Score | 38% | 47% | 44% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.62 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 1.21 | 1.36 |
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