Botev Plovdiv and Lokomotiv Plovdiv face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 First League season. The game takes place at Sporten kompleks Botev 1912 on Wednesday, 08/04/2026, at 18:30 (UK Time).
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The Yellow-Blacks preview
Botev Plovdiv comes into the match having played 28 games in the First League so far. They have recorded 10 wins, 6 draws, and 12 losses, with an average of 1.29 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 6 draws, and 12 losses.
Botev Plovdiv's attack has scored 36 goals during this period. Out of this total, 36 goals were scored in the First League, averaging 1.29 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.29.
The offence system of Botev Plovdiv is led by Armstrong Okoflex as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Todor Nedelev, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 36 goals with an average of 1.29 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 36 goals conceded in 28 matches, resulting in an average of 1.29.
The Smurfs preview
On the other hand, Lokomotiv Plovdiv comes into the match having played 28 games in the First League so far. They have recorded 11 wins, 11 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.57 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 11 draws, and 6 losses.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv's attack has scored 29 goals during this period. Out of this total, 29 goals were scored in the First League, averaging 1.04 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.04.
The offence system of Lokomotiv Plovdiv is led by Juan Esteban Perea Sanchez as the top scorer of the season. The colombian midfielder has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Parvizchon Umarbaev, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 32 goals with an average of 1.14 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 32 goals conceded in 28 matches, resulting in an average of 1.14.
Head to head: Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv
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 | W W L D W |
2 |
| Home | W L W W D |
2 |
| Away | W D D L L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 36% | 36% |
| Goals | 2.57 | 2.5 | 2.64 |
| Scored | 1.29 | 1.21 | 1.36 |
| Conceded | 1.29 | 1.29 | 1.29 |
| Both Teams to Score | 54% | 50% | 57% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 21% | 36% |
| Failed To Score | 32% | 36% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 36% | 50% | 21% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.78 | 1.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.57 | 1.45 | 1.68 |
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W L L |
1.8 |
| Home | W W L D D |
1.6 |
| Away | W L D W L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 39% | 53% | 23% |
| Goals | 2.18 | 1.93 | 2.46 |
| Scored | 1.04 | 0.93 | 1.15 |
| Conceded | 1.14 | 1 | 1.31 |
| Both Teams to Score | 46% | 27% | 69% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 53% | 15% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 27% | 23% |
| 1st to Score | 36% | 60% | 46% |
|
xG
|
1.32 | 1.34 | 1.3 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 1.38 | 1.44 |
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