Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Vratsa: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 05 May

Lokomotiv Sofia

D W L L W

11th place in League

2-2

05/05/2026 13:00

Botev Vratsa

W W L D L

10th place in League

Bulgaria Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Vratsa on 05 May 2026 (kick-off: 13:00) 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 11th with 37 points after 30 matches.
Botev Vratsa sit 10th with 38 points from 30 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Lokomotiv Sofia to win with probability 44%.
Head-to-head history favors Botev Vratsa, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Lokomotiv Sofia 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

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Pred

Correct

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Weather

13:00

2026-05-05

Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Vratsa - Prediction & Odds

Lokomotiv Sofia

Botev Vratsa

2026-05-05 13:00

STANDINGS UP TO 05/05/2026

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Levski Sofia	70	30	22	4	4	64	22	42
02 Ludogorets Razgrad	60	30	17	9	4	57	20	37
03 CSKA 1948 Sofia	59	30	18	5	7	50	31	19
04 CSKA Sofia	56	30	16	8	6	43	23	20
05 Lokomotiv Plovdiv	46	30	11	13	6	30	33	-3
06 Cherno More Varna	44	30	11	11	8	33	26	7
07 FC Arda Kardzhali	44	30	12	8	10	33	27	6
08 Botev Plovdiv	40	30	11	7	12	40	37	3
09 Slavia Sofia	39	30	10	9	11	36	33	3
10 Botev Vratsa	38	30	9	11	10	24	26	-2
11 Lokomotiv Sofia	37	30	9	10	11	40	39	1
12 Spartak Varna	27	30	5	12	13	25	50	-25
13 FC Dobrudzha	26	30	7	5	18	23	43	-20
14 Septemvri Sofia	26	30	7	5	18	25	58	-33
15 Beroe Stara Zagora	23	30	4	11	15	19	44	-25
16 PFK Montana	17	30	3	8	19	15	45	-30

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

01 Levski Sofia	81	6	3	2	1	7	3	4
02 CSKA 1948 Sofia	67	6	2	2	2	4	4	0
03 Ludogorets Razgrad	67	6	2	1	3	4	5	-1
04 CSKA Sofia	63	6	2	1	3	4	7	-3

Relegation	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Botev Vratsa	53	7	4	3	0	12	6	6
02 Lokomotiv Sofia	47	7	2	4	1	11	9	2
03 Slavia Sofia	46	7	2	1	4	6	11	-5
04 Spartak Varna	37	7	3	1	3	10	7	3
05 Septemvri Sofia	36	7	2	4	1	7	6	1
06 Beroe Stara Zagora	34	7	3	2	2	9	8	1
07 FC Dobrudzha	31	7	1	2	4	5	9	-4
08 PFK Montana	23	7	1	3	3	6	10	-4

Qualifications	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Lokomotiv Plovdiv	55	6	3	0	3	6	8	-2
02 FC Arda Kardzhali	54	6	3	1	2	9	7	2
03 Cherno More Varna	54	6	3	1	2	7	8	-1
04 Botev Plovdiv	46	6	2	0	4	9	8	1

Head To Head

14/04/2026 11:00

Botev Vratsa

3 - 2

Lokomotiv Sofia

BUL FL

08/11/2025 06:00

Lokomotiv Sofia

0 - 1

Botev Vratsa

BUL FL

07/05/2025 12:30

Lokomotiv Sofia

3 - 0

Botev Vratsa

BUL FL

14/02/2025 11:30

Botev Vratsa

0 - 3

Lokomotiv Sofia

BUL FL

23/08/2024 12:00

Lokomotiv Sofia

0 - 1

Botev Vratsa

BUL FL

06/07/2024 11:00

Lokomotiv Sofia

0 - 0

Botev Vratsa

INT CF

Lokomotiv Sofia

33%

Draw

17%

Botev Vratsa

50%

Lokomotiv Sofia Last 6 matches

01/05/2026 13:00

FC Dobrudzha 0 - 3 Lokomotiv Sofia BUL FL

27/04/2026 13:00

Lokomotiv Sofia 1 - 1 Septemvri Sofia BUL FL

14/04/2026 11:00

Botev Vratsa 3 - 2 Lokomotiv Sofia BUL FL

09/04/2026 08:30

Lokomotiv Sofia 2 - 1 Beroe Stara Zagora BUL FL

03/04/2026 12:45

Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1 - 0 Lokomotiv Sofia BUL FL

27/03/2026 09:30

Botev Plovdiv 3 - 1 Lokomotiv Sofia INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Botev Vratsa

02/05/2026 09:30

Botev Vratsa 2 - 1 Spartak Varna BUL FL

26/04/2026 07:00

Slavia Sofia 1 - 1 Botev Vratsa BUL FL

14/04/2026 11:00

Botev Vratsa 3 - 2 Lokomotiv Sofia BUL FL

10/04/2026 08:30

CSKA 1948 Sofia 1 - 0 Botev Vratsa BUL FL

06/04/2026 10:00

Septemvri Sofia 0 - 0 Botev Vratsa BUL FL

28/03/2026 06:00

Slavia Sofia 2 - 5 Botev Vratsa INT CF

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 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 05 May 2026 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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