Bulgaria - First LeagueData current as of October 18, 2026

Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Cherno More: match statistics

Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Cherno More: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Lokomotiv Plovdiv played against Cherno More in First League (Bulgaria). The game was played on September 6, 2026. Final score: 1:0.

Recent form

Lokomotiv Plovdiv has 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.00 points per game. Cherno More has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.

Scoring records

Lokomotiv Plovdiv scores 0.43 goals per game and allows 1.43. Cherno More scores 1.14 and allows 2.29. Games in this league average 2.79 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 29% of Lokomotiv Plovdiv's games and 71% of Cherno More's. The Over 2.5 rates are 29% and 71%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Cherno More has the higher season xG average, 1.26 to 1.12 per game. Lokomotiv Plovdiv takes 8.0 shots per game, while Cherno More takes 8.1.

First-half and second-half trends

Lokomotiv Plovdiv leads at halftime in 14% of its games and scores 0.14 goals per game after halftime. Cherno More leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.71 after halftime.

When the teams score

Lokomotiv Plovdiv's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). For Cherno More, it is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

First League games average 2.79 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 1.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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

Both teams are in poor form, but Lokomotiv Plovdiv have the home advantage: they average 1.00 goals and 1.24 xG at home, while Cherno More score just 0.75 goals per away match. The hosts have lost their last five matches overall and have scored only once during that run, which significantly reduces confidence in this prediction. However, the visitors’ away defensive record is even worse, as they concede an average of 2.25 goals, allow chances worth 1.51 xG and have kept no clean sheets. Cherno More have lost 4 of their last 5 matches and are still without an away win, suffering defeats in 75% of their away fixtures. Lokomotiv’s slight advantage is mainly due to the higher quality of chances they create and the visitors’ clear defensive problems, although a draw remains a realistic outcome.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

Long-term BTTS indicators are high, standing at 67% for Lokomotiv and 75% for Cherno More, while neither team has kept a clean sheet so far. However, the hosts’ current crisis is the key factor: they have scored just 1 goal in their last 5 matches, averaging 0.2 per game, with BTTS landing in only 20% of those fixtures. Lokomotiv have also created few chances, recording an xG of 0.95, while Cherno More conceded an average of 2.4 goals during this period, although their defensive xG against stood at just 1.40. The visitors have recently scored 1.4 goals per game and have an 80% BTTS rate across their last five matches, but their own scoring efficiency does not offset the opponent’s low attacking potential. The BTTS scenario cannot be ruled out due to the weak defenses, but it is more likely that at least Lokomotiv will fail to score.

View BTTS statistics
Over/Under - goals analysis

The strongest signal is Over 1.5 goals, as both teams have conceded at least one goal in 100% of their matches so far. At home, Lokomotiv allow opponents an average of 2.33 goals, while Cherno More concede 2.25 goals away from home, clearly supporting a minimum of two goals. However, the hosts have poor current scoring form, averaging just 0.2 goals per match over their last five appearances, which is why the Over 2.5 line does not offer the same level of value. Cherno More have scored 1.4 goals per game during this period, and over 2.5 goals were recorded in 80% of their recent matches. The projected total of 2.40 goals indicates a clear probability of at least two goals, while warranting a more cautious approach to higher lines.

View Over/Under statistics
HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

The strongest-looking scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a Cherno More win at full-time, as Lokomotiv have lost all five of their last matches, scoring just 0.2 goals per game in that run. The hosts were behind at the break in 60% of those matches and took the lead only once, while Cherno More were level at half-time in 40% of their appearances. The visitors have recently averaged 1.4 goals per match, clearly more than Lokomotiv’s 0.2, and the hosts have failed to score a single second-half goal in their last five matches. Although Lokomotiv have the better season-long xG, 1.53 compared with 1.06, their current form and 1.6 goals conceded per game suggest that an even opening will turn into a visitors’ advantage in the second half.

