Cherno More vs Botev Plovdiv: match statistics
Cherno More vs Botev Plovdiv: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Cherno More play Botev Plovdiv in First League (Bulgaria). The match date is 9 May 2026 at 15:15. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Cherno More: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Botev Plovdiv: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Cherno More scores 1.11 and concedes 0.94 goals per match. Botev Plovdiv scores 1.36 and concedes 1.25. League average: 2.30 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Cherno More 39%, Botev Plovdiv 50%. Over 2.5: Cherno More 39%, Botev Plovdiv 58%. League level: BTTS 43%, Over 2.5 43%.
xG, shots and style
Botev Plovdiv has higher xG: 1.61 vs 1.42. Cherno More: 10.9 shots per match, Botev Plovdiv: 12.9.
Match halves
Cherno More: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.58. Botev Plovdiv: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.78.
Goals by minute
Cherno More: 76-90+ (10 goals). Botev Plovdiv: 46-60 (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 3.67, BTTS 67%.
Match description
Botev Plovdiv have scored 42 goals this season compared to Cherno More’s 34 and have netted 11 goals in their last 5 matches versus the hosts’ only 2, which strongly favors the visitors. In form, Botev have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last 5 (averaging 2.0 points per game), while Cherno More have 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses (1.0 point per game) and have conceded 7 goals in that run. Home-match metrics show Cherno More create chances (avg xG 1.63 and 12.53 shots per game) but convert to only 1.0 goal per game with an 8% conversion rate, whereas Botev away have xG 1.39, 11 shots and average 1.5 goals. The visitors display better conversion (14% on the road) and a lower share of goalless matches (25% vs 40% for the hosts), although Cherno More at home concede slightly fewer goals (0.93 vs 1.13) and keep a clean sheet in 53% of matches, which will make Botev’s task harder. Considering the visitors’ 11 goals in the last 5, superior finishing and higher average points in form, I forecast a Botev Plovdiv victory.
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
| Cherno More | Botev Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| 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.
1.4 pts / match - Cherno More · 0.6 pts / match - 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 23% better for: goals scored per match.
1.11 goals / match - Cherno More · 1.36 goals / match - Botev Plovdiv
Cherno More is 33% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.94 goals / match - Cherno More · 1.25 goals / match - Botev Plovdiv
Cherno More scores in 67% of matches (24 of 36 matches), while Botev Plovdiv keeps a clean sheet in 31% (11 of 36 matches).
Botev Plovdiv scores in 69% of matches (25 of 36 matches), while Cherno More keeps a clean sheet in 50% (18 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 — Cherno More
Over / Under — Botev Plovdiv
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).
1.56 pts / match - Cherno More · 1.08 pts / match - Botev Plovdiv
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd 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.
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
* 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 76-90 (10 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
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.
* 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
Cherno More
Botev Plovdiv
* 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
| Cherno More | Liga | Botev Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.06 | 2.30 | ▲ 2.61 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 39% | 43% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 39% | 43% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 35% | ▼ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | • 64% | 63% | • 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 64% | 74% | ▲ 78% |
^ 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): Cherno More 1 - 0 - 2 Botev Plovdiv. Average goals 3.67, both teams scored in 67% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Cherno More vs Botev Plovdiv?
The First League match finished Cherno More 2:0 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 Cherno More and Botev Plovdiv?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Cherno More won 1, Botev Plovdiv won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Cherno More vs Botev Plovdiv?
Cherno More score 1.11 goals per game on average and Botev Plovdiv 1.36. The First League average is 2.30 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 39% of Cherno More's matches and 50% of Botev Plovdiv's.
What form are Cherno More and Botev Plovdiv in?
Over the last 5 games Cherno More have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Botev Plovdiv 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cherno More vs Botev Plovdiv?
The statistical background for Cherno More vs Botev Plovdiv — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.