Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Sofia: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 October

Botev Plovdiv

L D W D W

6th place in League

6-0

26/10/2023 05:30

Lokomotiv Sofia

L L L W L

14th place in League

Bulgaria Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Sofia on 26 October 2023 (kick-off: 05:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Sofia preview before placing your bet.

Botev Plovdiv will face Lokomotiv Sofia in Bulgaria Premier League on October 26, 2023 at 05:30.
Botev Plovdiv are currently 6th with 44 points after 30 matches.
Lokomotiv Sofia sit 14th with 28 points from 30 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.48.

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

05:30

2023-10-26

Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Sofia - Prediction & Odds

Botev Plovdiv

Lokomotiv Sofia

2023-10-26 05:30

STANDINGS UP TO 26/10/2023

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Ludogorets Razgrad	75	30	24	3	3	78	15	63
02 CSKA Sofia	63	30	19	6	5	50	19	31
03 Cherno More Varna	62	30	18	8	4	47	25	22
04 Lokomotiv Plovdiv	55	30	16	7	7	50	34	16
05 Levski Sofia	54	30	16	6	8	45	26	19
06 Botev Plovdiv	44	30	12	8	10	47	33	14
07 FK Levski Krumovgrad	44	30	12	8	10	35	35	0
08 CSKA 1948 Sofia	43	30	11	10	9	30	26	4
09 Arda	39	30	11	6	13	32	32	0
10 Slavia Sofia	33	30	9	6	15	28	45	-17
11 Beroe Stara Zagora	33	30	9	6	15	24	42	-18
12 FC Hebar Pazardzhik	30	30	8	6	16	32	44	-12
13 Pirin Blagoevgrad	30	30	7	9	14	23	41	-18
14 Lokomotiv Sofia	28	30	8	4	18	22	56	-34
15 Botev Vratsa	22	30	6	4	20	22	53	-31
16 Etar	14	30	3	5	22	17	56	-39

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

01 Ludogorets Razgrad	82	5	2	1	2	9	9	0
02 Cherno More Varna	75	5	4	1	0	9	1	8
03 CSKA Sofia	67	5	1	1	3	6	8	-2
04 Levski Sofia	64	5	3	1	1	5	4	1
05 Lokomotiv Plovdiv	58	5	1	0	4	3	10	-7
06 FK Levski Krumovgrad	49	5	1	2	2	10	10	0

Relegation	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Beroe Stara Zagora	42	5	3	0	2	6	4	2
02 Lokomotiv Sofia	39	5	3	2	0	8	2	6
03 FC Hebar Pazardzhik	34	5	1	1	3	3	5	-2
04 Botev Vratsa	33	5	3	2	0	6	3	3
05 Pirin Blagoevgrad	32	5	0	2	3	3	7	-4
06 Etar	17	5	0	3	2	5	10	-5

Qualifications	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 CSKA 1948 Sofia	52	6	2	3	1	5	4	1
02 Arda	51	6	3	3	0	7	3	4
03 Botev Plovdiv	45	6	0	1	5	3	9	-6
04 Slavia Sofia	43	6	3	1	2	7	6	1

Head To Head

01/06/2023 10:30

Lokomotiv Sofia

1 - 2

Botev Plovdiv

BUL D1

19/05/2023 12:15

Botev Plovdiv

0 - 2

Lokomotiv Sofia

BUL D1

10/02/2023 11:30

Botev Plovdiv

0 - 0

Lokomotiv Sofia

BUL D1

31/07/2022 11:30

Lokomotiv Sofia

2 - 0

Botev Plovdiv

BUL D1

10/04/2022 13:00

Botev Plovdiv

2 - 0

Lokomotiv Sofia

BUL D1

30/10/2021 09:45

Lokomotiv Sofia

0 - 0

Botev Plovdiv

BUL D1

Lokomotiv Sofia

33%

Draw

33%

Botev Plovdiv

33%

Botev Plovdiv Last 6 matches

21/10/2023 07:00

Botev Vratsa 3 - 5 Botev Plovdiv

BUL D1

14/10/2023 04:00

Botev Plovdiv 4 - 0 FC Maritsa 1921

INT CF

08/10/2023 10:45

CSKA 1948 Sofia 1 - 0 Botev Plovdiv

BUL D1

30/09/2023 13:00

Botev Plovdiv 4 - 1 Beroe Stara Zagora

BUL D1

26/09/2023 12:30

Cherno More Varna 1 - 0 Botev Plovdiv

BUL D1

22/09/2023 13:00

Botev Plovdiv 1 - 2 CSKA Sofia

BUL D1

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Lokomotiv Sofia

21/10/2023 09:30

Lokomotiv Sofia 0 - 0 CSKA 1948 Sofia

BUL D1

14/10/2023 08:00

Spartak Pleven 0 - 1 Lokomotiv Sofia

BUL Cup

06/10/2023 13:00

Beroe Stara Zagora 0 - 1 Lokomotiv Sofia

BUL D1

01/10/2023 10:45

Lokomotiv Sofia 0 - 0 Cherno More Varna

BUL D1

28/09/2023 13:30

CSKA Sofia 2 - 0 Lokomotiv Sofia

BUL D1

24/09/2023 13:30

Lokomotiv Sofia 1 - 3 Ludogorets Razgrad

BUL D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Botev Plovdiv

Lokomotiv Sofia

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.56

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.53

Scored

Avg. per game

0.43

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.83

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

13 (36%)23 (64%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

14 (40%)21 (60%)

Botev Plovdiv

Recent matches

Lokomotiv Sofia

Under /Over

(69%)25 11(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)24 11(31%)

Under /Over

(31%)11 25(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(34%)12 23(66%)

Under /Over

(42%)15 21(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(29%)10 25(71%)

/Yes

(44%)16 20(56%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(34%)12 23(66%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Botev Plovdiv

Lokomotiv Sofia

Shots

Botev Plovdiv

Total shots

12.06 avg / game

Blocked

58 total

Avg. 3.41

Lokomotiv Sofia

Total shots

8.83 avg / game

Blocked

37 total

Avg. 2.47

Botev Plovdiv Pass Lokomotiv Sofia

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

45%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Botev Plovdiv

Played games

Lokomotiv Sofia

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.31

5.39

194

Corners

153

4.37

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.28

Offsides

1.14

2.39

GK saves

108

3.09

Botev Plovdiv

DISCIPLINARY

Lokomotiv Sofia

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.58

2.60

0.08

0.11

13.33

480

Fouls

451

12.89

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Sofia Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Sofia on 26 October 2023 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 Lokomotiv Sofia 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 Lokomotiv Sofia'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 Lokomotiv Sofia sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Bulgaria Premier League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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