Bulgaria - First LeagueData current as of September 12, 2026

Botev Vratsa vs Beroe: match statistics

Botev Vratsa crest
Botev Vratsa
0 : 0half-time 0:0
Beroe crest
Beroe
150%(1.97)
X30%(3.20)
220%(3.93)

Botev Vratsa holds a clear advantage as the host of this encounter. The home team presents a solid defense on their own turf, conceding an average of only 0.55 goals per match with 55% clean sheets, which is a significant advantage over Beroe, who concedes as many as 1.91 goals on average in away games. Beroe has a disastrous away record with a goal difference of -12, winning a mere 9% of their matches and losing in 55% of cases. The form of both teams in the last five matches is identical (0.6 points per match); however, xG statistics show that Botev has better attacking efficiency (1.23 xG) than Beroe does in defense (2.34 xGA). Although the hosts have not won any of their last five meetings, their defensive stability and home-field advantage should tip the scales of victory in their favor.

Botev Vratsa vs Beroe: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Botev Vratsa played against Beroe in First League (Bulgaria). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 0:0.

Recent form

Botev Vratsa has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Beroe has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, with 0.60 points per game.

Scoring records

Botev Vratsa scores 0.73 goals per game and allows 0.86. Beroe scores 0.77 and allows 1.55. Games in this league average 2.33 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 27% of Botev Vratsa's games and 50% of Beroe's. The Over 2.5 rates are 23% and 50%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Botev Vratsa has the higher season xG average, 1.24 to 1.20 per game. Botev Vratsa takes 9.3 shots per game, while Beroe takes 9.2.

First-half and second-half trends

Botev Vratsa leads at halftime in 14% of its games and scores 0.45 goals per game after halftime. Beroe leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.41 after halftime.

When the teams score

Botev Vratsa's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). For Beroe, it is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

First League games average 2.33 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 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

Botev Vratsa holds a clear advantage as the host of this encounter. The home team presents a solid defense on their own turf, conceding an average of only 0.55 goals per match with 55% clean sheets, which is a significant advantage over Beroe, who concedes as many as 1.91 goals on average in away games. Beroe has a disastrous away record with a goal difference of -12, winning a mere 9% of their matches and losing in 55% of cases. The form of both teams in the last five matches is identical (0.6 points per match); however, xG statistics show that Botev has better attacking efficiency (1.23 xG) than Beroe does in defense (2.34 xGA). Although the hosts have not won any of their last five meetings, their defensive stability and home-field advantage should tip the scales of victory in their favor.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

0 : 0
First half
0 : 0
Second half

Game stats

68Possession (%)32
Botev VratsaBeroe
14Shots4
Botev VratsaBeroe
1Shots on target2
Botev VratsaBeroe
1.72xG0.76
Botev VratsaBeroe
9Corners1
Botev VratsaBeroe
105Dangerous attacks49
Botev VratsaBeroe
7Fouls10
Botev VratsaBeroe
2Cards3
Botev VratsaBeroe

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.

Botev VratsaBeroe
0.73Goals scored / game0.77
Botev VratsaBeroe
0.86Goals allowed / game1.55
Botev VratsaBeroe
43%Average possession43%
Botev VratsaBeroe
3.5Shots on target / game3.82
Botev VratsaBeroe

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

9.32Shots per game9.23
Botev VratsaBeroe
3.5Shots on target3.82
Botev VratsaBeroe
7.8%Shot conversion8.4%
Botev VratsaBeroe
43%Possession43%
Botev VratsaBeroe
1.24xG for1.2
Botev VratsaBeroe
1.45xG against2.09
Botev VratsaBeroe

Shooting quality

Botev Vratsa: BalancedBeroe: Balanced
Botev VratsaBeroe
Accuracy (shots on target)38%41%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.13
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.210.20

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 formwho is in better shape?

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

Botev Vratsa is 100% better for: last-5 form.

