Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 vs Botev Plovdiv: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 played against Botev Plovdiv in First League (Bulgaria). The game was played on December 6, 2025. Final score: 3:2.

Recent form

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Botev Plovdiv has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 0.89. Botev Plovdiv scores 1.28 and allows 1.44. Games in this league average 2.42 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 44% of Lokomotiv Sofia 1929's games and 67% of Botev Plovdiv's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 67%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Botev Plovdiv has the higher season xG average, 1.33 to 1.29 per game. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 takes 9.8 shots per game, while Botev Plovdiv takes 10.5.

First-half and second-half trends

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.61 goals per game after halftime. Botev Plovdiv leads at halftime in 17% and scores 0.61 after halftime.

When the teams score

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (5 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 2.42 goals. Both teams score in 49% 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.

Stats by half

2 : 1
First half
1 : 1
Second half

Game stats

47Possession (%)53
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
7Shots17
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
4Shots on target10
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
1.24xG2.48
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
6Corners10
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
72Dangerous attacks99
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
8Fouls10
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
3Cards1
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev 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.

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
1Goals scored / game1.28
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
0.89Goals allowed / game1.44
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
46%Average possession47%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
3.5Shots on target / game4
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

9.78Shots per game10.5
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
3.5Shots on target4
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
10.2%Shot conversion12.2%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
46%Possession47%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
1.29xG for1.33
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
1.57xG against1.69
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv

Shooting quality

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929: BalancedBotev Plovdiv: Counter-attacking
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
Accuracy (shots on target)36%38%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.13
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.290.32

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.

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
WLWDW
Season result split
28% W44% R28% P
Season (W-D-L)
5-8-5
1.28 pts / game · goal difference +2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
1-5-3
Last 5 at home
0-3-2
DLDLD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 0.6xG: 1.35Opponent xG: 1.34BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%
Botev Plovdiv
WWLWD
Season result split
33% W17% R50% P
Season (W-D-L)
6-3-9
1.17 pts / game · goal difference -3
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
4-1-4
Last 5 away
2-1-2
WLWLD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.8Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 0.98Opponent xG: 1.69BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 80%

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.

Botev Plovdiv is 28% better for: goals scored per game.

1 goals / game - Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 · 1.28 goals / game - Botev Plovdiv

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 is 62% better for: goals allowed per game.

0.89 goals / game - Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 · 1.44 goals / game - Botev Plovdiv

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 scoring profile: very strong

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 scores in 61% of games (11 of 18 meczów), while Botev Plovdiv keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 18 meczów).

Botev Plovdiv scoring profile: strong

Botev Plovdiv scores in 72% of games (13 of 18 meczów), while Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 keeps a clean sheet in 33% (6 of 18 meczów).

18Goals scored (season)23
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
16Goals conceded (season)26
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
1.89Average goals per game2.72
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
6Goals scored (last 5)9
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
3Goals conceded (last 5)4
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv

How often they score at least...

61%1 goal72%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
28%2 goals39%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
11%3 goals11%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
0%4 goals6%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv

How often they concede at least...

67%1 goal89%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
22%2 goals33%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
0%3 goals11%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
0%4 goals6%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev 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.

44%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.8 of 18 meczów
49%
League average

Goal patterns

6%BTTS at half-time28%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
0%BTTS in both halves6%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
6%Scored in both halves22%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv

BTTS and goal count

28%Min. 3 goals and BTTS56%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
6%Min. 3 goals without BTTS11%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
40%BTTS - last 560%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev 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.

Full game - team comparison (Over)

1st half

56%Min. 1 goal before half-time72%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
11%Min. 2 goals before half-time39%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
6%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv

2nd half

61%Min. 1 goal after half-time78%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
28%Min. 2 goals after half-time44%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
17%Min. 3 goals after half-time17%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev 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.

