Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Slavia Sofia Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – September 23

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

W L W W D

4th place in League

2 - 0

23/09/2023 10:30

Slavia Sofia

L L D L W

10th place in League

Bulgaria Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Slavia Sofia on September 23, 2023 (kick-off: 10:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Slavia Sofia preview before placing for you.

Lokomotiv Plovdiv are currently 4th with 55 points after 30 matches.
Slavia Sofia sit 10th with 33 points from 30 matches.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Lokomotiv Plovdiv and Slavia Sofia have each won 1 of the last 6 meetings, while 4 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

STANDINGS UP TO 23/09/2023

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

02/05/2023 13:00

Slavia Sofia

1 - 1

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

BUL D1

17/10/2022 10:30

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

3 - 0

Slavia Sofia

BUL D1

05/12/2021 06:15

Slavia Sofia

1 - 1

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

BUL D1

22/08/2021 11:45

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

0 - 1

Slavia Sofia

BUL D1

05/07/2021 11:00

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

0 - 0

Slavia Sofia

INT CF

28/03/2021 07:55

Slavia Sofia

1 - 1

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

INT CF

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

17%

Draw

67%

Slavia Sofia

17%

Lokomotiv Plovdiv Last 6 matches

17/09/2023 10:45

Etar 0 - 1 Lokomotiv Plovdiv BUL D1

08/09/2023 10:45

Arda 2 - 1 Lokomotiv Plovdiv INT CF

03/09/2023 11:59

Lokomotiv Plovdiv 4 - 0 FK Levski Krumovgrad BUL D1

25/08/2023 14:15

FC Hebar Pazardzhik 3 - 4 Lokomotiv Plovdiv BUL D1

18/08/2023 14:15

Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1 - 0 Arda BUL D1

11/08/2023 14:15

Pirin Blagoevgrad 0 - 1 Lokomotiv Plovdiv BUL D1

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Slavia Sofia

16/09/2023 10:30

Slavia Sofia 1 - 2 Lokomotiv Sofia BUL D1

01/09/2023 14:30

Botev Plovdiv 3 - 1 Slavia Sofia BUL D1

28/08/2023 13:30

Slavia Sofia 0 - 2 CSKA 1948 Sofia BUL D1

19/08/2023 11:59

Beroe Stara Zagora 3 - 0 Slavia Sofia BUL D1

12/08/2023 14:15

Slavia Sofia 1 - 5 Cherno More Varna BUL D1

06/08/2023 11:45

CSKA Sofia 1 - 1 Slavia Sofia BUL D1

Win

Draw

17%

Lost

83%

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

219

Avg. per game

0.73

Conceded

172

Avg. per game

0.58

Scored

204

Avg. per game

0.68

Conceded

209

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 298 matches

YesNo

158 (53%)140 (47%)

In last 298 matches

NoYes

141 (47%)158 (53%)

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Recent matches

Slavia Sofia

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(18%)8 37(82%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

/Yes

(36%)16 29(64%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Slavia Sofia

Shots

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Total shots

9.08 avg / game

Blocked

65 total

Avg. 2.32

Slavia Sofia

Total shots

9.63 avg / game

Blocked

93 total

Avg. 3.00

Lokomotiv Plovdiv Pass Slavia Sofia

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

298

Played games

Slavia Sofia

299

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

105

Clean sheets

0.26

3.47

1034

Corners

1198

4.01

2.52

751

Throw-ins

753

2.52

1.00

297

Offsides

234

0.78

1.46

436

GK saves

465

1.56

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

DISCIPLINARY

Slavia Sofia

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.15

640

549

1.84

0.13

0.07

7.63

2274

Fouls

2163

7.23

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Slavia Sofia Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Slavia Sofia on 23 September 2023 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 Slavia 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 Slavia 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 Slavia Sofia sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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