Bulgaria - First LeagueData current as of September 11, 2026

Levski Sofia vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv: match statistics

165%(1.33)
X25%(4.55)
210%(11.00)

Levski Sofia displays impressive home form with 83% of matches won and a +26 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts average 2.83 goals per match at home while conceding just 0.67, confirming their offensive dominance and defensive stability. Lokomotiv Plovdiv has poor statistics in away matches – only 18% wins and as many as 64% draws, with an average of just 1.18 goals scored away. The difference in xG quality (2.21 vs 1.36) and ball possession (65% vs 43%) further favors the hosts. The form of the visitors' last five away matches (mainly draws and losses) and Levski's dominance on their home pitch point to a sure victory for the hosts, although Lokomotiv's experience in drawing away matches might slightly complicate the task.

Levski Sofia vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Levski Sofia played against Lokomotiv Plovdiv in First League (Bulgaria). The game was played on March 9, 2026. Final score: 1:0.

Recent form

Levski Sofia has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Lokomotiv Plovdiv has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.

Scoring records

Levski Sofia scores 2.33 goals per game and allows 0.75. Lokomotiv Plovdiv scores 1.04 and allows 1.25. Games in this league average 2.32 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 46% of Levski Sofia's games and 50% of Lokomotiv Plovdiv's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 38%, compared with league averages of 44% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Levski Sofia has the higher season xG average, 2.11 to 1.34 per game. Levski Sofia takes 16.8 shots per game, while Lokomotiv Plovdiv takes 10.5.

First-half and second-half trends

Levski Sofia leads at halftime in 46% of its games and scores 1.46 goals per game after halftime. Lokomotiv Plovdiv leads at halftime in 42% and scores 0.50 after halftime.

When the teams score

Levski Sofia's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). For Lokomotiv Plovdiv, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

First League games average 2.32 goals. Both teams score in 44% of games, and 44% 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

Levski Sofia displays impressive home form with 83% of matches won and a +26 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts average 2.83 goals per match at home while conceding just 0.67, confirming their offensive dominance and defensive stability. Lokomotiv Plovdiv has poor statistics in away matches – only 18% wins and as many as 64% draws, with an average of just 1.18 goals scored away. The difference in xG quality (2.21 vs 1.36) and ball possession (65% vs 43%) further favors the hosts. The form of the visitors' last five away matches (mainly draws and losses) and Levski's dominance on their home pitch point to a sure victory for the hosts, although Lokomotiv's experience in drawing away matches might slightly complicate the task.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

0 : 0
First half
1 : 0
Second half

Game stats

73Possession (%)27
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
12Shots6
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
5Shots on target0
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
1.82xG0.66
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
9Corners2
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
97Dangerous attacks37
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
4Fouls14
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
2Cards2
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv

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.

Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
2.33Goals scored / game1.04
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
0.75Goals allowed / game1.25
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
63%Average possession46%
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
6.71Shots on target / game3.75
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

16.83Shots per game10.46
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
6.71Shots on target3.75
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
13.9%Shot conversion10%
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
63%Possession46%
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
2.11xG for1.34
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
0.97xG against1.38
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv

Shooting quality

Levski Sofia: DominantLokomotiv Plovdiv: Balanced
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
Accuracy (shots on target)40%36%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.13
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.350.28

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 formwho is in better shape?

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

Levski Sofia is 100% better for: last-5 form.

2.4 pts / game - Levski Sofia · 1.2 pts / game - Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Levski Sofia
WWWWL
Season result split
75% W8% D17% L
Season (W-D-L)
18-2-4
2.33 pts / game · goal difference +38
Last 5 (W-D-L)
4-0-1
2.40 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
10-1-1
Last 5 at home
4-0-1
LWWWW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.6Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.75Opponent xG: 0.97BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 80%
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
WDDDL
Season result split
33% W46% D21% L
Season (W-D-L)
8-11-5
1.46 pts / game · goal difference -5
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-3-1
1.20 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
2-7-2
Last 5 away
1-3-1
DDLWD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 1.51Opponent xG: 1.49BTTS: 60%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.

Levski Sofia is 124% better for: goals scored per game.

2.33 goals / game - Levski Sofia · 1.04 goals / game - Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Levski Sofia is 67% better for: goals allowed per game.

0.75 goals / game - Levski Sofia · 1.25 goals / game - Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Levski Sofia scoring profile: strong

Levski Sofia scores in 75% of games (18 of 24 meczów), while Lokomotiv Plovdiv keeps a clean sheet in 33% (8 of 24 meczów).

Lokomotiv Plovdiv scoring profile: strong

Lokomotiv Plovdiv scores in 75% of games (18 of 24 meczów), while Levski Sofia keeps a clean sheet in 38% (9 of 24 meczów).

56Goals scored (season)25
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
18Goals conceded (season)30
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
3.08Average goals per game2.29
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
13Goals scored (last 5)5
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
6Goals conceded (last 5)8
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv

How often they score at least...

75%1 goal75%
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
71%2 goals25%
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
50%3 goals4%
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
17%4 goals0%
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv

How often they concede at least...

63%1 goal67%
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
8%2 goals29%
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
4%3 goals13%
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
0%4 goals13%
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv

* 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.

