Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Levski Sofia: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 May

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

W L W W D

4th place in League

1-2

18/05/2024 13:15

Levski Sofia

W W L L L

5th place in League

Bulgaria Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Levski Sofia on 18 May 2024 (kick-off: 13:15) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Levski Sofia preview before placing your bet.

Lokomotiv Plovdiv are currently 4th with 55 points after 30 matches.
Levski Sofia sit 5th with 54 points from 30 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Levski Sofia to win with probability 41%.
Head-to-head history favors Levski Sofia, 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

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

13:15

2024-05-18

Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Levski Sofia - Prediction & Odds

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Levski Sofia

2024-05-18 13:15

STANDINGS UP TO 18/05/2024

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

02/12/2023 11:30

Levski Sofia

3 - 0

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

BUL D1

06/08/2023 14:15

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

2 - 1

Levski Sofia

BUL D1

21/05/2023 13:00

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

0 - 3

Levski Sofia

BUL D1

08/05/2023 10:45

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

1 - 0

Levski Sofia

BUL D1

22/10/2022 12:45

Levski Sofia

1 - 1

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

BUL D1

19/02/2022 09:00

Levski Sofia

2 - 1

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

BUL D1

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

33%

Draw

17%

Levski Sofia

50%

Lokomotiv Plovdiv Last 6 matches

10/05/2024 12:15

FK Levski Krumovgrad 4 - 1 Lokomotiv Plovdiv BUL D1

28/04/2024 13:15

Cherno More Varna 1 - 0 Lokomotiv Plovdiv BUL D1

21/04/2024 08:15

Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1 - 1 CSKA 1948 Sofia BUL D1

14/04/2024 12:30

Beroe Stara Zagora 2 - 2 Lokomotiv Plovdiv BUL D1

08/04/2024 12:30

Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1 - 0 Cherno More Varna BUL D1

03/04/2024 10:00

CSKA Sofia 1 - 2 Lokomotiv Plovdiv BUL D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Levski Sofia

27/04/2024 09:15

CSKA Sofia 3 - 1 Levski Sofia BUL D1

20/04/2024 13:15

Levski Sofia 1 - 0 Beroe Stara Zagora BUL D1

13/04/2024 13:15

Cherno More Varna 3 - 1 Levski Sofia BUL D1

07/04/2024 07:45

Levski Sofia 0 - 2 CSKA Sofia BUL D1

03/04/2024 12:30

Ludogorets Razgrad 5 - 1 Levski Sofia BUL D1

29/03/2024 13:00

Levski Sofia 2 - 0 Slavia Sofia BUL D1

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

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

Goals

Scored

152

Avg. per game

0.51

Conceded

155

Avg. per game

0.52

Scored

232

Avg. per game

0.77

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.32

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 297 matches

YesNo

120 (40%)177 (60%)

In last 297 matches

NoYes

159 (53%)141 (47%)

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Recent matches

Levski Sofia

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

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

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(38%)17 28(62%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Levski Sofia

Shots

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Total shots

9.08 avg / game

Blocked

65 total

Avg. 2.32

Levski Sofia

Total shots

12.87 avg / game

Blocked

134 total

Avg. 3.94

Lokomotiv Plovdiv Pass Levski Sofia

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

1809

Avg. 258 / game

Accurate

87%

Ball possession

56%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

297

Played games

Levski Sofia

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

105

Clean sheets

144

0.48

3.47

1030

Corners

1572

5.24

2.40

713

Throw-ins

801

2.67

0.99

295

Offsides

231

0.77

1.47

436

GK saves

346

1.15

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

DISCIPLINARY

Levski Sofia

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.14

635

537

1.79

0.13

0.07

7.60

2256

Fouls

2161

7.20

0.00

Tackles

0.13

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How We Build the Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Levski Sofia Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Levski Sofia on 18 May 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.

Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Levski Sofia 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 Levski Sofia'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 Levski Sofia sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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