Bulgaria - First LeagueData current as of September 06, 2026

Arda vs Slavia Sofia: match statistics

Arda crest
Arda
2 : 1half-time 1:1
Slavia Sofia crest
Slavia Sofia
135%(1.80)
X35%(3.10)
230%(4.20)

The match promises to be very evenly contested. Arda is in 10th place in the table and has a poor home record with just 20% wins at home, while Slavia Sofia is in 7th position, but also struggles away from home (22% wins). The recent form of both teams is average - Arda with 2.0 PPG in the last 5 matches, Slavia with 1.4 PPG. A key factor is the goal difference: Arda scores an average of 0.7 goals at home and concedes 1.0, while Slavia scores 0.89 and concedes 1.33 goals away. xG statistics show Arda's advantage in chance creation (1.65 vs 1.42), but their low efficiency (5% conversion rate) and the fact that they fail to score in 60% of home matches suggest offensive issues. Considering the high draw percentages of both teams (40% for Arda at home, 33% for Slavia away) and the balanced statistics, the most likely outcome appears to be a share of the points.

Arda vs Slavia Sofia: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Arda played against Slavia Sofia in First League (Bulgaria). The game was played on February 14, 2026. Final score: 2:1.

Recent form

Arda has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Slavia Sofia has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Arda scores 1.05 goals per game and allows 1.10. Slavia Sofia scores 1.15 and allows 1.15. Games in this league average 2.40 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 25% of Arda's games and 50% of Slavia Sofia's. The Over 2.5 rates are 35% and 40%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Slavia Sofia has the higher season xG average, 1.47 to 1.44 per game. Arda takes 11.2 shots per game, while Slavia Sofia takes 11.9.

First-half and second-half trends

Arda leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.35 goals per game after halftime. Slavia Sofia leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.55 after halftime.

When the teams score

Arda's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). For Slavia Sofia, it is minutes 16-30 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

First League games average 2.40 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

The match promises to be very evenly contested. Arda is in 10th place in the table and has a poor home record with just 20% wins at home, while Slavia Sofia is in 7th position, but also struggles away from home (22% wins). The recent form of both teams is average - Arda with 2.0 PPG in the last 5 matches, Slavia with 1.4 PPG. A key factor is the goal difference: Arda scores an average of 0.7 goals at home and concedes 1.0, while Slavia scores 0.89 and concedes 1.33 goals away. xG statistics show Arda's advantage in chance creation (1.65 vs 1.42), but their low efficiency (5% conversion rate) and the fact that they fail to score in 60% of home matches suggest offensive issues. Considering the high draw percentages of both teams (40% for Arda at home, 33% for Slavia away) and the balanced statistics, the most likely outcome appears to be a share of the points.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

1 : 1
First half
1 : 0
Second half

Game stats

59Possession (%)41
ArdaSlavia Sofia
17Shots13
ArdaSlavia Sofia
6Shots on target3
ArdaSlavia Sofia
2.1xG1.54
ArdaSlavia Sofia
8Corners9
ArdaSlavia Sofia
84Dangerous attacks70
ArdaSlavia Sofia
9Fouls9
ArdaSlavia Sofia
0Cards1
ArdaSlavia Sofia

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

1.05Goals scored / game1.15
ArdaSlavia Sofia
1.1Goals allowed / game1.15
ArdaSlavia Sofia
55%Average possession46%
ArdaSlavia Sofia
3.95Shots on target / game4.15
ArdaSlavia Sofia

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

11.2Shots per game11.95
ArdaSlavia Sofia
3.95Shots on target4.15
ArdaSlavia Sofia
9.4%Shot conversion9.6%
ArdaSlavia Sofia
55%Possession46%
ArdaSlavia Sofia
1.44xG for1.47
ArdaSlavia Sofia
1.29xG against1.73
ArdaSlavia Sofia

Shooting quality

Arda: BalancedSlavia Sofia: Balanced
ArdaSlavia Sofia
Accuracy (shots on target)35%35%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.270.28

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Slavia Sofia is 25% better for: last-5 form.

1.6 pts / game - Arda · 2 pts / game - Slavia Sofia

Arda
WDDWL
Season result split
30% W30% R40% P
Season (W-D-L)
6-6-8
1.20 pts / game · goal difference -1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-2-1
1.60 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
2-4-4
Last 5 at home
1-1-3
LLLWD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 0.6xG: 1.30Opponent xG: 1.22BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 40%
Slavia Sofia
WWWDL
Season result split
35% W35% R30% P
Season (W-D-L)
7-7-6
1.40 pts / game · goal difference 0
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
2-3-4
Last 5 away
2-3-0
DDWWD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.14Opponent xG: 2.31BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 20%

Goalshow 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.

Slavia Sofia is 10% better for: goals scored per game.

1.05 goals / game - Arda · 1.15 goals / game - Slavia Sofia

Arda is 5% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.1 goals / game - Arda · 1.15 goals / game - Slavia Sofia

Arda scoring profile: mixed

Arda scores in 50% of games (10 of 20 meczów), while Slavia Sofia keeps a clean sheet in 35% (7 of 20 meczów).

Slavia Sofia scoring profile: strong

Slavia Sofia scores in 75% of games (15 of 20 meczów), while Arda keeps a clean sheet in 40% (8 of 20 meczów).

21Goals scored (season)23
ArdaSlavia Sofia
22Goals conceded (season)23
ArdaSlavia Sofia
2.15Average goals per game2.3
ArdaSlavia Sofia
6Goals scored (last 5)7
ArdaSlavia Sofia
3Goals conceded (last 5)4
ArdaSlavia Sofia

How often they score at least...

50%1 goal75%
ArdaSlavia Sofia
30%2 goals35%
ArdaSlavia Sofia
15%3 goals5%
ArdaSlavia Sofia
5%4 goals0%
ArdaSlavia Sofia

How often they concede at least...

