Botev Vratsa vs Botev Plovdiv: match statistics
Botev Vratsa vs Botev Plovdiv: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Botev Vratsa played against Botev Plovdiv in First League (Bulgaria). The game was played on August 24, 2026. Venue: Stadion Hristo Botev. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Botev Vratsa has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Botev Plovdiv has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Botev Vratsa scores 0.60 goals per game and allows 2.60. Botev Plovdiv scores 1.40 and allows 1.60. Games in this league average 2.82 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Botev Vratsa's games and 60% of Botev Plovdiv's. The Over 2.5 rates are 80% and 40%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 58% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Botev Plovdiv has the higher season xG average, 1.72 to 1.12 per game. Botev Vratsa takes 6.8 shots per game, while Botev Plovdiv takes 11.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Botev Vratsa leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. Botev Plovdiv leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.40 after halftime.
When the teams score
Botev Vratsa's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (2 goals). For Botev Plovdiv, it is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
First League games average 2.82 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 58% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.50 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
Botev Vratsa remain winless after five rounds, having scored just 3 goals and conceded 13, while earning only 1 point from their last five matches. Botev Plovdiv have a clearly stronger season record, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, and a goal difference of 7:8 compared with the hosts’ 3:13. The visitors create more chances away from home, averaging 8.5 shots and 4 on target per match, whereas Vratsa manage only 4.5 shots and 2 on target. However, Plovdiv’s away defense is prone to errors, conceding an average of 2.5 goals despite an xG against of 1.97, and having lost both away matches, making a draw a realistic scenario. Nevertheless, the hosts’ poor finishing—Vratsa average 0.5 goals at home with an xG of 0.93 and have failed to keep a clean sheet—slightly favors an away win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The scenario of both teams scoring is supported by recent results: both Botev Vratsa and Botev Plovdiv recorded BTTS - Yes in 60% of their last five matches, compared with the league average of 56%. The hosts are particularly vulnerable defensively, conceding an average of 2.6 goals per match over this period, while the visitors created 1.72 xG. Botev Vratsa should also be able to exploit the opponents’ defensive weakness: Botev Plovdiv concede an average of 2.5 goals away from home, have kept no clean sheets, while the hosts produce an average of 2.06 xG and 8.33 shots on target. The risk to the pick is Vratsa’s weaker recent finishing, as they scored only 0.6 goals per match across their last five fixtures; however, the extent of the visitors’ defensive problems still significantly increases the likelihood of them conceding.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
At home, Botev Vratsa create chances worth an average of 2.06 xG and record 8.33 shots on target per match, while Botev Plovdiv concede an average of 2.50 goals and 1.97 xG away from home. The visitors have scored in 50% of their matches, but the hosts have conceded as many as 2.60 goals per game in their last five fixtures, which increases the attacking potential of this match. At least two goals were scored in 67% of the hosts’ matches and in all of Botev Plovdiv’s away games so far. Vratsa’s recent form nevertheless calls for caution regarding higher goal lines, as they have scored only 0.60 goals per game in their last five appearances. The strongest signal is therefore Over 1.5 goals, supported by a forecast of 2.95 goals and the visitors’ clearly weak away defensive record.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Botev Vratsa are in clearly weaker current form: they have not won any of their last five matches, averaging 0.6 goals scored and 2.6 conceded. The home side were trailing at half-time in three of their last five fixtures, failed to score before the break in any of them, and recorded a first-half goal balance of 0:5. Over the same period, Botev Plovdiv won 40% of their matches, averaged 1.4 goals scored, and netted 1.0 goal before half-time while conceding only 0.6. The visitors held a lead at the break in two of their last five matches, whereas the hosts did not record such an outcome. Although Vratsa’s previous home data is stronger, the current disparity in form—particularly the hosts’ very poor first-half performance—most strongly supports the HT/FT 2/2 option, with Botev Plovdiv leading at half-time and ultimately winning.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats 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 Vratsa | Botev Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 56% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 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 600% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Botev Vratsa · 1.4 pts / game - Botev Plovdiv
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 133% better for: goals scored per game.
0.6 goals / game - Botev Vratsa · 1.4 goals / game - Botev Plovdiv
Botev Plovdiv is 63% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.6 goals / game - Botev Vratsa · 1.6 goals / game - Botev Plovdiv
Botev Vratsa scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 meczów), while Botev Plovdiv keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 meczów).
Botev Plovdiv scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 meczów), while Botev Vratsa keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 5 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 Vratsa
Over / Under - Botev Plovdiv
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 Plovdiv is 300% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.4 pts / game - Botev Vratsa · 1.6 pts / game - Botev Plovdiv
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Botev Vratsa - second-half results
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Botev Plovdiv - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 40%. 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 | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -3 |
* 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 61-75 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). 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 Vratsa
Botev Plovdiv
* 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 Vratsa | Liga | Botev Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.20 | 2.82 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 55% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 80% | 58% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 24% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 74% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 82% | ▼ 60% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Botev Vratsa's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Botev Plovdiv. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Botev Vratsa vs Botev Plovdiv?
The First League match finished Botev Vratsa 1:0 Botev Plovdiv. 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 Vratsa and Botev Plovdiv?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Botev Vratsa won 1, Botev Plovdiv won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Botev Vratsa vs Botev Plovdiv?
Botev Vratsa score 0.60 goals per game on average and Botev Plovdiv 1.40. The First League average is 2.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 58% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Botev Vratsa's matches and 60% of Botev Plovdiv's.
What form are Botev Vratsa and Botev Plovdiv in?
Over the last 5 games Botev Vratsa have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Botev Plovdiv 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Botev Vratsa vs Botev Plovdiv?
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.