Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 April

Lokomotiv Sofia

L W L W L

13th place in League

1-1

18/04/2025 07:00

Botev Plovdiv

L D D D W

5th place in League

Bulgaria Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv on 18 April 2025 (kick-off: 07:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv preview before placing your bet.

Lokomotiv Sofia are currently 13th with 30 points after 30 matches.
Botev Plovdiv sit 5th with 49 points from 30 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Lokomotiv Sofia to win with probability 37%.
Head-to-head history favors Botev Plovdiv, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Lokomotiv Sofia have one win, while 0 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

07:00

2025-04-18

Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv - Prediction & Odds

Lokomotiv Sofia

Botev Plovdiv

2025-04-18 07:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/04/2025

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Ludogorets Razgrad	76	30	24	4	2	62	14	48
02 Levski Sofia	62	30	19	5	6	55	25	30
03 Arda	53	30	15	8	7	49	33	16
04 Cherno More Varna	53	30	14	11	5	41	25	16
05 Botev Plovdiv	49	30	14	7	9	32	31	1
06 Spartak Varna	48	30	14	6	10	39	38	1
07 CSKA Sofia	47	30	13	8	9	40	27	13
08 Beroe Stara Zagora	42	30	12	6	12	34	29	5
09 Slavia Sofia	42	30	12	6	12	43	42	1
10 CSKA 1948 Sofia	34	30	8	10	12	38	44	-6
11 Septemvri Sofia	33	30	10	3	17	32	47	-15
12 FK Levski Krumovgrad	30	30	7	9	14	16	31	-15
13 Lokomotiv Sofia	30	30	8	6	16	29	49	-20
14 Lokomotiv Plovdiv	28	30	7	7	16	27	40	-13
15 Botev Vratsa	21	30	5	6	19	24	57	-33
16 FC Hebar Pazardzhik	17	30	3	8	19	23	52	-29

Championship Group	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Ludogorets Razgrad	83	6	1	4	1	8	8	0
02 Levski Sofia	72	6	2	4	0	9	4	5
03 Cherno More Varna	59	6	1	3	2	3	5	-2
04 Arda	58	6	0	5	1	5	8	-3

Relegation Group	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Slavia Sofia	49	7	2	1	4	7	10	-3
02 Lokomotiv Sofia	47	7	5	2	0	14	2	12
03 CSKA 1948 Sofia	47	7	4	1	2	7	3	4
04 Septemvri Sofia	45	7	4	0	3	10	9	1
05 Lokomotiv Plovdiv	38	7	3	1	3	10	9	1
06 Botev Vratsa	36	7	5	0	2	10	8	2
07 FK Levski Krumovgrad	33	7	1	0	6	4	14	-10
08 FC Hebar Pazardzhik	21	7	1	1	5	5	12	-7

Qualifications	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 CSKA Sofia	65	6	6	0	0	18	1	17
02 Botev Plovdiv	56	6	2	1	3	11	12	-1
03 Spartak Varna	51	6	1	0	5	6	15	-9
04 Beroe Stara Zagora	49	6	2	1	3	7	14	-7

Head To Head

15/12/2024 07:00

Lokomotiv Sofia

1 - 5

Botev Plovdiv

BUL Cup

08/11/2024 11:30

Botev Plovdiv

2 - 0

Lokomotiv Sofia

BUL D1

21/04/2024 10:45

Lokomotiv Sofia

0 - 4

Botev Plovdiv

BUL D1

26/10/2023 05:30

Botev Plovdiv

6 - 0

Lokomotiv Sofia

BUL D1

01/06/2023 10:30

Lokomotiv Sofia

1 - 2

Botev Plovdiv

BUL D1

19/05/2023 12:15

Botev Plovdiv

0 - 2

Lokomotiv Sofia

BUL D1

Lokomotiv Sofia

17%

Draw

Botev Plovdiv

83%

Lokomotiv Sofia Last 6 matches

13/04/2025 08:00

Arda 5 - 0 Lokomotiv Sofia BUL D1

06/04/2025 07:45

Lokomotiv Sofia 3 - 2 Slavia Sofia BUL D1

02/04/2025 12:15

CSKA Sofia 1 - 0 Lokomotiv Sofia BUL D1

28/03/2025 10:15

Lokomotiv Sofia 2 - 1 Spartak Varna BUL D1

15/03/2025 06:30

FC Hebar Pazardzhik 2 - 1 Lokomotiv Sofia BUL D1

09/03/2025 11:00

Lokomotiv Sofia 1 - 2 Ludogorets Razgrad BUL D1

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Botev Plovdiv

12/04/2025 07:00

Botev Plovdiv 3 - 0 Septemvri Sofia BUL D1

05/04/2025 11:30

Cherno More Varna 1 - 1 Botev Plovdiv BUL D1

02/04/2025 09:45

Botev Plovdiv 0 - 0 Beroe Stara Zagora BUL D1

30/03/2025 11:30

Levski Sofia 1 - 1 Botev Plovdiv BUL D1

16/03/2025 08:30

Botev Plovdiv 0 - 5 CSKA 1948 Sofia BUL D1

09/03/2025 06:00

Botev Plovdiv 1 - 1 Arda BUL D1

Win

17%

Draw

67%

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

Goals

Scored

168

Avg. per game

0.61

Conceded

196

Avg. per game

0.71

Scored

256

Avg. per game

0.85

Conceded

195

Avg. per game

0.65

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 276 matches

YesNo

124 (45%)152 (55%)

In last 276 matches

NoYes

150 (50%)150 (50%)

Lokomotiv Sofia

Recent matches

Botev Plovdiv

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

/Yes

(64%)29 16(36%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Lokomotiv Sofia

Botev Plovdiv

Shots

Lokomotiv Sofia

Total shots

9.40 avg / game

Blocked

59 total

Avg. 2.11

Botev Plovdiv

Total shots

11.01 avg / game

Blocked

110 total

Avg. 3.55

Lokomotiv Sofia Pass Botev Plovdiv

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Lokomotiv Sofia

276

Played games

Botev Plovdiv

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

104

0.35

3.88

1071

Corners

1294

4.31

2.78

767

Throw-ins

661

2.20

0.70

192

Offsides

278

0.93

1.64

453

GK saves

456

1.52

Lokomotiv Sofia

DISCIPLINARY

Botev Plovdiv

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.05

566

598

1.99

0.13

0.09

6.20

1710

Fouls

2112

7.04

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv on 18 April 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 Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv Form Analysis

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