Botev Plovdiv vs Cherno More: match statistics
Botev Plovdiv vs Cherno More: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Botev Plovdiv play Cherno More in First League (Bulgaria). The match date is 16 May 2026 at 18:00. Final score: 5:0.
Current form
Botev Plovdiv: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Cherno More: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Botev Plovdiv scores 1.36 and concedes 1.25 goals per match. Cherno More scores 1.11 and concedes 0.94. League average: 2.30 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Botev Plovdiv 50%, Cherno More 39%. Over 2.5: Botev Plovdiv 58%, Cherno More 39%. League level: BTTS 43%, Over 2.5 43%.
xG, shots and style
Botev Plovdiv has higher xG: 1.61 vs 1.42. Botev Plovdiv: 12.9 shots per match, Cherno More: 10.9.
Match halves
Botev Plovdiv: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.78. Cherno More: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.58.
Goals by minute
Botev Plovdiv: 46-60 (10 goals). Cherno More: 76-90+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
First League: 2.30 goals per match, BTTS 43%, Over 2.5 43%.
Head-to-head
3 H2H matches: 1-0-2. Average goals 2.67, BTTS 67%.
Match description
Cherno More has a clear defensive edge: away they concede an average of 0.71 goals and keep a clean sheet in 47% of matches, while Botev at home concedes 1.35 goals and has only 18% clean sheets. Botev creates more chances at home — on average 14.06 shots and 5.35 on target with xG 1.75 per match — but scores only 1.12 goals (conversion 8%), indicating an underperformance versus xG of about 0.63 goals. Cherno More attempts fewer shots (9.59, 3.65 on target) and has xG 1.27, but a higher conversion rate of 12% and also averages 1.12 goals away, meaning they convert chances more efficiently. In the last 5 matches the visitors have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, averaging 2.0 points per game, while Botev has 2 wins and 3 losses averaging 1.2 points per game. Considering the visitors’ lower average goals conceded (0.71 vs 1.35), higher clean sheet rate (47% vs 18%), and advantages in conversion and form (away wins for visitors 41% vs home wins for hosts 29%), I predict a Cherno More win; suggested probabilities: home 25%, draw 20%, away 55%.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Botev Plovdiv | Cherno More | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.28 |
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 form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Cherno More is 133% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Botev Plovdiv · 1.4 pts / match - Cherno More
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 23% better for: goals scored per match.
1.36 goals / match - Botev Plovdiv · 1.11 goals / match - Cherno More
Cherno More is 33% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.25 goals / match - Botev Plovdiv · 0.94 goals / match - Cherno More
Botev Plovdiv scores in 69% of matches (25 of 36 matches), while Cherno More keeps a clean sheet in 50% (18 of 36 matches).
Cherno More scores in 67% of matches (24 of 36 matches), while Botev Plovdiv keeps a clean sheet in 31% (11 of 36 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Botev Plovdiv
Over / Under — Cherno More
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Cherno More is 44% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.08 pts / match - Botev Plovdiv · 1.56 pts / match - Cherno More
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Botev Plovdiv - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 36%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Cherno More - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (10 goli). Concedes most in 16-30 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Botev Plovdiv
Cherno More
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Cherno More | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.61 | 2.30 | ▼ 2.06 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 43% | ▼ 39% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 43% | ▼ 39% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 31% | 35% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | • 64% | 63% | • 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 78% | 74% | ▼ 64% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Botev Plovdiv 1 - 0 - 2 Cherno More. Average goals 2.67, both teams scored in 67% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Botev Plovdiv vs Cherno More?
The First League match finished Botev Plovdiv 5:0 Cherno More. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Botev Plovdiv and Cherno More?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Botev Plovdiv won 1, Cherno More won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Botev Plovdiv vs Cherno More?
Botev Plovdiv score 1.36 goals per game on average and Cherno More 1.11. The First League average is 2.30 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Botev Plovdiv's matches and 39% of Cherno More's.
What form are Botev Plovdiv and Cherno More in?
Over the last 5 games Botev Plovdiv have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Cherno More 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Botev Plovdiv vs Cherno More?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Botev Plovdiv vs Cherno More: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.