Cherno More and Botev Plovdiv face each other on Saturday 05.09.2026, at 14:15 (UK Time), in a First League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Cherno More's home ground, the Stadion Ticha.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between The Sailors 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 Cherno More vs Botev Plovdiv
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Under 3.5 Goals
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Cherno More preview
Cherno More heads into the match with the following record in the First League: in 32 matches, The Sailors secured 12 victories, 12 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.5 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Sailors's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 12 victories so far.
Cherno More has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 34 goals, of which 34 were scored in the First League, resulting in an average of 1.06 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Georgi Antoanov Lazarov, who has found the back of the net 8 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Asen Donchev has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Cherno More has conceded 26 goals in the First League (an average of 0.81 per game) and 31 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.91 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Botev Plovdiv preview
Botev Plovdiv comes into the game with 32 matches played so far in the First League. They have secured 12 victories, 7 draws, and 13 losses, maintaining an average of 1.34 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 12 wins, 7 draws, and 13 losses.
The Canaries's attack has been highly effective, scoring 42 goals during this period. Of that total, 42 were netted in the First League, with an average of 1.31 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.31.
The Yellow-Blacks's offensive system is led by Armstrong Okoflex, the team's top scorer this season. The irish forward has found the back of the net 8 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 39 goals with an average of 1.22 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 39 goals in 32 matches, averaging 1.22 per match.
Head to head: Cherno More vs Botev Plovdiv
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Cherno More
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L D L |
1 |
| Home | L L W D D |
1 |
| Away | D W D L W |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 33% | 41% |
| Goals | 1.88 | 1.93 | 1.82 |
| Scored | 1.06 | 1 | 1.12 |
| Conceded | 0.81 | 0.93 | 0.71 |
| Both Teams to Score | 41% | 33% | 47% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 53% | 47% |
| Failed To Score | 34% | 40% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 47% | 53% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.63 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.32 | 1.45 |
Botev Plovdiv
Bulgaria - First League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W D W |
2 |
| Home | L D W L W |
1.4 |
| Away | W W W D D |
2.2 |
| 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 | 50% | 44% | 31% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.73 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.52 | 1.45 | 1.59 |
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