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 is 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.17 pts / game - Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 · 1.06 pts / game - Botev Plovdiv

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 - half-time state
22% leading50% draw28% trailing
Botev Plovdiv - half-time state
17% leading56% draw28% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.17Points per game (1st half)1.06
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
0.39Goals scored (1st half)0.44
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
0.33Goals conceded (1st half)0.67
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
0.72Average goals (1st half)1.11
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
67%Clean sheet before half-time44%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
72%No goal before half-time56%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv

After half-time (2nd half)

1.22Points per game (2nd half)1.17
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
0.61Goals scored (2nd half)0.61
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
0.56Goals conceded (2nd half)0.78
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
1.17Average goals (2nd half)1.39
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
50%Clean sheet after half-time44%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
61%No goal after half-time56%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 - second-half results

22% W56% R22% P
21
Half-time points
7
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
22
Second-half points
+1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.17
PPG before half-time
Lead holding127%

Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 28%. 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.

Botev Plovdiv - second-half results

28% W33% R39% P
19
Half-time points
8
Half-time goals
-4
Goal difference (1st half)
21
Second-half points
-3
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.06
PPG before half-time
Lead holding194%

Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 33%. 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.

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.801.20
Goals scored / game0.40.8
Goals allowed / game0.00.6
Average goals per game0.41.4
1 goal40%60%
2 goals0%40%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet100%40%
No goal60%60%
Goal difference+2+1
Half-time: 40% leading - 60% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 60% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 2
Botev Plovdiv - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.601.20
Goals scored / game0.40.6
Goals allowed / game0.20.6
Average goals per game0.61.2
1 goal60%60%
2 goals0%60%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet80%60%
No goal60%60%
Goal difference+10
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 60% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 2

* 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.

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
ScoredConceded
1
1
0-15
5
3
16-30
1
2
31-45
3
2
46-60
4
3
61-75
4
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

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

Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). 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

2.30
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.2 : 1.1
Estimated goal split
home : away
95%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
56%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-57%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
44%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
11%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 9 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.28
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.39
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-7.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.29
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.68
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
76%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
81%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.72
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
22% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 6% come in the first quarter-hour.
22%

Botev Plovdiv

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.36
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.20
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.7 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.05
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.25
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
116%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
109%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.83
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
22% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 30% come in the first quarter-hour.
22%

* 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

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929LigaBotev Plovdiv
Average goals per game 1.892.42 2.72
Both teams scored 44%49% 67%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 33%47% 67%
Clean sheets 33%31% 11%
Goal before half-time 56%69% 72%
Goal after half-time 61%71% 78%

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

2.42
Average goals per game
49%
Both teams scored
47%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
31%
Clean sheets
1.32
Home goals / game
1.10
Away goals / game
+20%
Home attack advantage
+17%
Home defensive advantage
+9%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
69%
1 goal
29%
2 goals
9%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
71%
1 goal
36%
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 Sofia 1929GoalBozhidar KatsarovAssist: Krasimir Stanoev
  2. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929GoalCauê Caruso AlvesAssist: Spas Borislavov Delev
  3. Botev PlovdivSubstitutionOn: Lucas Araujo de OliveiraOff: John Emmanuel
  4. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Yellow cardCauê Caruso Alves
  5. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929SubstitutionOn: Luann Augusto Xavier BoyOff: Diego Henrique Oliveira Raposo
  6. Botev PlovdivSubstitutionOn: Dimitar MitkovOff: Lucas Araujo de Oliveira
  7. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Yellow cardDonaldo Acka
  8. Botev PlovdivSubstitutionOn: Samuel Kalu OjimOff: Nikola Iliyanov Iliev
  9. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Yellow cardKristian Kirilov Chachev
  10. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929GoalMessie BiatoumoussokaAssist: Krasimir Mloshev
  11. Botev PlovdivYellow cardIvaylo Videv

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.

Ventsislav MitrevMatches officiated: 15
5.47Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 233%Home wins7%Draws60%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Lokomotiv Sofia 1929'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.

FK Botev Plovdiv
0 : 1
FC Lokomotiv Sofia 1929

FAQ

What was the result of Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 vs Botev Plovdiv?

The First League match finished Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 3:2 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 Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 vs Botev Plovdiv?

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 score 1.00 goals per game on average and Botev Plovdiv 1.28. The First League average is 2.42 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Lokomotiv Sofia 1929's matches and 67% of Botev Plovdiv's.

What form are Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 and Botev Plovdiv in?

Over the last 5 games Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Botev Plovdiv 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 vs Botev Plovdiv?

The statistical background for Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 vs Botev 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.