Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Spartak Varna: match statistics
Lokomotiv Plovdiv clearly dominates this encounter, sitting in 6th place in the table and showing solid form with 3 wins in their last 5 matches. The hosts have an impressive home record with 55% wins and 55% clean sheets, conceding an average of only 0.82 goals per match at home. Spartak Varna is in crisis, sitting in 12th place, without a win in its last 5 matches and with only 10% wins away from home. The visitors have poor offensive efficiency (0.6 goals on average away) and as many as 50% of their away matches end without scoring a goal. The difference in expected goals (xG 1.22 vs 0.89) and shot quality (3.64 vs 1.7 on target per match) further supports a confident home win.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Spartak Varna: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Lokomotiv Plovdiv played against Spartak Varna in First League (Bulgaria). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Lokomotiv Plovdiv has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Spartak Varna has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Lokomotiv Plovdiv scores 1.10 goals per game and allows 1.10. Spartak Varna scores 0.95 and allows 1.52. Games in this league average 2.36 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Lokomotiv Plovdiv's games and 62% of Spartak Varna's. The Over 2.5 rates are 38% and 48%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Lokomotiv Plovdiv has the higher season xG average, 1.32 to 1.08 per game. Lokomotiv Plovdiv takes 10.2 shots per game, while Spartak Varna takes 8.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Lokomotiv Plovdiv leads at halftime in 48% of its games and scores 0.48 goals per game after halftime. Spartak Varna leads at halftime in 24% and scores 0.62 after halftime.
When the teams score
Lokomotiv Plovdiv's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Spartak Varna, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
First League games average 2.36 goals. Both teams score in 47% 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 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Lokomotiv Plovdiv clearly dominates this encounter, sitting in 6th place in the table and showing solid form with 3 wins in their last 5 matches. The hosts have an impressive home record with 55% wins and 55% clean sheets, conceding an average of only 0.82 goals per match at home. Spartak Varna is in crisis, sitting in 12th place, without a win in its last 5 matches and with only 10% wins away from home. The visitors have poor offensive efficiency (0.6 goals on average away) and as many as 50% of their away matches end without scoring a goal. The difference in expected goals (xG 1.22 vs 0.89) and shot quality (3.64 vs 1.7 on target per match) further supports a confident home win.
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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
| Lokomotiv Plovdiv | Spartak Varna | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.34 |
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 is 150% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Lokomotiv Plovdiv · 0.4 pts / game - Spartak Varna
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.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv is 16% better for: goals scored per game.
1.1 goals / game - Lokomotiv Plovdiv · 0.95 goals / game - Spartak Varna
Lokomotiv Plovdiv is 38% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.1 goals / game - Lokomotiv Plovdiv · 1.52 goals / game - Spartak Varna
Lokomotiv Plovdiv scores in 76% of games (16 of 21 meczów), while Spartak Varna keeps a clean sheet in 24% (5 of 21 meczów).
Spartak Varna scores in 67% of games (14 of 21 meczów), while Lokomotiv Plovdiv keeps a clean sheet in 38% (8 of 21 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 - Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Over / Under - Spartak Varna
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.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv is 68% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.76 pts / game - Lokomotiv Plovdiv · 1.05 pts / game - Spartak Varna
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Lokomotiv Plovdiv - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 38%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Spartak Varna - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 14%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -5 |
* 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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Spartak Varna
* 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 Plovdiv | Liga | Spartak Varna | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.19 | 2.36 | ▲ 2.48 |
| Both teams scored | • 48% | 47% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 46% | ▲ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 34% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 68% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 57% | 70% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
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 Lokomotiv Plovdiv's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Spartak Varna. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Spartak Varna?
The First League match finished Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1:1 Spartak Varna. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Spartak Varna?
Lokomotiv Plovdiv score 1.10 goals per game on average and Spartak Varna 0.95. The First League average is 2.36 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Lokomotiv Plovdiv's matches and 62% of Spartak Varna's.
What form are Lokomotiv Plovdiv and Spartak Varna in?
Over the last 5 games Lokomotiv Plovdiv have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Spartak Varna 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Spartak Varna?
The statistical background for Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Spartak Varna — 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.