Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Botev Vratsa: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 October

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

L W W W D

5th place in League

3-0

17/10/2025 13:00

Botev Vratsa

W W L D L

10th place in League

Bulgaria Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Botev Vratsa on 17 October 2025 (kick-off: 13:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Botev Vratsa preview before placing your bet.

Lokomotiv Plovdiv are currently 5th with 46 points after 30 matches.
Botev Vratsa sit 10th with 38 points from 30 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Lokomotiv Plovdiv to win with probability 46%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Lokomotiv Plovdiv and Botev Vratsa have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, while 2 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

13:00

2025-10-17

Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Botev Vratsa - Prediction & Odds

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Botev Vratsa

2025-10-17 13:00

STANDINGS UP TO 17/10/2025

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

Head To Head

15/05/2025 10:45

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

1 - 3

Botev Vratsa

BUL D1

01/03/2025 08:30

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

1 - 0

Botev Vratsa

BUL D1

18/10/2024 12:30

Botev Vratsa

0 - 0

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

BUL D1

25/11/2023 06:40

Botev Vratsa

2 - 0

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

BUL D1

31/07/2023 14:15

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

4 - 0

Botev Vratsa

BUL D1

12/02/2023 10:45

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

0 - 0

Botev Vratsa

BUL D1

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

33%

Draw

33%

Botev Vratsa

33%

Lokomotiv Plovdiv Last 6 matches

03/10/2025 10:30

Septemvri Sofia 2 - 2 Lokomotiv Plovdiv BUL D1

26/09/2025 13:00

Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1 - 0 Levski Sofia BUL D1

20/09/2025 12:30

CSKA 1948 Sofia 4 - 0 Lokomotiv Plovdiv BUL D1

14/09/2025 11:00

Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1 - 1 Ludogorets Razgrad BUL D1

30/08/2025 12:00

Spartak Varna 1 - 2 Lokomotiv Plovdiv BUL D1

23/08/2025 14:15

Cherno More Varna 1 - 1 Lokomotiv Plovdiv BUL D1

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Botev Vratsa

11/10/2025 06:15

Slavia Sofia 3 - 3 Botev Vratsa INT CF

05/10/2025 10:30

Botev Vratsa 1 - 2 Botev Plovdiv BUL D1

28/09/2025 10:30

FC Arda Kardzhali 0 - 2 Botev Vratsa BUL D1

22/09/2025 13:30

Botev Vratsa 1 - 1 CSKA Sofia BUL D1

12/09/2025 10:30

Beroe Stara Zagora 2 - 0 Botev Vratsa BUL D1

29/08/2025 12:45

Botev Vratsa 1 - 0 Cherno More Varna BUL D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Bulgaria Premier Leagu...

Played games

Goals

Scored

371

Avg. per game

1.25

Conceded

327

Avg. per game

1.10

Scored

307

Avg. per game

1.07

Conceded

417

Avg. per game

1.45

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 297 matches

YesNo

217 (73%)80 (27%)

In last 297 matches

NoYes

177 (61%)111 (39%)

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Recent matches

Botev Vratsa

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

Under /Over

(18%)8 37(82%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

/Yes

(38%)17 28(62%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Botev Vratsa

Shots

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Total shots

9.08 avg / game

Blocked

65 total

Avg. 2.32

Botev Vratsa

Total shots

8.61 avg / game

Blocked

77 total

Avg. 2.66

Lokomotiv Plovdiv Pass Botev Vratsa

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

297

Played games

Botev Vratsa

288

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

105

Clean sheets

0.29

3.47

1030

Corners

971

3.37

2.40

713

Throw-ins

788

2.74

0.99

295

Offsides

251

0.87

1.47

436

GK saves

560

1.94

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

DISCIPLINARY

Botev Vratsa

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.14

635

621

2.16

0.13

0.13

7.60

2256

Fouls

2058

7.15

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Botev Vratsa Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Botev Vratsa on 17 October 2025 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.

Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Botev Vratsa Form Analysis

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