Bulgaria - First LeagueData current as of September 07, 2026

Cherno More vs Botev Vratsa: match statistics

Cherno More crest
Cherno More
0 : 0half-time 0:0
Botev Vratsa crest
Botev Vratsa
155%(1.54)
X30%(3.50)
215%(5.00)

Cherno More displays significantly better form in home matches, achieving a 40% win rate and maintaining 50% clean sheets while conceding just 0.7 goals per game. The hosts dominate offensive statistics with an xG advantage (1.8 vs 1.24) and a notably superior shot conversion rate. Botev Vratsa is in a clear form crisis, failing to win any of their last five matches (0.6 points per game) and posting poor away numbers – only a 30% win rate and a negative goal difference (-4). Moreover, the visitors fail to score in 40% of their away matches, which poses a serious problem against Cherno More's solid defense. Considering all indicators, especially the hosts' advantage in ball possession (54% vs 43%) and the current form of both teams, a Cherno More victory is the most likely scenario.

Cherno More vs Botev Vratsa: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Cherno More played against Botev Vratsa in First League (Bulgaria). The game was played on February 20, 2026. Final score: 0:0.

Recent form

Cherno More has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Botev Vratsa has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Cherno More scores 1.24 goals per game and allows 0.71. Botev Vratsa scores 0.76 and allows 0.90. Games in this league average 2.39 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 48% of Cherno More's games and 29% of Botev Vratsa's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 24%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Cherno More has the higher season xG average, 1.61 to 1.23 per game. Cherno More takes 12.6 shots per game, while Botev Vratsa takes 9.3.

First-half and second-half trends

Cherno More leads at halftime in 43% of its games and scores 0.62 goals per game after halftime. Botev Vratsa leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.48 after halftime.

When the teams score

Cherno More's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Botev Vratsa, it is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

First League games average 2.39 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 46% 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 1.00 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

Cherno More displays significantly better form in home matches, achieving a 40% win rate and maintaining 50% clean sheets while conceding just 0.7 goals per game. The hosts dominate offensive statistics with an xG advantage (1.8 vs 1.24) and a notably superior shot conversion rate. Botev Vratsa is in a clear form crisis, failing to win any of their last five matches (0.6 points per game) and posting poor away numbers – only a 30% win rate and a negative goal difference (-4). Moreover, the visitors fail to score in 40% of their away matches, which poses a serious problem against Cherno More's solid defense. Considering all indicators, especially the hosts' advantage in ball possession (54% vs 43%) and the current form of both teams, a Cherno More victory is the most likely scenario.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

0 : 0
First half
0 : 0
Second half

Game stats

65Possession (%)35
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
11Shots10
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
5Shots on target6
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
1.51xG1.41
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
2Corners5
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
62Dangerous attacks48
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
11Fouls11
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
2Cards3
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa

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.

Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
1.24Goals scored / game0.76
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
0.71Goals allowed / game0.9
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
54%Average possession43%
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
4.67Shots on target / game3.38
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

12.62Shots per game9.29
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
4.67Shots on target3.38
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
9.8%Shot conversion8.2%
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
54%Possession43%
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
1.61xG for1.23
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
1.37xG against1.45
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa

Shooting quality

Cherno More: BalancedBotev Vratsa: Balanced
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
Accuracy (shots on target)37%36%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.13
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.270.22

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.

Cherno More is 60% better for: last-5 form.

1.6 pts / game - Cherno More · 1 pts / game - Botev Vratsa

Cherno More
LWWDD
Season result split
43% W38% R19% P
Season (W-D-L)
9-8-4
1.67 pts / game · goal difference +11
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-2-1
1.60 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
4-4-2
Last 5 at home
1-2-2
LDLWD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.74Opponent xG: 1.33BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%
Botev Vratsa
LWDLD
Season result split
29% W38% R33% P
Season (W-D-L)
6-8-7
1.24 pts / game · goal difference -3
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-2-2
1.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
3-3-4
Last 5 away
2-0-3
WLWLL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.6Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.33Opponent xG: 1.28BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 20%

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.

Cherno More is 63% better for: goals scored per game.

1.24 goals / game - Cherno More · 0.76 goals / game - Botev Vratsa

Cherno More is 27% better for: goals allowed per game.

0.71 goals / game - Cherno More · 0.9 goals / game - Botev Vratsa

Cherno More scoring profile: mixed

Cherno More scores in 71% of games (15 of 21 meczów), while Botev Vratsa keeps a clean sheet in 48% (10 of 21 meczów).

Botev Vratsa scoring profile: mixed

Botev Vratsa scores in 52% of games (11 of 21 meczów), while Cherno More keeps a clean sheet in 43% (9 of 21 meczów).

26Goals scored (season)16
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
15Goals conceded (season)19
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
1.95Average goals per game1.67
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
6Goals scored (last 5)3
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
4Goals conceded (last 5)5
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa

How often they score at least...

71%1 goal52%
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
33%2 goals24%
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
14%3 goals0%
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
5%4 goals0%
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa

How often they concede at least...

