FC Arda Kardzhali vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 February

FC Arda Kardzhali

L D L W L

9th place in League

1-2

18/02/2024 09:15

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

W L W W D

4th place in League

Bulgaria Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for FC Arda Kardzhali vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv on 18 February 2024 (kick-off: 09:15) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full FC Arda Kardzhali vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv preview before placing your bet.

FC Arda Kardzhali are currently 9th with 39 points after 30 matches.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv sit 4th with 55 points from 30 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: FC Arda Kardzhali to win with probability 44%.
Head-to-head history favors Lokomotiv Plovdiv, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. FC Arda Kardzhali 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

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Weather

09:15

2024-02-18

FC Arda Kardzhali vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv - Prediction & Odds

FC Arda Kardzhali

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

2024-02-18 09:15

STANDINGS UP TO 18/02/2024

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

08/09/2023 10:45

Arda

2 - 1

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

INT CF

18/08/2023 14:15

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

1 - 0

Arda

BUL D1

17/02/2023 11:30

Arda

5 - 0

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

BUL D1

24/09/2022 09:00

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

1 - 0

Arda

INT CF

08/08/2022 13:45

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

1 - 0

Arda

BUL D1

07/05/2022 10:30

Arda

4 - 4

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

BUL D1

FC Arda Kardzhali

33%

Draw

17%

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

50%

FC Arda Kardzhali Last 6 matches

08/02/2024 05:00

Arda 0 - 3 Tobol Kostanai INT CF

06/02/2024 10:00

Arda 2 - 1 Rubin Kazan INT CF

02/02/2024 07:50

Arda 2 - 2 Wisla Krakow INT CF

30/01/2024 09:00

Radnicki Nis 1 - 1 Arda INT CF

24/01/2024 07:30

CSKA 1948 Sofia 1 - 0 Arda INT CF

20/01/2024 05:30

Arda 2 - 1 FK Dimitrovgrad INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Lokomotiv Plovdiv

09/02/2024 08:10

Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1 - 0 Etar INT CF

03/02/2024 08:00

Beroe Stara Zagora 3 - 2 Lokomotiv Plovdiv INT CF

27/01/2024 08:00

Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1 - 0 Pirin Blagoevgrad INT CF

20/01/2024 07:40

Lokomotiv Plovdiv 2 - 1 CSKA 1948 Sofia INT CF

11/12/2023 09:00

Lokomotiv Plovdiv 3 - 0 Pirin Blagoevgrad BUL D1

06/12/2023 11:30

Ludogorets Razgrad 4 - 0 Lokomotiv Plovdiv BUL Cup

Win

67%

Draw

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

FC Arda Kardzhali

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.53

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.47

Scored

Avg. per game

0.83

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.43

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

11 (31%)25 (69%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

19 (54%)16 (46%)

FC Arda Kardzhali

Recent matches

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Under /Over

(56%)20 16(44%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)28 7(20%)

Under /Over

(31%)11 25(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(49%)17 18(51%)

Under /Over

(28%)10 26(72%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(37%)13 22(63%)

/Yes

(33%)12 24(67%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(54%)19 16(46%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

FC Arda Kardzhali

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Shots

FC Arda Kardzhali

Total shots

9.39 avg / game

Blocked

37 total

Avg. 2.06

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Total shots

10.46 avg / game

Blocked

35 total

Avg. 2.33

FC Arda Kardzhali Pass Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

FC Arda Kardzhali

Played games

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.39

Clean sheets

0.31

5.06

182

Corners

131

3.74

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.67

Offsides

1.63

2.64

GK saves

103

2.94

FC Arda Kardzhali

DISCIPLINARY

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.50

102

2.91

0.11

0.20

11.89

428

Fouls

450

12.86

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the FC Arda Kardzhali vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for FC Arda Kardzhali vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv on 18 February 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.

FC Arda Kardzhali vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess FC Arda Kardzhali'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 FC Arda Kardzhali and Lokomotiv Plovdiv sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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