Botev Vratsa vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – October 18

Botev Vratsa

L W L D L

15th place in League

0-0

18/10/2024 16:30

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

D W D L L

14th place in League

Bulgaria Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Botev Vratsa vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv on October 18, 2024 (kick-off: 16:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Botev Vratsa vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv preview before placing for you.

Botev Vratsa are currently 15th with 21 points after 30 matches.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv sit 14th with 28 points from 30 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Lokomotiv Plovdiv to win with probability 39%.
Head-to-head history favors Botev Vratsa, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Lokomotiv Plovdiv 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

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Pred

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Weather

16:30

2024-10-18

Botev Vratsa vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv - Prediction & Odds

Botev Vratsa

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

2024-10-18 16:30

STANDINGS UP TO 18/10/2024

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Ludogorets Razgrad	76	30	24	4	2	62	14	48
02 Levski Sofia	62	30	19	5	6	55	25	30
03 Arda	53	30	15	8	7	49	33	16
04 Cherno More Varna	53	30	14	11	5	41	25	16
05 Botev Plovdiv	49	30	14	7	9	32	31	1
06 Spartak Varna	48	30	14	6	10	39	38	1
07 CSKA Sofia	47	30	13	8	9	40	27	13
08 Beroe Stara Zagora	42	30	12	6	12	34	29	5
09 Slavia Sofia	42	30	12	6	12	43	42	1
10 CSKA 1948 Sofia	34	30	8	10	12	38	44	-6
11 Septemvri Sofia	33	30	10	3	17	32	47	-15
12 FK Levski Krumovgrad	30	30	7	9	14	16	31	-15
13 Lokomotiv Sofia	30	30	8	6	16	29	49	-20
14 Lokomotiv Plovdiv	28	30	7	7	16	27	40	-13
15 Botev Vratsa	21	30	5	6	19	24	57	-33
16 FC Hebar Pazardzhik	17	30	3	8	19	23	52	-29

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

01 Ludogorets Razgrad	83	6	1	4	1	8	8	0
02 Levski Sofia	72	6	2	4	0	9	4	5
03 Cherno More Varna	59	6	1	3	2	3	5	-2
04 Arda	58	6	0	5	1	5	8	-3

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

01 Slavia Sofia	49	7	2	1	4	7	10	-3
02 Lokomotiv Sofia	47	7	5	2	0	14	2	12
03 CSKA 1948 Sofia	47	7	4	1	2	7	3	4
04 Septemvri Sofia	45	7	4	0	3	10	9	1
05 Lokomotiv Plovdiv	38	7	3	1	3	10	9	1
06 Botev Vratsa	36	7	5	0	2	10	8	2
07 FK Levski Krumovgrad	33	7	1	0	6	4	14	-10
08 FC Hebar Pazardzhik	21	7	1	1	5	5	12	-7

Qualifications	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 CSKA Sofia	65	6	6	0	0	18	1	17
02 Botev Plovdiv	56	6	2	1	3	11	12	-1
03 Spartak Varna	51	6	1	0	5	6	15	-9
04 Beroe Stara Zagora	49	6	2	1	3	7	14	-7

Head To Head

25/11/2023 10:40

Botev Vratsa

2 - 0

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

BUL D1

31/07/2023 18:15

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

4 - 0

Botev Vratsa

BUL D1

12/02/2023 14:45

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

0 - 0

Botev Vratsa

BUL D1

30/07/2022 15:30

Botev Vratsa

0 - 1

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

BUL D1

26/03/2022 12:30

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

1 - 2

Botev Vratsa

INT CF

10/12/2021 14:30

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

2 - 4

Botev Vratsa

BUL D1

Botev Vratsa

50%

Draw

17%

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

33%

Botev Vratsa Last 6 matches

06/10/2024 12:00

FC Hebar Pazardzhik 1 - 1 Botev Vratsa BUL D1

29/09/2024 18:15

Botev Vratsa 0 - 2 Ludogorets Razgrad BUL D1

23/09/2024 14:30

FK Levski Krumovgrad 3 - 0 Botev Vratsa BUL D1

13/09/2024 16:30

Botev Vratsa 1 - 1 Spartak Varna BUL D1

07/09/2024 15:00

Levski Sofia 3 - 2 Botev Vratsa INT CF

30/08/2024 16:15

Botev Vratsa 0 - 3 CSKA 1948 Sofia BUL D1

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Lokomotiv Plovdiv

12/10/2024 08:00

Arda 1 - 1 Lokomotiv Plovdiv INT CF

06/10/2024 17:00

Ludogorets Razgrad 1 - 0 Lokomotiv Plovdiv BUL D1

28/09/2024 14:00

Lokomotiv Plovdiv 0 - 2 FK Levski Krumovgrad BUL D1

19/09/2024 14:00

Lokomotiv Plovdiv 0 - 2 CSKA 1948 Sofia BUL D1

13/09/2024 14:00

Lokomotiv Plovdiv 3 - 3 FC Hebar Pazardzhik BUL D1

01/09/2024 14:00

Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1 - 1 Lokomotiv Sofia BUL D1

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Bulgaria Premier Leagu...

Played games

Goals

Scored

307

Avg. per game

1.07

Conceded

417

Avg. per game

1.45

Scored

371

Avg. per game

1.24

Conceded

328

Avg. per game

1.10

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 288 matches

YesNo

177 (61%)111 (39%)

In last 288 matches

NoYes

217 (73%)81 (27%)

Botev Vratsa

Recent matches

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(18%)8 37(82%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

/Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(36%)16 29(64%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Botev Vratsa

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Shots

Botev Vratsa

Total shots

8.61 avg / game

Blocked

77 total

Avg. 2.66

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Total shots

9.08 avg / game

Blocked

65 total

Avg. 2.32

Botev Vratsa Pass Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Botev Vratsa

288

Played games

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

298

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

105

0.35

3.37

971

Corners

1034

3.47

2.74

788

Throw-ins

751

2.52

0.87

251

Offsides

297

1.00

1.94

560

GK saves

436

1.46

Botev Vratsa

DISCIPLINARY

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.16

621

640

2.15

0.13

0.13

7.15

2058

Fouls

2274

7.63

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Botev Vratsa vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Botev Vratsa vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv on 18 October 2024 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 Vratsa vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Botev Vratsa's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Lokomotiv Plovdiv'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 Vratsa and Lokomotiv Plovdiv 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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