View first-half and second-half statistics

Stats by half

1 : 0
First half
0 : 0
Second half

Game stats

38Possession (%)62
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
5Shots10
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
4Shots on target6
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
1.15xG1.8
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
3Corners3
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
75Dangerous attacks102
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
13Fouls13
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
3Cards2
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More

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.

Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
0.43Goals scored / game1.14
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
1.43Goals allowed / game2.29
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
41%Average possession50%
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
2.86Shots on target / game4.71
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

8Shots per game8.14
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
2.86Shots on target4.71
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
5.4%Shot conversion14%
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
41%Possession50%
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
1.12xG for1.26
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
1.2xG against1.29
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More

Shooting quality

Lokomotiv Plovdiv: BalancedCherno More: Efficient finishing
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
Accuracy (shots on target)36%58%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.140.15
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.150.24

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.

Lokomotiv Plovdiv
LLLLL
No win in the last 5 games
Season result split
14% W0% D86% L
Season (W-D-L)
1-0-6
0.43 pts / game · goal difference -7
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-0-5
0.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
1-0-2
Last 5 at home
1-0-2
WLL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.2Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 0.95Opponent xG: 1.11BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 20%
Cherno More
LLLWL
Season result split
14% W14% D71% L
Season (W-D-L)
1-1-5
0.57 pts / game · goal difference -8
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-0-4
0.60 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-1-3
Last 5 away
0-1-3
DLLL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 2.4xG: 1.21Opponent xG: 1.40BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 80%

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.

Cherno More is 165% better for: goals scored per game.

0.43 goals / game - Lokomotiv Plovdiv · 1.14 goals / game - Cherno More

Lokomotiv Plovdiv is 60% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.43 goals / game - Lokomotiv Plovdiv · 2.29 goals / game - Cherno More

Lokomotiv Plovdiv scoring profile: strong

Lokomotiv Plovdiv scores in 29% of games (2 of 7 games), while Cherno More keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 7 games).

Cherno More scoring profile: very strong

Cherno More scores in 71% of games (5 of 7 games), while Lokomotiv Plovdiv keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 7 games).

3Goals scored (season)8
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
10Goals conceded (season)16
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
1.86Average goals per game3.43
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
1Goals scored (last 5)7
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
8Goals conceded (last 5)12
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More

How often they score at least...

29%1 goal71%
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
14%2 goals29%
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
0%3 goals14%
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
0%4 goals0%
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More

How often they concede at least...

100%1 goal100%
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
43%2 goals57%
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
0%3 goals57%
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
0%4 goals14%
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More

* 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.

58%
League average

Goal patterns

14%BTTS at half-time29%
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
0%BTTS in both halves0%
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
14%Scored in both halves14%
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More

BTTS and goal count

29%Min. 3 goals and BTTS57%
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS14%
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
20%BTTS - last 580%
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More

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

86%Min. 1 goal before half-time71%
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
14%Min. 2 goals before half-time29%
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time14%
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More

2nd half

71%Min. 1 goal after half-time86%
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
14%Min. 2 goals after half-time71%
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
0%Min. 3 goals after half-time43%
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More

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.

Cherno More is 21% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

0.71 pts / game - Lokomotiv Plovdiv · 0.86 pts / game - Cherno More

Lokomotiv Plovdiv - half-time state
14% leading29% draw57% trailing
Cherno More - half-time state
14% leading43% draw43% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

0.71Points per game (1st half)0.86
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
0.29Goals scored (1st half)0.43
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
0.71Goals conceded (1st half)0.71
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
1Average goals (1st half)1.14
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
29%Clean sheet before half-time43%
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
71%No goal before half-time57%
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More

After half-time (2nd half)

0.71Points per game (2nd half)0.71
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
0.14Goals scored (2nd half)0.71
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
0.71Goals conceded (2nd half)1.57
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
0.86Average goals (2nd half)2.29
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
43%Clean sheet after half-time14%
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More
86%No goal after half-time57%
Lokomotiv PlovdivCherno More

Lokomotiv Plovdiv - second-half results

14% W29% D57% L
5
Half-time points
2
Half-time goals
-3
Goal difference (1st half)
5
Second-half points
-4
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.71
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 14%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Cherno More - second-half results

