Marek vs Spartak Pleven: match statistics
Marek vs Spartak Pleven: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Marek played against Spartak Pleven in Second League (Bulgaria). The game was played on March 29, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Marek has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Spartak Pleven has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Marek scores 0.78 goals per game and allows 1.43. Spartak Pleven scores 1.08 and allows 1.54. Games in this league average 2.49 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Marek's games and 46% of Spartak Pleven's. The Over 2.5 rates are 35% and 50%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Marek has the higher season xG average, 1.57 to 1.21 per game. Marek takes 10.2 shots per game, while Spartak Pleven takes 8.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Marek leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 0.43 goals per game after halftime. Spartak Pleven leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.46 after halftime.
When the teams score
Marek's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). For Spartak Pleven, it is minutes 0-15 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Second League games average 2.49 goals. Both teams score in 46% 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 2.00 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
Both teams occupy the lower table (Marek 16th, Spartak Pleven 15th) with poor goal records, suggesting a tight contest. Marek have better offensive parameters at home (home xG 1.83, 53% possession) and low FTS (18%), while Spartak average only 0.58 goals away and high FTS (58%). However last five matches favor visitors (Spartak PPG 2.0 vs Marek 1.0), indicating superior form on the road. xG and shots give hosts a slight edge, but visitors' recent run increases draw probability. I forecast a draw as the most likely outcome.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Recommendation: BTTS = YES. Both teams show L5 BTTS 60% and xG_for Marek 1.32 vs Spartak 1.11 indicating chance creation. Marek has high shot conversion (18%) and more SOT; Spartak netted 11 GF in L5. Both defenses concede ~1.5 GA and season CS 25% suggests mutual scoring is more common than shutouts. Counter: Spartak season BTTS 33% and high league 0:0 rate (league CS 64%) reduces confidence, so apply moderate caution. Final pick: BTTS = Yes.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
xG and stats point to relatively high goal potential: home xG 1.32 vs away conceded 1.85 implies ~1.59 expected for hosts; visitors avg 1.25 (xG 1.11 and home conceded 1.39). Hosts show much higher shot efficiency (18% vs 8%) and more SOT, boosting their scoring chances. Season percentages show high Over1.5 for hosts (92%) and moderate for guests (67%); BTTS and >2.5 frequency also indicate an open game. With ~2.84 expected goals and dominant Over1.5 signal, recommend Over 1.5 as top pick.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Statistical analysis indicates a home advantage: Marek has clearly higher HT metrics (leadingAtHT 42%, scoredAVGHT 0.92) and better efficiency (shot conversion 18% vs 8%). Season form and PPG also favor the hosts (seasonPPG 1.25 vs 0.67; win% 42% vs 8%). Spartak Pleven have good recent league results but weaker xG and low shot conversion, reducing comeback chances. Considering Marek’s first-half dominance and moderate ability to hold leads, the most likely scenario is a Half-Time lead and Full-Time win for the hosts.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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
| Marek | Spartak Pleven | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 61% | 56% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.13 | 0.23 |
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.
Spartak Pleven is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Marek · 2 pts / game - Spartak Pleven
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.
Spartak Pleven is 38% better for: goals scored per game.
0.78 goals / game - Marek · 1.08 goals / game - Spartak Pleven
Marek is 8% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.43 goals / game - Marek · 1.54 goals / game - Spartak Pleven
Marek scores in 65% of games (15 of 23 games), while Spartak Pleven keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 games).
Spartak Pleven scores in 63% of games (15 of 24 games), while Marek keeps a clean sheet in 26% (6 of 23 games).
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 - Marek
Over / Under - Spartak Pleven
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.
Spartak Pleven is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.91 pts / game - Marek · 1.21 pts / game - Spartak Pleven
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Marek - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Spartak Pleven - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 25%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
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 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +7 |
* 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 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - 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
Marek
Spartak Pleven
* 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 (Second League).
Teams vs league
| Marek | Liga | Spartak Pleven | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.22 | 2.49 | ▲ 2.63 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 48% | 46% | • 46% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 35% | 44% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 26% | 32% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | • 70% | 71% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 74% | • 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Marek's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Spartak Pleven. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Marek vs Spartak Pleven?
The Second League match finished Marek 0:0 Spartak Pleven. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Marek vs Spartak Pleven?
Marek score 0.78 goals per game on average and Spartak Pleven 1.08. The Second League average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Marek's matches and 46% of Spartak Pleven's.
What form are Marek and Spartak Pleven in?
Over the last 5 games Marek have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Spartak Pleven 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Marek vs Spartak Pleven?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Marek vs Spartak Pleven: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.