Botev Plovdiv vs Botev Vratsa: match statistics
Statistical analysis points to a tightly contested match leaning towards a draw. Botev Plovdiv displays poor home form with 42% losses and merely 33% home wins, conceding an average of 1.25 goals per game. Botev Vratsa is even weaker on the road, scoring an average of only 0.75 goals and winning just 25% of their matches, though their defense is solid with a 42% clean sheet rate. The recent form of both teams is comparable - the hosts at 1.6 points per game, the visitors at 1.2 points. The low chance conversion rate of both teams and the high percentage of goalless matches suggest a slow-paced game and a likely draw. Additionally, the negative goal difference for both teams in their respective matches confirms the evenly matched nature of this clash.
Botev Plovdiv vs Botev Vratsa: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Botev Plovdiv played against Botev Vratsa in First League (Bulgaria). The game was played on March 14, 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Botev Plovdiv has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Botev Vratsa has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Botev Plovdiv scores 1.16 goals per game and allows 1.32. Botev Vratsa scores 0.68 and allows 0.80. Games in this league average 2.31 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Botev Plovdiv's games and 24% of Botev Vratsa's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 20%, compared with league averages of 44% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Botev Plovdiv has the higher season xG average, 1.46 to 1.23 per game. Botev Plovdiv takes 11.6 shots per game, while Botev Vratsa takes 9.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Botev Plovdiv leads at halftime in 12% of its games and scores 0.64 goals per game after halftime. Botev Vratsa leads at halftime in 12% and scores 0.44 after halftime.
When the teams score
Botev Plovdiv's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (7 goals). For Botev Vratsa, it is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
First League games average 2.31 goals. Both teams score in 44% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Statistical analysis points to a tightly contested match leaning towards a draw. Botev Plovdiv displays poor home form with 42% losses and merely 33% home wins, conceding an average of 1.25 goals per game. Botev Vratsa is even weaker on the road, scoring an average of only 0.75 goals and winning just 25% of their matches, though their defense is solid with a 42% clean sheet rate. The recent form of both teams is comparable - the hosts at 1.6 points per game, the visitors at 1.2 points. The low chance conversion rate of both teams and the high percentage of goalless matches suggest a slow-paced game and a likely draw. Additionally, the negative goal difference for both teams in their respective matches confirms the evenly matched nature of this clash.
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Game stats
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
| Botev Plovdiv | Botev Vratsa | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.21 |
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.
Botev Plovdiv is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Botev Plovdiv · 1.2 pts / game - Botev Vratsa
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.
Botev Plovdiv is 71% better for: goals scored per game.
1.16 goals / game - Botev Plovdiv · 0.68 goals / game - Botev Vratsa
Botev Vratsa is 65% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.32 goals / game - Botev Plovdiv · 0.8 goals / game - Botev Vratsa
Botev Plovdiv scores in 64% of games (16 of 25 meczów), while Botev Vratsa keeps a clean sheet in 52% (13 of 25 meczów).
Botev Vratsa scores in 48% of games (12 of 25 meczów), while Botev Plovdiv keeps a clean sheet in 24% (6 of 25 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 - Botev Plovdiv
Over / Under - Botev Vratsa
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.
Botev Vratsa is 21% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.96 pts / game - Botev Plovdiv · 1.16 pts / game - Botev Vratsa
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Botev Plovdiv - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 12% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Botev Vratsa - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 12% of games and wins 28%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* 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 0-15 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Botev Plovdiv
Botev Vratsa
* 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
| Botev Plovdiv | Liga | Botev Vratsa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.48 | 2.31 | ▼ 1.48 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 44% | ▼ 24% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 44% | ▼ 20% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 35% | ▲ 52% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 63% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 72% | 70% | ▼ 64% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Botev Plovdiv's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Botev Vratsa. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Botev Plovdiv vs Botev Vratsa?
The First League match finished Botev Plovdiv 1:3 Botev Vratsa. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Botev Plovdiv vs Botev Vratsa?
Botev Plovdiv score 1.16 goals per game on average and Botev Vratsa 0.68. The First League average is 2.31 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Botev Plovdiv's matches and 24% of Botev Vratsa's.
What form are Botev Plovdiv and Botev Vratsa in?
Over the last 5 games Botev Plovdiv have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Botev Vratsa 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Botev Plovdiv vs Botev Vratsa?
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.