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 will face Botev Vratsa in Bulgaria Premier League on October 17, 2025 at 13:00.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv are currently 5th with 46 points after 30 matches.
Botev Vratsa sit 10th with 38 points from 30 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.88.

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

50%

Draw

33%

Botev Vratsa

17%

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

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Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Botev Vratsa

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.51

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.70

Scored

Avg. per game

0.57

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.62

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 37 matches

YesNo

16 (43%)21 (57%)

In last 37 matches

NoYes

16 (43%)21 (57%)

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Recent matches

Botev Vratsa

Under /Over

(68%)25 12(32%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(57%)21 16(43%)

Under /Over

(19%)7 30(81%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(24%)9 28(76%)

Under /Over

(35%)13 24(65%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(35%)13 24(65%)

/Yes

(41%)15 22(59%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(38%)14 23(62%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Botev Vratsa

Shots

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Total shots

9.44 avg / game

Blocked

9 total

Avg. 2.25

Botev Vratsa

Total shots

8.69 avg / game

Blocked

7 total

Avg. 2.33

Lokomotiv Plovdiv Pass Botev Vratsa

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Played games

Botev Vratsa

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.38

Clean sheets

0.43

3.41

126

Corners

126

3.41

17.41

644

Throw-ins

698

18.86

1.54

Offsides

1.22

0.59

GK saves

0.68

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

DISCIPLINARY

Botev Vratsa

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.84

105

2.14

0.11

0.14

13.03

482

Fouls

391

10.57

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

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