Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 vs Botev Vratsa: match statistics
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 vs Botev Vratsa: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 play Botev Vratsa in First League (Bulgaria). The match date is 5 May 2026 at 19:00. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Botev Vratsa: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 scores 1.38 and concedes 1.30 goals per match. Botev Vratsa scores 0.97 and concedes 0.86. League average: 2.30 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 57%, Botev Vratsa 38%. Over 2.5: Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 51%, Botev Vratsa 32%. League level: BTTS 43%, Over 2.5 43%.
xG, shots and style
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 has higher xG: 1.48 vs 1.24. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929: 11.3 shots per match, Botev Vratsa: 9.5.
Match halves
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.78. Botev Vratsa: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.57.
Goals by minute
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929: 76-90+ (13 goals). Botev Vratsa: 76-90+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
First League: 2.30 goals per match, BTTS 43%, Over 2.5 43%.
Head-to-head
2 H2H matches: 0-0-2. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 50%.
Match description
I predict a Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 win. Their offensive superiority is clear: the hosts have scored 44 goals this season versus Botev’s 27 — a 17-goal gap. At home Lokomotiv averages 1.38 goals on 11.81 shots and 4.38 shots on target, while Botev away averages 0.81 goals on 8.75 shots and 3.44 shots on target, with shot conversion of 12% versus 9% — indicating higher-quality opportunities for the hosts. xG confirms the edge: home average xG 1.55 vs visitors 1.14, and the hosts maintain 53% possession versus Botev’s 42%, which should allow them to control the match. The visitors do have a defensive strength: clean sheet rate on the road is 38% versus 25% for the hosts, and across the season Botev have conceded 28 goals vs Lokomotiv’s 40; both teams concede on average 1.06 goals per game. Considering the higher volume of shots, superior xG and the hosts’ lower share of matches without scoring (25% for home side vs 50% for visitors), I assign Lokomotiv a 55% chance, draw 25% and away win 20%.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 | Botev Vratsa | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.30 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Botev Vratsa is 83% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 · 2.2 pts / match - Botev Vratsa
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 Sofia 1929 is 42% better for: goals scored per match.
1.38 goals / match - Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 · 0.97 goals / match - Botev Vratsa
Botev Vratsa is 51% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.3 goals / match - Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 · 0.86 goals / match - Botev Vratsa
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 scores in 73% of matches (27 of 37 matches), while Botev Vratsa keeps a clean sheet in 43% (16 of 37 matches).
Botev Vratsa scores in 59% of matches (22 of 37 matches), while Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 keeps a clean sheet in 24% (9 of 37 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
Over / Under — Botev Vratsa
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 30%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Botev Vratsa - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 19% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -6 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
Botev Vratsa
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 Sofia 1929 | Liga | Botev Vratsa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.68 | 2.30 | ▼ 1.84 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 43% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 51% | 43% | ▼ 32% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 35% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 63% | ▼ 35% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 74% | • 73% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 0 - 0 - 2 Botev Vratsa. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 vs Botev Vratsa?
The First League match finished Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 2:2 Botev Vratsa. 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 Sofia 1929 and Botev Vratsa?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 won 0, Botev Vratsa won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 vs Botev Vratsa?
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 score 1.38 goals per game on average and Botev Vratsa 0.97. The First League average is 2.30 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Lokomotiv Sofia 1929's matches and 38% of Botev Vratsa's.
What form are Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 and Botev Vratsa in?
Over the last 5 games Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Botev Vratsa 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 vs Botev Vratsa?
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.