Botev Plovdiv vs Cherno More Varna: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 May

Botev Plovdiv

D L W W D

8th place in League

5 - 0

16/05/2026 12:00

Cherno More Varna

W W L L D

6th place in League

Bulgaria Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Botev Plovdiv vs Cherno More Varna on 16 May 2026 (kick-off: 12:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Botev Plovdiv vs Cherno More Varna preview before placing your bet.

Botev Plovdiv are currently 8th with 40 points after 30 matches.
Cherno More Varna sit 6th with 44 points from 30 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Botev Plovdiv, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Cherno More Varna have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 16/05/2026

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Levski Sofia	70	30	22	4	4	64	22	42
02 Ludogorets Razgrad	60	30	17	9	4	57	20	37
03 CSKA 1948 Sofia	59	30	18	5	7	50	31	19
04 CSKA Sofia	56	30	16	8	6	43	23	20
05 Lokomotiv Plovdiv	46	30	11	13	6	30	33	-3
06 Cherno More Varna	44	30	11	11	8	33	26	7
07 FC Arda Kardzhali	44	30	12	8	10	33	27	6
08 Botev Plovdiv	40	30	11	7	12	40	37	3
09 Slavia Sofia	39	30	10	9	11	36	33	3
10 Botev Vratsa	38	30	9	11	10	24	26	-2
11 Lokomotiv Sofia	37	30	9	10	11	40	39	1
12 Spartak Varna	27	30	5	12	13	25	50	-25
13 FC Dobrudzha	26	30	7	5	18	23	43	-20
14 Septemvri Sofia	26	30	7	5	18	25	58	-33
15 Beroe Stara Zagora	23	30	4	11	15	19	44	-25
16 PFK Montana	17	30	3	8	19	15	45	-30

Championship Round	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Levski Sofia	81	6	3	2	1	7	3	4
02 CSKA 1948 Sofia	67	6	2	2	2	4	4	0
03 Ludogorets Razgrad	67	6	2	1	3	4	5	-1
04 CSKA Sofia	63	6	2	1	3	4	7	-3

Relegation	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Botev Vratsa	53	7	4	3	0	12	6	6
02 Lokomotiv Sofia	47	7	2	4	1	11	9	2
03 Slavia Sofia	46	7	2	1	4	6	11	-5
04 Spartak Varna	37	7	3	1	3	10	7	3
05 Septemvri Sofia	36	7	2	4	1	7	6	1
06 Beroe Stara Zagora	34	7	3	2	2	9	8	1
07 FC Dobrudzha	31	7	1	2	4	5	9	-4
08 PFK Montana	23	7	1	3	3	6	10	-4

Qualifications	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Lokomotiv Plovdiv	55	6	3	0	3	6	8	-2
02 FC Arda Kardzhali	54	6	3	1	2	9	7	2
03 Cherno More Varna	54	6	3	1	2	7	8	-1
04 Botev Plovdiv	46	6	2	0	4	9	8	1

Head To Head

09/05/2026 09:15

Cherno More Varna

2 - 0

Botev Plovdiv

BUL FL

29/11/2025 09:00

Botev Plovdiv

2 - 1

Cherno More Varna

BUL FL

27/07/2025 12:45

Cherno More Varna

2 - 1

Botev Plovdiv

BUL FL

05/04/2025 11:30

Cherno More Varna

1 - 1

Botev Plovdiv

BUL FL

25/10/2024 09:30

Botev Plovdiv

1 - 0

Cherno More Varna

BUL FL

25/06/2024 11:30

Cherno More Varna

2 - 5

Botev Plovdiv

INT CF

Botev Plovdiv

50%

Draw

17%

Cherno More Varna

33%

Botev Plovdiv Last 6 matches

09/05/2026 09:15

Cherno More Varna 2 - 0 Botev Plovdiv BUL FL

03/05/2026 09:15

Botev Plovdiv 0 - 2 Lokomotiv Plovdiv BUL FL

26/04/2026 12:00

FC Arda Kardzhali 0 - 2 Botev Plovdiv BUL FL

14/04/2026 13:30

FC Dobrudzha 0 - 3 Botev Plovdiv BUL FL

08/04/2026 13:30

Botev Plovdiv 1 - 1 Lokomotiv Plovdiv BUL FL

04/04/2026 10:00

Botev Plovdiv 5 - 0 Spartak Varna BUL FL

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Cherno More Varna

09/05/2026 09:15

Cherno More Varna 2 - 0 Botev Plovdiv BUL FL

03/05/2026 06:30

FC Arda Kardzhali 0 - 0 Cherno More Varna BUL FL

26/04/2026 09:30

Lokomotiv Plovdiv 0 - 1 Cherno More Varna BUL FL

15/04/2026 11:00

Cherno More Varna 0 - 4 CSKA 1948 Sofia BUL FL

09/04/2026 11:00

Ludogorets Razgrad 0 - 0 Cherno More Varna BUL FL

05/04/2026 07:30

Cherno More Varna 1 - 3 Slavia Sofia BUL FL

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Bulgaria Premier Leagu...

Played games

Goals

Scored

443

Avg. per game

1.48

Conceded

351

Avg. per game

1.17

Scored

431

Avg. per game

1.44

Conceded

256

Avg. per game

0.85

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

212 (71%)88 (29%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

219 (73%)81 (27%)

Botev Plovdiv

Recent matches

Cherno More Varna

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(13%)6 39(87%)

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

/Yes

(38%)17 28(62%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(31%)14 31(69%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Botev Plovdiv

Cherno More Varna

Shots

Botev Plovdiv

Total shots

11.03 avg / game

Blocked

110 total

Avg. 3.55

Cherno More Varna

Total shots

10.57 avg / game

Blocked

88 total

Avg. 2.93

Botev Plovdiv Pass Cherno More Varna

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

251

Avg. 251 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Botev Plovdiv

300

Played games

Cherno More Varna

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

105

Clean sheets

137

0.46

4.33

1298

Corners

1290

4.30

2.25

674

Throw-ins

847

2.82

0.93

278

Offsides

253

0.84

1.52

456

GK saves

326

1.09

Botev Plovdiv

DISCIPLINARY

Cherno More Varna

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.00

601

543

1.81

0.09

0.05

7.08

2123

Fouls

2068

6.89

0.00

Tackles

0.02

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How We Build the Botev Plovdiv vs Cherno More Varna Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Botev Plovdiv vs Cherno More Varna on 16 May 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Bulgaria Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Botev Plovdiv vs Cherno More Varna Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Botev Plovdiv's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Cherno More Varna's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Bulgaria Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Bulgaria Premier League standings and the Bulgaria Premier League form table to understand exactly where Botev Plovdiv and Cherno More Varna sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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