Botev Plovdiv vs Ludogorets: match statistics
Ludogorets is the clear favorite for this encounter, sitting in 2nd place in the table with an impressive streak of 5 consecutive victories and a +13 goal difference in away matches. The visiting team demonstrates dominance in every aspect of the game: 55% away efficiency, 73% clean sheets, and only 9% losses on foreign grounds. Botev Plovdiv is in dramatic form with 50% losses at home, only 20% home victories, and a negative goal difference of -7. The hosts have earned just 0.8 points per match in their last 5 games, while Ludogorets boasts a perfect 3.0 PPG. The difference in quality, form, and statistics is significant enough that a victory for the guests seems highly probable, even though Ludogorets is playing away.
Botev Plovdiv vs Ludogorets: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Botev Plovdiv played against Ludogorets in First League (Bulgaria). The game was played on February 23, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Botev Plovdiv has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Ludogorets has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Botev Plovdiv scores 1.19 goals per game and allows 1.52. Ludogorets scores 1.90 and allows 0.71. Games in this league average 2.35 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 62% of Botev Plovdiv's games and 43% of Ludogorets's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 48%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Ludogorets has the higher season xG average, 2.20 to 1.41 per game. Botev Plovdiv takes 11.1 shots per game, while Ludogorets takes 17.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Botev Plovdiv leads at halftime in 14% of its games and scores 0.57 goals per game after halftime. Ludogorets leads at halftime in 33% and scores 1.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
Botev Plovdiv's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (7 goals). For Ludogorets, it is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
First League games average 2.35 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 45% 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 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
Ludogorets is the clear favorite for this encounter, sitting in 2nd place in the table with an impressive streak of 5 consecutive victories and a +13 goal difference in away matches. The visiting team demonstrates dominance in every aspect of the game: 55% away efficiency, 73% clean sheets, and only 9% losses on foreign grounds. Botev Plovdiv is in dramatic form with 50% losses at home, only 20% home victories, and a negative goal difference of -7. The hosts have earned just 0.8 points per match in their last 5 games, while Ludogorets boasts a perfect 3.0 PPG. The difference in quality, form, and statistics is significant enough that a victory for the guests seems highly probable, even though Ludogorets is playing away.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
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 | Ludogorets | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.29 |
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.
Ludogorets is 160% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Botev Plovdiv · 2.6 pts / game - Ludogorets
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.
Ludogorets is 60% better for: goals scored per game.
1.19 goals / game - Botev Plovdiv · 1.9 goals / game - Ludogorets
Ludogorets is 114% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.52 goals / game - Botev Plovdiv · 0.71 goals / game - Ludogorets
Botev Plovdiv scores in 67% of games (14 of 21 meczów), while Ludogorets keeps a clean sheet in 57% (12 of 21 meczów).
Ludogorets scores in 81% of games (17 of 21 meczów), while Botev Plovdiv keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 21 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 - Ludogorets
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.
Ludogorets is 45% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.95 pts / game - Botev Plovdiv · 1.38 pts / game - Ludogorets
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Botev Plovdiv - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 29%. 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.
Ludogorets - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 57%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +8 |
* 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 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +12 - 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Botev Plovdiv
Ludogorets
* 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 | Ludogorets | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.71 | 2.35 | ▲ 2.62 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 47% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 45% | ▲ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 34% | ▲ 57% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 67% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 76% | 70% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Ludogorets. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Botev Plovdiv vs Ludogorets?
The First League match finished Botev Plovdiv 2:1 Ludogorets. 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 Ludogorets?
Botev Plovdiv score 1.19 goals per game on average and Ludogorets 1.90. The First League average is 2.35 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Botev Plovdiv's matches and 43% of Ludogorets's.
What form are Botev Plovdiv and Ludogorets in?
Over the last 5 games Botev Plovdiv have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Ludogorets 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Botev Plovdiv vs Ludogorets?
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.