14% W29% D57% L
6
Half-time points
3
Half-time goals
-2
Goal difference (1st half)
5
Second-half points
-6
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.86
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 14%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.9

Allows 0.9 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Lokomotiv Plovdiv - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.800.20
Goals scored / game0.20.0
Goals allowed / game0.61.0
Average goals per game0.81.0
1 goal80%80%
2 goals0%20%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet40%20%
No goal80%100%
Goal difference-2-5
Half-time: 20% leading - 20% draw - 60% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 20% draw - 80% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 1
Cherno More - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.000.80
Goals scored / game0.60.8
Goals allowed / game0.81.6
Average goals per game1.42.4
1 goal80%80%
2 goals40%60%
3 goals20%60%
Clean sheet40%20%
No goal40%60%
Goal difference-1-4
Half-time: 20% leading - 40% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 20% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 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.

Lokomotiv Plovdiv
ScoredConceded
2
2
0-15
0
0
16-30
0
3
31-45
0
0
46-60
0
2
61-75
1
3
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.

Cherno More
ScoredConceded
1
0
0-15
1
3
16-30
1
2
31-45
1
4
46-60
1
2
61-75
3
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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

2.65
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.4 : 1.3
Estimated goal split
home : away
95%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
50%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-34%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
21%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
21%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 5 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.08
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.92
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+1.3 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.69
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.23
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
27%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
120%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.43
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.1
Late goals
33% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 67% come in the first quarter-hour.
33%

Cherno More

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.03
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-1.12
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.12
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-1.00
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.
143%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.03
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
38% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 13% come in the first quarter-hour.
38%

* 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

Lokomotiv PlovdivLigaCherno More
Average goals per game▼ 1.862.79▲ 3.43
Both teams scored▼ 29%58%▲ 71%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)▼ 29%54%▲ 71%
Clean sheets▼ 0%22%▼ 0%
Goal before half-time▲ 86%67%▲ 71%
Goal after half-time▼ 71%83%▲ 86%

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

2.79
Average goals per game
58%
Both teams scored
54%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
22%
Clean sheets
1.60
Home goals / game
1.19
Away goals / game
+34%
Home attack advantage
+26%
Home defensive advantage
+21%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
67%
1 goal
33%
2 goals
4%
3 goals
0%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
83%
1 goal
54%
2 goals
27%
3 goals
12%
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 PlovdivGoalRyan Yang LeijtenAssist: Parvizchon Umarbaev
  2. Lokomotiv PlovdivYellow cardSevi Sevitin Idriz
  3. Lokomotiv PlovdivYellow cardTodor Vasilev Pavlov
  4. Lokomotiv PlovdivSubstitutionOn: Miha TrdanOff: Parvizchon Umarbaev
  5. Cherno MoreYellow cardCelso Sidnei Ribeiro Leitão
  6. Lokomotiv PlovdivYellow cardLucas Ryan Dias Santos
  7. Lokomotiv PlovdivSubstitutionOn: Aksel Neshkov VelevOff: Ivaylo Ivaylov Ivanov
  8. Cherno MoreYellow cardAsen Donchev

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Lokomotiv Plovdiv's perspective: 0 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses against Cherno More. Games average 1.75 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.

FAQ

What was the result of Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Cherno More?

The First League match finished Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1:0 Cherno More. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Lokomotiv Plovdiv and Cherno More?

In the last 4 head-to-head matches Lokomotiv Plovdiv won 0, Cherno More won 2 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 1.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Cherno More?

Lokomotiv Plovdiv score 0.43 goals per game on average and Cherno More 1.14. The First League average is 2.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 29% of Lokomotiv Plovdiv's matches and 71% of Cherno More's.

What form are Lokomotiv Plovdiv and Cherno More in?

Over the last 5 games Lokomotiv Plovdiv have a 0-0-5 record (0.00 points per game) and Cherno More 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Cherno More?

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.