60%1 goal65%
ArdaSlavia Sofia
35%2 goals40%
ArdaSlavia Sofia
15%3 goals10%
ArdaSlavia Sofia
0%4 goals0%
ArdaSlavia Sofia

* 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.

48%
League average

Goal patterns

20%BTTS at half-time20%
ArdaSlavia Sofia
5%BTTS in both halves0%
ArdaSlavia Sofia
20%Scored in both halves10%
ArdaSlavia Sofia

BTTS and goal count

15%Min. 3 goals and BTTS35%
ArdaSlavia Sofia
20%Min. 3 goals without BTTS5%
ArdaSlavia Sofia
20%BTTS - last 540%
ArdaSlavia Sofia

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.

1st half

75%Min. 1 goal before half-time65%
ArdaSlavia Sofia
40%Min. 2 goals before half-time35%
ArdaSlavia Sofia
10%Min. 3 goals before half-time10%
ArdaSlavia Sofia

2nd half

55%Min. 1 goal after half-time80%
ArdaSlavia Sofia
25%Min. 2 goals after half-time30%
ArdaSlavia Sofia
5%Min. 3 goals after half-time10%
ArdaSlavia Sofia

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Arda - half-time state
30% leading40% draw30% trailing
Slavia Sofia - half-time state
30% leading45% draw25% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.3Points per game (1st half)1.35
ArdaSlavia Sofia
0.7Goals scored (1st half)0.6
ArdaSlavia Sofia
0.6Goals conceded (1st half)0.5
ArdaSlavia Sofia
1.3Average goals (1st half)1.1
ArdaSlavia Sofia
50%Clean sheet before half-time55%
ArdaSlavia Sofia
55%No goal before half-time60%
ArdaSlavia Sofia

After half-time (2nd half)

1.1Points per game (2nd half)1.4
ArdaSlavia Sofia
0.35Goals scored (2nd half)0.55
ArdaSlavia Sofia
0.5Goals conceded (2nd half)0.65
ArdaSlavia Sofia
0.85Average goals (2nd half)1.2
ArdaSlavia Sofia
65%Clean sheet after half-time55%
ArdaSlavia Sofia
75%No goal after half-time55%
ArdaSlavia Sofia

Arda - second-half results

20% W50% R30% P
26
Half-time points
14
Half-time goals
+2
Goal difference (1st half)
22
Second-half points
-3
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.30
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.1

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Slavia Sofia - second-half results

40% W20% R40% P
27
Half-time points
12
Half-time goals
+2
Goal difference (1st half)
28
Second-half points
-2
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.35
PPG before half-time
Lead holding117%

Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.2

Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Arda - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.801.20
Goals scored / game1.00.2
Goals allowed / game0.20.4
Average goals per game1.20.6
1 goal60%40%
2 goals60%20%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet80%80%
No goal40%80%
Goal difference+4-1
Half-time: 40% leading - 60% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 60% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 5
Slavia Sofia - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.001.40
Goals scored / game1.00.4
Goals allowed / game0.40.4
Average goals per game1.40.8
1 goal80%80%
2 goals40%0%
3 goals20%0%
Clean sheet60%60%
No goal40%60%
Goal difference+30
Half-time: 60% leading - 20% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 20% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 5

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Arda
ScoredConceded
4
1
0-15
3
8
16-30
7
3
31-45
0
3
46-60
1
4
61-75
6
3
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.

Slavia Sofia
ScoredConceded
2
2
0-15
6
3
16-30
4
5
31-45
3
5
46-60
2
4
61-75
6
4
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.23
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.1 : 1.1
Estimated goal split
home : away
93%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
38%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-10%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
38%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
13%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 8 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Arda

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.15
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.20
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-4.6 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.39
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.19
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
82%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
98%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.40
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.3
Late goals
29% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 19% come in the first quarter-hour.
29%

Slavia Sofia

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.26
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.26
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.32
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.58
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
103%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
90%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.60
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.0
Late goals
26% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 9% come in the first quarter-hour.
26%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (First League).

Teams vs league

ArdaLigaSlavia Sofia
Average goals per game 2.152.40 2.30
Both teams scored 25%48% 50%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 35%46% 40%
Clean sheets 40%33% 35%
Goal before half-time 75%69% 65%
Goal after half-time 55%70% 80%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.40
Average goals per game
48%
Both teams scored
46%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
33%
Clean sheets
1.28
Home goals / game
1.12
Away goals / game
+14%
Home attack advantage
+12%
Home defensive advantage
+7%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
69%
1 goal
28%
2 goals
9%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
70%
1 goal
37%
2 goals
15%
3 goals
5%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Slavia SofiaYellow cardNikola Savić
  2. Slavia SofiaGoalLuka IvanovAssist: Ivan Minchev
  3. ArdaSubstitutionOn: Atanas KabovOff: Svetoslav Kovachev
  4. Slavia SofiaSubstitutionOn: Boris TodorovOff: Ivan Minchev

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Referee context

See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.

Mariyan GrebencharskiMatches officiated: 14
4.07Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 256%Home wins28%Draws14%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Arda's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Slavia Sofia. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

PFC Slavia Sofia
2 : 0
FK Arda Kardzhali

FAQ

What was the result of Arda vs Slavia Sofia?

The First League match finished Arda 2:1 Slavia Sofia. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Arda vs Slavia Sofia?

Arda score 1.05 goals per game on average and Slavia Sofia 1.15. The First League average is 2.40 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 25% of Arda's matches and 50% of Slavia Sofia's.

What form are Arda and Slavia Sofia in?

Over the last 5 games Arda have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Slavia Sofia 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Arda vs Slavia Sofia?

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.