1.2 pts / game - Botev Vratsa · 0.6 pts / game - Beroe

Botev Vratsa
WDLDD
Season result split
27% W41% D32% L
Season (W-D-L)
6-9-7
1.23 pts / game · goal difference -3
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-3-1
1.20 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
3-5-3
Last 5 at home
1-3-1
DLWDD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.6Goals conceded: 0.6xG: 1.54Opponent xG: 1.19BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 20%
Beroe
DLDLD
No win in the last 5 games
Season result split
14% W41% D45% L
Season (W-D-L)
3-9-10
0.82 pts / game · goal difference -17
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-3-2
0.60 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
1-4-6
Last 5 away
0-1-4
LLLDL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.2Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 0.96Opponent xG: 2.39BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 40%

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.

Beroe is 5% better for: goals scored per game.

0.73 goals / game - Botev Vratsa · 0.77 goals / game - Beroe

Botev Vratsa is 80% better for: goals allowed per game.

0.86 goals / game - Botev Vratsa · 1.55 goals / game - Beroe

Botev Vratsa scoring profile: mixed

Botev Vratsa scores in 50% of games (11 of 22 meczów), while Beroe keeps a clean sheet in 36% (8 of 22 meczów).

Beroe scoring profile: mixed

Beroe scores in 59% of games (13 of 22 meczów), while Botev Vratsa keeps a clean sheet in 50% (11 of 22 meczów).

16Goals scored (season)17
Botev VratsaBeroe
19Goals conceded (season)34
Botev VratsaBeroe
1.59Average goals per game2.32
Botev VratsaBeroe
3Goals scored (last 5)1
Botev VratsaBeroe
3Goals conceded (last 5)6
Botev VratsaBeroe

How often they score at least...

50%1 goal59%
Botev VratsaBeroe
23%2 goals14%
Botev VratsaBeroe
0%3 goals5%
Botev VratsaBeroe
0%4 goals0%
Botev VratsaBeroe

How often they concede at least...

50%1 goal64%
Botev VratsaBeroe
27%2 goals50%
Botev VratsaBeroe
9%3 goals23%
Botev VratsaBeroe
0%4 goals14%
Botev VratsaBeroe

* 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.

47%
League average

Goal patterns

5%BTTS at half-time18%
Botev VratsaBeroe
0%BTTS in both halves5%
Botev VratsaBeroe
5%Scored in both halves5%
Botev VratsaBeroe

BTTS and goal count

18%Min. 3 goals and BTTS41%
Botev VratsaBeroe
5%Min. 3 goals without BTTS9%
Botev VratsaBeroe
20%BTTS - last 520%
Botev VratsaBeroe

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

27%Min. 1 goal before half-time50%
Botev VratsaBeroe
18%Min. 2 goals before half-time27%
Botev VratsaBeroe
5%Min. 3 goals before half-time9%
Botev VratsaBeroe

2nd half

64%Min. 1 goal after half-time59%
Botev VratsaBeroe
32%Min. 2 goals after half-time45%
Botev VratsaBeroe
9%Min. 3 goals after half-time27%
Botev VratsaBeroe

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.

Botev Vratsa is 12% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.18 pts / game - Botev Vratsa · 1.05 pts / game - Beroe

Botev Vratsa - half-time state
14% leading77% draw9% trailing
Beroe - half-time state
14% leading64% draw23% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.18Points per game (1st half)1.05
Botev VratsaBeroe
0.27Goals scored (1st half)0.36
Botev VratsaBeroe
0.23Goals conceded (1st half)0.55
Botev VratsaBeroe
0.5Average goals (1st half)0.91
Botev VratsaBeroe
86%Clean sheet before half-time59%
Botev VratsaBeroe
82%No goal before half-time73%
Botev VratsaBeroe

After half-time (2nd half)

1.14Points per game (2nd half)0.73
Botev VratsaBeroe
0.45Goals scored (2nd half)0.41
Botev VratsaBeroe
0.64Goals conceded (2nd half)1
Botev VratsaBeroe
1.09Average goals (2nd half)1.41
Botev VratsaBeroe
55%Clean sheet after half-time50%
Botev VratsaBeroe
64%No goal after half-time64%
Botev VratsaBeroe