57%1 goal52%
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
10%2 goals29%
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
5%3 goals10%
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
0%4 goals0%
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa

* 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.

48%
League average

Goal patterns

10%BTTS at half-time5%
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
0%BTTS in both halves0%
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
24%Scored in both halves5%
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa

BTTS and goal count

29%Min. 3 goals and BTTS19%
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
5%Min. 3 goals without BTTS5%
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
60%BTTS - last 520%
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa

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

67%Min. 1 goal before half-time29%
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
19%Min. 2 goals before half-time19%
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
5%Min. 3 goals before half-time5%
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa

2nd half

67%Min. 1 goal after half-time67%
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
29%Min. 2 goals after half-time33%
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
10%Min. 3 goals after half-time10%
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa

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.

Cherno More is 40% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.67 pts / game - Cherno More · 1.19 pts / game - Botev Vratsa

Cherno More - half-time state
43% leading38% draw19% trailing
Botev Vratsa - half-time state
14% leading76% draw10% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.67Points per game (1st half)1.19
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
0.62Goals scored (1st half)0.29
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
0.29Goals conceded (1st half)0.24
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
0.9Average goals (1st half)0.52
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
71%Clean sheet before half-time86%
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
52%No goal before half-time81%
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa

After half-time (2nd half)

1.48Points per game (2nd half)1.14
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
0.62Goals scored (2nd half)0.48
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
0.43Goals conceded (2nd half)0.67
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
1.05Average goals (2nd half)1.14
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
67%Clean sheet after half-time52%
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa
52%No goal after half-time62%
Cherno MoreBotev Vratsa

Cherno More - second-half results

33% W48% R19% P
35
Half-time points
13
Half-time goals
+7
Goal difference (1st half)
31
Second-half points
+4
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.67
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.1

Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Botev Vratsa - second-half results

24% W43% R33% P
25
Half-time points
6
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
24
Second-half points
-4
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.19
PPG before half-time
Lead holding207%

Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 29%. 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.

Cherno More - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.001.80
Goals scored / game0.21.0
Goals allowed / game0.40.4
Average goals per game0.61.4
1 goal60%80%
2 goals0%60%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet60%60%
No goal80%20%
Goal difference-1+3
Half-time: 20% leading - 40% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 60% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 1
Botev Vratsa - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.801.00
Goals scored / game0.00.6
Goals allowed / game0.20.8
Average goals per game0.21.4
1 goal20%60%
2 goals0%40%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet80%60%
No goal100%60%
Goal difference-1-1
Half-time: 0% leading - 80% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% 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.

Cherno More
ScoredConceded
2
2
0-15
6
2
16-30
5
2
31-45
2
4
46-60
3
2
61-75
8
3
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.

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.

* 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

1.81
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.1 : 0.7
Estimated goal split
home : away
76%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
39%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-45%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
37%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
14%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 7 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Cherno More

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.24
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.29
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-12.3 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.37
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.66
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
96%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
65%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.07
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
31% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 8% come in the first quarter-hour.
31%

Botev Vratsa

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.22
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.
-0.1 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.47
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.55
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
69%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
70%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.24
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%

* 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

Cherno MoreLigaBotev Vratsa
Average goals per game 1.952.39 1.67
Both teams scored 48%48% 29%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 33%46% 24%
Clean sheets 43%33% 48%
Goal before half-time 67%68% 29%
Goal after half-time 67%71% 67%

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

2.39
Average goals per game
48%
Both teams scored
46%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
33%
Clean sheets
1.29
Home goals / game
1.10
Away goals / game
+17%
Home attack advantage
+15%
Home defensive advantage
+9%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
68%
1 goal
28%
2 goals
8%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
71%
1 goal
38%
2 goals
15%
3 goals
5%
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. Cherno MoreYellow cardAsen Chandarov
  2. Botev VratsaYellow cardKristiyan Malinov
  3. Cherno MoreYellow cardDavid Miguel Delfino Teles
  4. Botev VratsaYellow cardVladislav Sevdalinov Naydenov
  5. Botev VratsaYellow cardDaniel Nedyalkov Genov
  6. Botev VratsaSubstitutionOn: Martin Detelinov PetkovOff: Daniel Nedyalkov Genov
  7. Cherno MoreSubstitutionOn: Jorge Padilla SolerOff: Asen Donchev
  8. Botev VratsaSubstitutionOn: Kassim HadjiOff: 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.

Valentin ZhelezovMatches officiated: 13
4.38Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 223%Home wins38%Draws38%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Cherno More's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Botev Vratsa. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

POFK Botev Vratsa
1 : 0
PFC Cherno More Varna

FAQ

What was the result of Cherno More vs Botev Vratsa?

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

What do the goal statistics show before Cherno More vs Botev Vratsa?

Cherno More score 1.24 goals per game on average and Botev Vratsa 0.76. The First League average is 2.39 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Cherno More's matches and 29% of Botev Vratsa's.

What form are Cherno More and Botev Vratsa in?

Over the last 5 games Cherno More have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Botev Vratsa 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).

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

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.