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Bulgaria First League · Matchday 13

Botev Vratsa vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv

· Hristo Botev Stadium, Vraca

Alin prediction Botev Vratsa to win

Cmodel only, no market odds

Predicted score 1 – 0

17% — likeliest score with our pick

Win probability
Botev VratsaDrawLokomotiv Plovdiv
  • WhyHigher expected-goals rate in this fixture: 1.09 vs 0.72.
  • RiskNo bookmaker prices recorded yet, so this pick has not been checked against the market.

Botev Vratsa vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv preview

In the fixture between Botev Vratsa and Lokomotiv Plovdiv, the 1X2 probabilities show Botev Vratsa at 46%, while Lokomotiv Plovdiv stands at 22%. The most likely scoreline predicted is 1-0, with a 15% chance. Botev Vratsa has an expected goals figure of 1.22, compared to Lokomotiv Plovdiv's 0.77, indicating a potential edge for the home side.

However, the recent form could complicate matters. Botev Vratsa has recorded D-L-D-D-W-L in their last six matches, while Lokomotiv Plovdiv has D-D-L-W-L-L. Additionally, both teams to score has a probability of 39%, and Over 2.5 goals is at 32%. This suggests that while Botev Vratsa may have the upper hand, unpredictability remains.

Botev Vratsa vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv: model vs market

1X2 probabilities: our model, the de-vigged market and the published blend
SourceBotev VratsaDrawLokomotiv Plovdiv
Model43%35%23%
Market———
Published43%35%23%
Edge———
  • Higher expected-goals rate in this fixture: 1.09 vs 0.72.

Edge = our published probability minus the de-vigged market probability. Published = the model alone (no market price recorded yet).

Botev Vratsa and Lokomotiv Plovdiv expected goals

The goal rate the model gives each side in this fixture, from xG-based attack and defence ratings.

1.09Botev Vratsa
0.72Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Total expected goals
1.81
Attack rating (Botev Vratsa / Lokomotiv Plovdiv)
0.87 / 0.57
Defence rating (Botev Vratsa / Lokomotiv Plovdiv)
1.18 / 0.96

Ratings are relative to the league average (1.00); lower defence rating = fewer goals conceded per match.

Botev Vratsa vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv score probability

Every scoreline the model gives this match, 0 to 4+ goals a side. Darker = likelier.

01234+ 0 17.6% 10.5% 4.2% 1.0% 0.2% 1 16.6% 14.1% 4.6% 1.1% 0.2% 2 9.7% 7.0% 2.5% 0.6% 0.1% 3 3.5% 2.5% 0.9% 0.2% 0.0% 4+ 1.2% 0.9% 0.3% 0.1% 0.0%

Rows: Botev Vratsa goals. Columns: Lokomotiv Plovdiv goals. Outlined cell = most likely scoreline.

Botev Vratsa vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv goals probability

Chance of the match clearing each total, read off the same score matrix as the heatmap.

Over 0.5 82%
Over 1.5 55%
Over 2.5 27%
Over 3.5 11%
Both teams to score
35%
No goals (0–0)
18%

Over 4.5 and higher fall inside the 4+ buckets and cannot be read off a 0–4 grid, so they are not shown.

All markets for Botev Vratsa vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Published probability and fair odds per market
MarketSelectionProbabilityFair odds
1X2Botev Vratsa43%2.34
Draw35%2.90
Lokomotiv Plovdiv23%4.41
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.527%3.67
Under 2.573%1.37
Both teams to scoreYes35%2.83
No65%1.55
Double chance1X (Botev Vratsa or draw)77%1.29
12 (either side)65%1.53
X2 (draw or Lokomotiv Plovdiv)57%1.75
Handicap -1Botev Vratsa win by 2+18%5.48
Push (exactly one goal)25%—

Fair odds = 1 / probability — the break-even price implied by the published probability. Correct-score probabilities are on the heatmap above.

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Botev Vratsa and Lokomotiv Plovdiv recent form

Botev Vratsa 1W 3D 2L
Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1W 3D 2L

Last 6 completed matches, all competitions, newest on the right.

Home vs away this season

Botev Vratsa at home

Record (W-D-L)
1-2-2
Win rate
20%
Goals for / match
0.40
Goals against / match
1.00
Clean sheets
2 of 5
  • They have won 2 of their 11 league games this season, scoring 0.8 goals per match.
  • They average 1.2 goals per game on the road against 0.4 at home.
  • They have failed to score in 5 of 11 matches.

Lokomotiv Plovdiv away

Record (W-D-L)
0-1-5
Win rate
0%
Goals for / match
0.17
Goals against / match
1.50
Clean sheets
0 of 6
  • They have won 2 of their 11 league games this season, scoring 0.5 goals per match.
  • They average 1.0 goals per game at home against 0.2 on the road.
  • They have failed to score in 6 of 11 matches.

League matches this season before kick-off: Botev Vratsa at home only, Lokomotiv Plovdiv away only.

Botev Vratsa vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv head-to-head

Last 2 meetings: Botev Vratsa 0 · draws 0 · Lokomotiv Plovdiv 2.

Botev VratsaDrawsLokomotiv Plovdiv
Previous meetings
DateHomeScoreAwayCompetition
2026-03-22Botev Vratsa1-2Lokomotiv PlovdivBulgaria First League
2025-10-17Lokomotiv Plovdiv3-0Botev VratsaBulgaria First League

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Prediction snapshot Botev Vratsa to win Predicted score 1 – 0 C Bet on Botev Vratsa