Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Vratsa: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 May

Lokomotiv Sofia

L L L W L

14th place in League

1-1

17/05/2024 10:45

Botev Vratsa

D W D D L

15th place in League

Bulgaria Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Vratsa on 17 May 2024 (kick-off: 10:45) 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 14th with 28 points after 30 matches.
Botev Vratsa sit 15th with 22 points from 30 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Lokomotiv Sofia to win with probability 40%.
Head-to-head history favors Lokomotiv Sofia, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Botev Vratsa have one win, 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

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Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

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Live coef.

Weather

10:45

2024-05-17

Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Vratsa - Prediction & Odds

Lokomotiv Sofia

Botev Vratsa

2024-05-17 10:45

STANDINGS UP TO 17/05/2024

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

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

08/05/2022 09:30

Botev Vratsa

1 - 1

Lokomotiv Sofia

BUL D1

18/04/2022 13:00

Lokomotiv Sofia

1 - 0

Botev Vratsa

BUL D1

Lokomotiv Sofia

67%

Draw

17%

Botev Vratsa

17%

Lokomotiv Sofia Last 6 matches

13/05/2024 10:45

Etar 1 - 1 Lokomotiv Sofia BUL D1

28/04/2024 08:15

FC Hebar Pazardzhik 0 - 2 Lokomotiv Sofia BUL D1

21/04/2024 10:45

Lokomotiv Sofia 0 - 4 Botev Plovdiv BUL D1

15/04/2024 10:30

CSKA 1948 Sofia 2 - 1 Lokomotiv Sofia BUL D1

09/04/2024 11:30

Lokomotiv Sofia 1 - 0 Beroe Stara Zagora BUL D1

04/04/2024 12:30

Cherno More Varna 3 - 0 Lokomotiv Sofia BUL D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Botev Vratsa

13/05/2024 13:15

Botev Vratsa 1 - 0 FC Hebar Pazardzhik BUL D1

26/04/2024 13:00

Pirin Blagoevgrad 1 - 2 Botev Vratsa BUL D1

19/04/2024 10:30

Botev Vratsa 2 - 0 Etar BUL D1

12/04/2024 10:45

Botev Plovdiv 2 - 0 Botev Vratsa BUL D1

08/04/2024 10:00

Botev Vratsa 0 - 0 FK Levski Krumovgrad BUL D1

04/04/2024 07:30

CSKA 1948 Sofia 0 - 0 Botev Vratsa BUL D1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

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 276 matches

YesNo

124 (45%)152 (55%)

In last 276 matches

NoYes

112 (39%)175 (61%)

Lokomotiv Sofia

Recent matches

Botev Vratsa

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(64%)29 16(36%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

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

(64%)29 16(36%)

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

276

Played games

Botev Vratsa

287

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

0.29

3.88

1071

Corners

969

3.38

2.78

767

Throw-ins

762

2.66

0.70

192

Offsides

248

0.86

1.64

453

GK saves

560

1.95

Lokomotiv Sofia

DISCIPLINARY

Botev Vratsa

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.05

566

621

2.16

0.13

0.13

6.20

1710

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 17 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 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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