Spartak Varna vs Botev Plovdiv: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 May

Spartak Varna

W L W W W

6th place in League

2-1

18/05/2025 10:00

Botev Plovdiv

L D D D W

5th place in League

Bulgaria Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Spartak Varna vs Botev Plovdiv on 18 May 2025 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Spartak Varna vs Botev Plovdiv preview before placing your bet.

Spartak Varna will face Botev Plovdiv in Bulgaria Premier League on May 18, 2025 at 10:00.
Spartak Varna are currently 6th with 48 points after 30 matches.
Botev Plovdiv sit 5th with 49 points from 30 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.82.

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

10:00

2025-05-18

Spartak Varna vs Botev Plovdiv - Prediction & Odds

Spartak Varna

Botev Plovdiv

2025-05-18 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/05/2025

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

04/05/2025 11:00

Botev Plovdiv

3 - 2

Spartak Varna

BUL D1

15/02/2025 09:00

Spartak Varna

1 - 0

Botev Plovdiv

BUL D1

24/08/2024 14:15

Botev Plovdiv

0 - 1

Spartak Varna

BUL D1

27/02/2024 11:30

Botev Plovdiv

2 - 1

Spartak Varna

BUL Cup

17/04/2023 07:45

Botev Plovdiv

1 - 1

Spartak Varna

BUL D1

16/09/2022 08:00

Spartak Varna

3 - 2

Botev Plovdiv

BUL D1

Botev Plovdiv

67%

Draw

17%

Spartak Varna

17%

Spartak Varna Last 6 matches

13/05/2025 13:15

CSKA Sofia 5 - 0 Spartak Varna

BUL D1

10/05/2025 10:30

Spartak Varna 1 - 2 Beroe Stara Zagora

BUL D1

04/05/2025 11:00

Botev Plovdiv 3 - 2 Spartak Varna

BUL D1

26/04/2025 10:30

Spartak Varna 0 - 1 CSKA Sofia

BUL D1

19/04/2025 12:00

Ludogorets Razgrad 2 - 1 Spartak Varna

BUL D1

11/04/2025 09:30

Spartak Varna 1 - 0 FK Levski Krumovgrad

BUL D1

Win

17%

Draw

Lost

83%

Last 6 matches Botev Plovdiv

14/05/2025 10:45

Beroe Stara Zagora 0 - 6 Botev Plovdiv

BUL D1

09/05/2025 13:15

CSKA Sofia 3 - 0 Botev Plovdiv

BUL D1

04/05/2025 11:00

Botev Plovdiv 3 - 2 Spartak Varna

BUL D1

27/04/2025 08:15

Botev Plovdiv 1 - 1 Beroe Stara Zagora

BUL D1

18/04/2025 07:00

Lokomotiv Sofia 1 - 1 Botev Plovdiv

BUL D1

12/04/2025 07:00

Botev Plovdiv 3 - 0 Septemvri Sofia

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

Spartak Varna

Botev Plovdiv

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.64

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.75

Scored

Avg. per game

0.75

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.72

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

20 (56%)16 (44%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

20 (56%)16 (44%)

Spartak Varna

Recent matches

Botev Plovdiv

Under /Over

(72%)26 10(28%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(58%)21 15(42%)

Under /Over

(39%)14 22(61%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(25%)9 27(75%)

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)15 21(58%)

/Yes

(50%)18 18(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(36%)13 23(64%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Spartak Varna

Botev Plovdiv

Shots

Spartak Varna

Total shots

9.14 avg / game

Blocked

30 total

Avg. 2.31

Botev Plovdiv

Total shots

10.67 avg / game

Blocked

41 total

Avg. 3.73

Spartak Varna Pass Botev Plovdiv

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Spartak Varna

Played games

Botev Plovdiv

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.39

4.25

153

Corners

232

6.44

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.81

Offsides

2.06

3.78

136

GK saves

2.56

Spartak Varna

DISCIPLINARY

Botev Plovdiv

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.58

2.42

0.08

0.14

10.42

375

Fouls

428

11.89

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Spartak Varna vs Botev Plovdiv Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Spartak Varna vs Botev Plovdiv on 18 May 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.

Spartak Varna vs Botev Plovdiv Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Spartak Varna'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 Spartak Varna and Botev Plovdiv sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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