Arda vs Botev Plovdiv: match statistics
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Arda vs Botev Plovdiv: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Arda plays Botev Plovdiv in First League (Bulgaria). The game is scheduled for September 4, 2026.
Recent form
Arda has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Botev Plovdiv has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Arda scores 1.57 goals per game and allows 0.57. Botev Plovdiv scores 1.14 and allows 1.71. Games in this league average 2.74 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 43% of Arda's games and 57% of Botev Plovdiv's. The Over 2.5 rates are 29% and 43%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Botev Plovdiv has the higher season xG average, 1.49 to 1.35 per game. Arda takes 9.1 shots per game, while Botev Plovdiv takes 10.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Arda leads at halftime in 43% of its games and scores 0.86 goals per game after halftime. Botev Plovdiv leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.43 after halftime.
When the teams score
Arda's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). For Botev Plovdiv, it is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
First League games average 2.74 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Arda | Botev Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 50% | 56% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.20 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Arda is 100% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Arda · 1.2 pts / game - Botev Plovdiv
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Arda is 38% better for: goals scored per game.
1.57 goals / game - Arda · 1.14 goals / game - Botev Plovdiv
Arda is 200% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.57 goals / game - Arda · 1.71 goals / game - Botev Plovdiv
Arda scores in 100% of games (7 of 7 meczów), while Botev Plovdiv keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 meczów).
Botev Plovdiv scores in 71% of games (5 of 7 meczów), while Arda keeps a clean sheet in 57% (4 of 7 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Arda
Over / Under - Botev Plovdiv
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Arda is 44% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.86 pts / game - Arda · 1.29 pts / game - Botev Plovdiv
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Arda - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 71%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Botev Plovdiv - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Arda
Botev Plovdiv
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (First League).
Teams vs league
| Arda | Liga | Botev Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.14 | 2.74 | ▲ 2.86 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 55% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 29% | 53% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 57% | 23% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 68% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 83% | ▼ 57% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Arda's perspective: 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Botev Plovdiv. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 25% of them.
FAQ
When do Arda and Botev Plovdiv play?
Arda face Botev Plovdiv on September 4, 2026 in First League. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Arda and Botev Plovdiv?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Arda won 2, Botev Plovdiv won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Arda vs Botev Plovdiv?
Arda score 1.57 goals per game on average and Botev Plovdiv 1.14. The First League average is 2.74 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Arda's matches and 57% of Botev Plovdiv's.
What form are Arda and Botev Plovdiv in?
Over the last 5 games Arda have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Botev Plovdiv 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Arda vs Botev Plovdiv?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.