Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Vratsa: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 23 August

Lokomotiv Sofia

L W L W L

13th place in League

0-1

23/08/2024 12:00

Botev Vratsa

L W L D L

15th place in League

Bulgaria Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Vratsa on 23 August 2024 (kick-off: 12:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Vratsa preview before placing your bet.

Lokomotiv Sofia are currently 13th with 30 points after 30 matches.
Botev Vratsa sit 15th with 21 points from 30 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Lokomotiv Sofia to win with probability 43%.
Head-to-head history favors Lokomotiv Sofia, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Botev Vratsa have one win, 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

12:00

2024-08-23

Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Vratsa - Prediction & Odds

Lokomotiv Sofia

Botev Vratsa

2024-08-23 12:00

STANDINGS UP TO 23/08/2024

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

06/07/2024 11:00

Lokomotiv Sofia

0 - 0

Botev Vratsa

INT CF

17/05/2024 10:45

Lokomotiv Sofia

1 - 1

Botev Vratsa

BUL D1

06/11/2023 07:00

Botev Vratsa

0 - 2

Lokomotiv Sofia

BUL D1

17/07/2023 11:30

Lokomotiv Sofia

1 - 0

Botev Vratsa

BUL D1

02/05/2023 10:45

Botev Vratsa

2 - 1

Lokomotiv Sofia

BUL D1

14/10/2022 10:30

Lokomotiv Sofia

1 - 0

Botev Vratsa

BUL D1

Lokomotiv Sofia

50%

Draw

33%

Botev Vratsa

17%

Lokomotiv Sofia Last 6 matches

18/08/2024 11:59

Lokomotiv Sofia 0 - 0 CSKA 1948 Sofia BUL D1

12/08/2024 11:59

Septemvri Sofia 0 - 1 Lokomotiv Sofia BUL D1

04/08/2024 11:59

Lokomotiv Sofia 2 - 1 Cherno More Varna BUL D1

29/07/2024 11:59

Beroe Stara Zagora 0 - 0 Lokomotiv Sofia BUL D1

20/07/2024 14:15

Lokomotiv Sofia 1 - 6 Levski Sofia BUL D1

13/07/2024 13:00

Lokomotiv Sofia 1 - 0 PFK Montana INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Botev Vratsa

19/08/2024 11:59

Botev Vratsa 2 - 0 Septemvri Sofia BUL D1

12/08/2024 14:15

Cherno More Varna 2 - 1 Botev Vratsa BUL D1

05/08/2024 14:15

Botev Vratsa 1 - 2 Beroe Stara Zagora BUL D1

26/07/2024 14:15

Levski Sofia 4 - 0 Botev Vratsa BUL D1

21/07/2024 11:59

Botev Vratsa 1 - 3 Botev Plovdiv BUL D1

10/07/2024 11:00

Botev Vratsa 0 - 2 Maccabi Netanya INT CF

Win

17%

Draw

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

168

Avg. per game

0.61

Conceded

196

Avg. per game

0.71

Scored

172

Avg. per game

0.60

Conceded

222

Avg. per game

0.77

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 275 matches

YesNo

124 (45%)151 (55%)

In last 275 matches

NoYes

112 (39%)175 (61%)

Lokomotiv Sofia

Recent matches

Botev Vratsa

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(64%)29 16(36%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

/Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Lokomotiv Sofia

Botev Vratsa

Shots

Lokomotiv Sofia

Total shots

9.40 avg / game

Blocked

59 total

Avg. 2.11

Botev Vratsa

Total shots

8.61 avg / game

Blocked

77 total

Avg. 2.66

Lokomotiv Sofia Pass Botev Vratsa

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Lokomotiv Sofia

275

Played games

Botev Vratsa

287

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.31

Clean sheets

0.29

3.88

1068

Corners

969

3.38

2.67

733

Throw-ins

762

2.66

0.69

191

Offsides

248

0.86

1.65

453

GK saves

560

1.95

Lokomotiv Sofia

DISCIPLINARY

Botev Vratsa

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.05

565

621

2.16

0.13

0.13

6.20

1704

Fouls

2048

7.14

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Vratsa Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Vratsa on 23 August 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 Sofia vs Botev Vratsa 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 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 Sofia and Botev Vratsa sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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