FC Arda Kardzhali vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 May

FC Arda Kardzhali

L W W W L

7th place in League

4 - 0

16/05/2026 12:00

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

L W W W D

5th place in League

Bulgaria Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for FC Arda Kardzhali vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv 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 FC Arda Kardzhali vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv preview before placing your bet.

FC Arda Kardzhali will face Lokomotiv Plovdiv in Bulgaria Premier League on May 16, 2026 at 12:00.
FC Arda Kardzhali are currently 7th with 44 points after 30 matches.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv sit 5th with 46 points from 30 matches.

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.

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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

FC Arda Kardzhali Last 6 matches

25/07/2026 01:15

FC Arda Kardzhali 1 - 0 Slavia Sofia

Bulgaria First League

18/07/2026 23:00

Septemvri Sofia 1 - 1 FC Arda Kardzhali

Bulgaria First League

10/07/2026 14:30

FC Arda Kardzhali 0 - 1 Botev Vratsa

International Club Friendly

07/07/2026 14:10

FC Arda Kardzhali 0 - 0 Beitar Jerusalem

International Club Friendly

04/07/2026 22:00

Lokomotiv Plovdiv 2 - 0 FC Arda Kardzhali

International Club Friendly

01/07/2026 22:00

Rilski sportist 0 - 2 FC Arda Kardzhali

International Club Friendly

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Lokomotiv Plovdiv

27/07/2026 01:15

Lokomotiv Plovdiv 2 - 1 Septemvri Sofia

Bulgaria First League

19/07/2026 01:15

Ludogorets Razgrad 1 - 0 Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Bulgaria First League

08/07/2026 22:00

Rilski sportist 0 - 2 Lokomotiv Plovdiv

International Club Friendly

04/07/2026 22:00

Lokomotiv Plovdiv 2 - 0 FC Arda Kardzhali

International Club Friendly

29/05/2026 23:00

Ludogorets Razgrad 0 - 0 Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Bulgaria First League

25/05/2026 21:45

Lokomotiv Plovdiv 2 - 1 Botev Plovdiv

Bulgaria First League

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Bulgaria Premier Leagu...

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

0.56

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.47

Scored

Avg. per game

0.51

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.70

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

13 (36%)23 (64%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

16 (43%)21 (57%)

FC Arda Kardzhali

Recent matches

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Under /Over

(61%)22 14(39%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(68%)25 12(32%)

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(19%)7 30(81%)

Under /Over

(25%)9 27(75%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(35%)13 24(65%)

/Yes

(28%)10 26(72%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(41%)15 22(59%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

FC Arda Kardzhali

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Shots

FC Arda Kardzhali

Total shots

10.00 avg / game

Blocked

7 total

Avg. 1.75

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Total shots

9.44 avg / game

Blocked

9 total

Avg. 2.25

FC Arda Kardzhali Pass Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

FC Arda Kardzhali

Played games

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.42

Clean sheets

0.38

4.17

150

Corners

126

3.41

17.14

617

Throw-ins

644

17.41

1.42

Offsides

1.54

0.42

GK saves

0.59

FC Arda Kardzhali

DISCIPLINARY

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.14

105

2.84

0.19

0.11

10.67

384

Fouls

482

13.03

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 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.

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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