50%
Lokomotiv Plovdiv - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.12 of 24 meczów
44%
League average

Goal patterns

8%BTTS at half-time4%
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
4%BTTS in both halves0%
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
46%Scored in both halves17%
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv

BTTS and goal count

46%Min. 3 goals and BTTS21%
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
21%Min. 3 goals without BTTS17%
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
60%BTTS - last 560%
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv

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

71%Min. 1 goal before half-time67%
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
38%Min. 2 goals before half-time17%
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
4%Min. 3 goals before half-time4%
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv

2nd half

83%Min. 1 goal after half-time63%
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
58%Min. 2 goals after half-time42%
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
25%Min. 3 goals after half-time21%
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv

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.

Levski Sofia is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.75 pts / game - Levski Sofia · 1.63 pts / game - Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Levski Sofia - half-time state
46% leading38% draw17% trailing
Lokomotiv Plovdiv - half-time state
42% leading38% draw21% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.75Points per game (1st half)1.63
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
0.88Goals scored (1st half)0.54
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
0.29Goals conceded (1st half)0.33
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
1.17Average goals (1st half)0.88
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
75%Clean sheet before half-time75%
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
46%No goal before half-time54%
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv

After half-time (2nd half)

1.92Points per game (2nd half)1.08
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
1.46Goals scored (2nd half)0.5
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
0.46Goals conceded (2nd half)0.75
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
1.92Average goals (2nd half)1.25
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
58%Clean sheet after half-time50%
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv
33%No goal after half-time54%
Levski SofiaLokomotiv Plovdiv

Levski Sofia - second-half results

54% W29% D17% L
42
Half-time points
21
Half-time goals
+14
Goal difference (1st half)
46
Second-half points
+24
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.75
PPG before half-time
Lead holding163%

Leads at halftime in 46% of games and wins 75%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.2

Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Lokomotiv Plovdiv - second-half results

17% W58% D25% L
39
Half-time points
13
Half-time goals
+5
Goal difference (1st half)
26
Second-half points
-6
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.63
PPG before half-time
Lead holding79%

Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 33%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.

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.

Levski Sofia - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.402.40
Goals scored / game0.62.0
Goals allowed / game0.40.8
Average goals per game1.02.8
1 goal60%100%
2 goals40%80%
3 goals0%40%
Clean sheet60%40%
No goal40%20%
Goal difference+1+6
Half-time: 20% leading - 80% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 80% won - 0% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 3
Lokomotiv Plovdiv - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.201.20
Goals scored / game0.20.8
Goals allowed / game0.41.2
Average goals per game0.62.0
1 goal40%100%
2 goals20%80%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet80%20%
No goal80%20%
Goal difference-1-2
Half-time: 20% leading - 60% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 60% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 1

* 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.

Levski Sofia
ScoredConceded
7
1
0-15
5
4
16-30
9
2
31-45
12
4
46-60
10
2
61-75
13
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.

Lokomotiv Plovdiv
ScoredConceded
3
6
0-15
5
2
16-30
5
4
31-45
2
3
46-60
1
7
61-75
9
8
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

* 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

2.69
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.8 : 0.9
Estimated goal split
home : away
116%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
48%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-63%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
56%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
6%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 17 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Levski Sofia

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+1.14
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.44
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-9.3 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.22
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.22
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
185%
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.
+0.07
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.6
Late goals
23% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 13% come in the first quarter-hour.
23%

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.04
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.17
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+5.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.30
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.13
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
97%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
99%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.26
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.0
Late goals
36% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 12% come in the first quarter-hour.
36%

* 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

Levski SofiaLigaLokomotiv Plovdiv
Average goals per game 3.082.32 2.29
Both teams scored 46%44% 50%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 67%44% 38%
Clean sheets 38%35% 33%
Goal before half-time 71%64% 67%
Goal after half-time 83%70% 63%

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

2.32
Average goals per game
44%
Both teams scored
44%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
35%
Clean sheets
1.26
Home goals / game
1.07
Away goals / game
+18%
Home attack advantage
+15%
Home defensive advantage
+12%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
64%
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
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. Lokomotiv PlovdivYellow cardAndrei Chindriş
  2. Lokomotiv PlovdivSubstitutionOn: Julien LamyOff: Cătălin Mihai Itu
  3. Levski SofiaYellow cardMaicon Araújo dos Santos
  4. Lokomotiv PlovdivSubstitutionOn: Gianni Francisco Politino ToumaOff: Sevi Sevitin Idriz
  5. Levski SofiaSubstitutionOn: Rildo Gonçalves de Amorim FilhoOff: Mazire Soula
  6. Levski SofiaSubstitutionOn: Georgi KostadinovOff: Akram Bouras
  7. Lokomotiv PlovdivYellow cardBojan Milosavljevic
  8. Levski SofiaYellow cardSvetoslav Velislavov Vutsov

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.

Dimitar DimitrovMatches officiated: 15
4.93Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 247%Home wins27%Draws27%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Levski Sofia's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Lokomotiv Plovdiv. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

PFC Lokomotiv Plovdiv
1 : 0
PFC Levski Sofia

FAQ

What was the result of Levski Sofia vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv?

The First League match finished Levski Sofia 1:0 Lokomotiv 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 Lokomotiv Plovdiv?

Levski Sofia score 2.33 goals per game on average and Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1.04. The First League average is 2.32 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Levski Sofia's matches and 50% of Lokomotiv Plovdiv's.

What form are Levski Sofia and Lokomotiv Plovdiv in?

Over the last 5 games Levski Sofia have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Levski Sofia vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv?

The statistical background for Levski Sofia vs Lokomotiv 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.