Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Sofia Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – May 19

Botev Plovdiv

L D D L W

10th place in Bulgaria Premier League

0 - 2

19/05/2023 16:15

Lokomotiv Sofia

L W L L L

9th place in Bulgaria Premier League

Bulgaria Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Sofia on May 19, 2023 (kick-off: 16:15) 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 for you.

Botev Plovdiv are currently 10th with 32 points after 30 matches.
Lokomotiv Sofia sit 9th with 38 points from 30 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Lokomotiv Sofia, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Botev Plovdiv have one win, while 3 matches ended in draws.

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 19/05/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Ludogorets Razgrad	74	30	23	5	2	72	21	51
02 CSKA Sofia	73	30	23	4	3	57	14	43
03 CSKA 1948 Sofia	59	30	17	8	5	49	22	27
04 Levski Sofia	54	30	15	9	6	38	14	24
05 Cherno More Varna	53	30	15	8	7	36	27	9
06 Lokomotiv Plovdiv	50	30	14	8	8	33	28	5
07 Slavia Sofia	49	30	15	4	11	31	27	4
08 Arda	42	30	11	9	10	33	32	1
09 Lokomotiv Sofia	38	30	10	8	12	32	38	-6
10 Botev Plovdiv	32	30	9	5	16	38	40	-2
11 Botev Vratsa	28	30	7	7	16	23	55	-32
12 Beroe Stara Zagora	27	30	7	6	17	26	47	-21
13 Pirin Blagoevgrad	24	30	5	9	16	21	39	-18
14 FC Hebar Pazardzhik	23	30	6	5	19	19	51	-32
15 Septemvri Sofia	22	30	5	7	18	25	45	-20
16 Spartak Varna	17	30	3	8	19	27	60	-33

Head To Head

10/02/2023 15:30

Botev Plovdiv

0 - 0

Lokomotiv Sofia

BUL D1

31/07/2022 15:30

Lokomotiv Sofia

2 - 0

Botev Plovdiv

BUL D1

10/04/2022 17:00

Botev Plovdiv

2 - 0

Lokomotiv Sofia

BUL D1

30/10/2021 13:45

Lokomotiv Sofia

0 - 0

Botev Plovdiv

BUL D1

06/07/2019 15:00

Botev Plovdiv

0 - 0

Lokomotiv Sofia

INT CF

22/03/2019 12:00

Botev Plovdiv

1 - 2

Lokomotiv Sofia

INT CF

Botev Plovdiv

17%

Draw

50%

Lokomotiv Sofia

33%

Botev Plovdiv Last 6 matches

13/05/2023 17:00

Slavia Sofia 1 - 0 Botev Plovdiv BUL D1

07/05/2023 17:15

Botev Plovdiv 0 - 2 Ludogorets Razgrad BUL D1

04/05/2023 12:45

Pirin Blagoevgrad 2 - 4 Botev Plovdiv BUL D1

29/04/2023 17:10

Botev Plovdiv 0 - 1 Levski Sofia BUL D1

24/04/2023 17:00

Slavia Sofia 0 - 0 Botev Plovdiv BUL D1

17/04/2023 11:45

Botev Plovdiv 1 - 1 Spartak Varna BUL D1

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Lokomotiv Sofia

14/05/2023 14:45

Arda 3 - 0 Lokomotiv Sofia BUL D1

10/05/2023 15:59

CSKA 1948 Sofia 1 - 2 Lokomotiv Sofia BUL Cup

06/05/2023 14:30

Lokomotiv Sofia 1 - 1 Arda BUL D1

02/05/2023 14:45

Botev Vratsa 2 - 1 Lokomotiv Sofia BUL D1

29/04/2023 12:00

Lokomotiv Sofia 1 - 4 FC Hebar Pazardzhik BUL D1

26/04/2023 15:30

Lokomotiv Sofia 2 - 3 CSKA 1948 Sofia BUL Cup

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

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

Goals

Scored

190

Avg. per game

0.63

Conceded

157

Avg. per game

0.52

Scored

175

Avg. per game

0.63

Conceded

182

Avg. per game

0.66

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

138 (46%)162 (54%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

126 (46%)150 (54%)

Botev Plovdiv

Recent matches

Lokomotiv Sofia

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

/Yes

(38%)17 28(62%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(64%)29 16(36%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Botev Plovdiv

Lokomotiv Sofia

Shots

Botev Plovdiv

Total shots

11.03 avg / game

Blocked

110 total

Avg. 3.55

Lokomotiv Sofia

Total shots

9.40 avg / game

Blocked

59 total

Avg. 2.11

Botev Plovdiv Pass Lokomotiv Sofia

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Botev Plovdiv

300

Played games

Lokomotiv Sofia

276

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

105

Clean sheets

0.30

4.33

1298

Corners

1071

3.88

2.25

674

Throw-ins

767

2.78

0.93

278

Offsides

192

0.70

1.52

456

GK saves

453

1.64

Botev Plovdiv

DISCIPLINARY

Lokomotiv Sofia

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.00

601

566

2.05

0.09

0.13

7.08

2123

Fouls

1710

6.20

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 19 May 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

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