Levski Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv: match statistics
Levski Sofia clearly dominates this encounter, sitting top of the table with an impressive record of 15 wins this season. The hosts boast excellent home form with an 80% win rate at home, scoring an average of 2.7 goals per match while conceding only 0.5. Their possession advantage (65%) and high xG efficiency (2.26 vs 0.96) confirm the team's offensive strength. Botev Plovdiv has a much weaker away form with 50% losses away and only 40% wins, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per match. The difference in quality and form between the two teams is clear, making Levski Sofia the clear favorite for this match. Additionally, form in the last five matches (1.8 PPG for the hosts vs 1.0 PPG for the visitors) confirms the table leader's advantage.
Levski Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Levski Sofia played against Botev Plovdiv in First League (Bulgaria). The game was played on February 15, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Levski Sofia has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Botev Plovdiv has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Levski Sofia scores 2.30 goals per game and allows 0.65. Botev Plovdiv scores 1.25 and allows 1.45. Games in this league average 2.41 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Levski Sofia's games and 65% of Botev Plovdiv's. The Over 2.5 rates are 65% and 65%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Levski Sofia has the higher season xG average, 2.20 to 1.46 per game. Levski Sofia takes 17.6 shots per game, while Botev Plovdiv takes 11.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Levski Sofia leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 1.40 goals per game after halftime. Botev Plovdiv leads at halftime in 15% and scores 0.60 after halftime.
When the teams score
Levski Sofia's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Botev Plovdiv, it is minutes 0-15 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
First League games average 2.41 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. 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
Levski Sofia clearly dominates this encounter, sitting top of the table with an impressive record of 15 wins this season. The hosts boast excellent home form with an 80% win rate at home, scoring an average of 2.7 goals per match while conceding only 0.5. Their possession advantage (65%) and high xG efficiency (2.26 vs 0.96) confirm the team's offensive strength. Botev Plovdiv has a much weaker away form with 50% losses away and only 40% wins, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per match. The difference in quality and form between the two teams is clear, making Levski Sofia the clear favorite for this match. Additionally, form in the last five matches (1.8 PPG for the hosts vs 1.0 PPG for the visitors) confirms the table leader's advantage.
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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
| Levski Sofia | Botev Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 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 games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Levski Sofia is 140% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Levski Sofia · 1 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.
Levski Sofia is 84% better for: goals scored per game.
2.3 goals / game - Levski Sofia · 1.25 goals / game - Botev Plovdiv
Levski Sofia is 123% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.65 goals / game - Levski Sofia · 1.45 goals / game - Botev Plovdiv
Levski Sofia scores in 75% of games (15 of 20 meczów), while Botev Plovdiv keeps a clean sheet in 15% (3 of 20 meczów).
Botev Plovdiv scores in 70% of games (14 of 20 meczów), while Levski Sofia keeps a clean sheet in 40% (8 of 20 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 - Levski Sofia
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.
Levski Sofia is 80% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.8 pts / game - Levski Sofia · 1 pts / game - Botev Plovdiv
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Levski Sofia - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 75%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 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 15% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +8 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
* 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 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
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.
* 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
Levski Sofia
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
| Levski Sofia | Liga | Botev Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.95 | 2.41 | ▲ 2.70 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 48% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 47% | ▲ 65% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 32% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 70% | 68% | ▲ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 71% | ▲ 75% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
- Botev PlovdivSubstitutionOn: Franklin Geovane de Santana ChagasOff: Emerson Rivaldo Rodríguez Valois
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 Levski Sofia's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Botev Plovdiv. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Levski Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?
The First League match finished Levski Sofia 3:0 Botev Plovdiv. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Levski Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?
Levski Sofia score 2.30 goals per game on average and Botev Plovdiv 1.25. The First League average is 2.41 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Levski Sofia's matches and 65% of Botev Plovdiv's.
What form are Levski Sofia and Botev Plovdiv in?
Over the last 5 games Levski Sofia have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Botev Plovdiv 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Levski Sofia 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.