Botev Vratsa - second-half results

23% W45% D32% L
26
Half-time points
6
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
25
Second-half points
-4
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.18
PPG before half-time
Lead holding193%

Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.4

Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Beroe - second-half results

9% W45% D45% L
23
Half-time points
8
Half-time goals
-4
Goal difference (1st half)
16
Second-half points
-13
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.05
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 14%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.4

Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Botev Vratsa - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.001.20
Goals scored / game0.00.6
Goals allowed / game0.00.6
Average goals per game0.01.2
1 goal0%40%
2 goals0%40%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet100%80%
No goal100%60%
Goal difference00
Half-time: 0% leading - 100% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 60% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 0
Beroe - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.800.60
Goals scored / game0.00.2
Goals allowed / game0.40.8
Average goals per game0.41.0
1 goal20%40%
2 goals20%40%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet80%60%
No goal100%80%
Goal difference-2-3
Half-time: 0% leading - 80% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 60% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 0

* 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.

Botev Vratsa
ScoredConceded
4
1
0-15
1
4
16-30
1
0
31-45
5
7
46-60
1
2
61-75
4
5
76-90

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.

Beroe
ScoredConceded
1
2
0-15
3
1
16-30
4
9
31-45
4
6
46-60
2
3
61-75
3
13
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -10 - late phases are a weakness.

* 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

1.96
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.1 : 0.8
Estimated goal split
home : away
84%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
39%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+2%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
30%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
21%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 5 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Botev Vratsa

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.21
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.08
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.4 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.51
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.59
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
58%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
80%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.03
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
25% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 25% come in the first quarter-hour.
25%

Beroe

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.89
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.11
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+4.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.43
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.54
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
72%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
123%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.22
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.0
Late goals
18% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 6% come in the first quarter-hour.
18%

* 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

Botev VratsaLigaBeroe
Average goals per game 1.592.33 2.32
Both teams scored 27%47% 50%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 23%45% 50%
Clean sheets 50%34% 36%
Goal before half-time 27%66% 50%
Goal after half-time 64%70% 59%

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

2.33
Average goals per game
47%
Both teams scored
45%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
34%
Clean sheets
1.26
Home goals / game
1.07
Away goals / game
+18%
Home attack advantage
+15%
Home defensive advantage
+9%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
66%
1 goal
28%
2 goals
8%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
70%
1 goal
37%
2 goals
15%
3 goals
4%
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. BeroeYellow cardSantiago Brunelli Llorca
  2. Botev VratsaYellow cardIliya Yurukov
  3. Botev VratsaYellow cardJose Gallegos
  4. Botev VratsaSubstitutionOn: Kassim HadjiOff: Vladislav Sevdalinov Naydenov
  5. BeroeYellow cardIsmael Ferrer Jiménez
  6. BeroeSubstitutionOn: Facundo AlarcónOff: Ismael Ferrer Jiménez
  7. Botev VratsaSubstitutionOn: Yoan Atanasov BornosuzovOff: Jose Gallegos

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.

Volen ChinkovMatches officiated: 16
5.56Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 238%Home wins25%Draws38%Away wins

Head-to-head

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

PFC Beroe Stara Zagora
2 : 0
POFK Botev Vratsa

FAQ

What was the result of Botev Vratsa vs Beroe?

The First League match finished Botev Vratsa 0:0 Beroe. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Botev Vratsa vs Beroe?

Botev Vratsa score 0.73 goals per game on average and Beroe 0.77. The First League average is 2.33 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 27% of Botev Vratsa's matches and 50% of Beroe's.

What form are Botev Vratsa and Beroe in?

Over the last 5 games Botev Vratsa have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Beroe 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Botev Vratsa vs Beroe?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Botev Vratsa vs Beroe: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.