Montana vs Botev Plovdiv: match statistics
Botev Plovdiv presents significantly better form and offensive efficiency than Montana. The hosts are in 16th place in the table with a catastrophic series of 5 matches without a win (0 wins, 1 draw, 4 losses) and just 0 goals scored in the last five games. Montana has the lowest home win rate (20%) and a poor goal difference (-6). Botev Plovdiv, despite playing away, has twice the average of goals scored (1.64 vs 0.9), better shot conversion (18% vs 9%), and significantly better form in the last five matches (7 points vs 1 point). The visitors' technical and offensive advantage, given the hosts' poor disposition, speaks for a win for Botev Plovdiv.
Montana vs Botev Plovdiv: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Montana play Botev Plovdiv in First League (Bulgaria). The match date is 27 February 2026 at 14:15. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Montana: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. Botev Plovdiv: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Montana scores 0.57 and concedes 1.49 goals per match. Botev Plovdiv scores 1.36 and concedes 1.25. League average: 2.30 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Montana 38%, Botev Plovdiv 50%. Over 2.5: Montana 38%, Botev Plovdiv 58%. League level: BTTS 43%, Over 2.5 43%.
xG, shots and style
Botev Plovdiv has higher xG: 1.61 vs 1.15. Montana: 9.0 shots per match, Botev Plovdiv: 12.9.
Match halves
Montana: half-time lead 14%, second-half goals 0.24. Botev Plovdiv: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.78.
Goals by minute
Montana: 16-30 (6 goals). Botev Plovdiv: 46-60 (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
1 H2H matches: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
Botev Plovdiv presents significantly better form and offensive efficiency than Montana. The hosts are in 16th place in the table with a catastrophic series of 5 matches without a win (0 wins, 1 draw, 4 losses) and just 0 goals scored in the last five games. Montana has the lowest home win rate (20%) and a poor goal difference (-6). Botev Plovdiv, despite playing away, has twice the average of goals scored (1.64 vs 0.9), better shot conversion (18% vs 9%), and significantly better form in the last five matches (7 points vs 1 point). The visitors' technical and offensive advantage, given the hosts' poor disposition, speaks for a win for Botev Plovdiv.
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
| Montana | Botev Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.19 | 0.28 |
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 Plovdiv is 50% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - Montana · 0.6 pts / match - Botev Plovdiv
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.
Botev Plovdiv is 139% better for: goals scored per match.
0.57 goals / match - Montana · 1.36 goals / match - Botev Plovdiv
Botev Plovdiv is 19% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.49 goals / match - Montana · 1.25 goals / match - Botev Plovdiv
Montana scores in 49% of matches (18 of 37 matches), while Botev Plovdiv keeps a clean sheet in 31% (11 of 36 matches).
Botev Plovdiv scores in 69% of matches (25 of 36 matches), while Montana 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 — Montana
Over / Under — Botev Plovdiv
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.
Botev Plovdiv is 21% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.89 pts / match - Montana · 1.08 pts / match - Botev Plovdiv
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Montana - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 14% of matches and wins 11%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Botev Plovdiv - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 36%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 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 16-30 (6 goli). Concedes most in 16-30 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (10 goli). Concedes most in 16-30 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Montana
Botev Plovdiv
* 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
| Montana | Liga | Botev Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.05 | 2.30 | ▲ 2.61 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 38% | 43% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 43% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 35% | ▼ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | • 62% | 63% | • 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 62% | 74% | ▲ 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Montana 1 - 0 - 0 Botev Plovdiv. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Montana vs Botev Plovdiv?
The First League match finished Montana 0:0 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 Montana vs Botev Plovdiv?
Montana score 0.57 goals per game on average and Botev Plovdiv 1.36. The First League average is 2.30 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Montana's matches and 50% of Botev Plovdiv's.
What form are Montana and Botev Plovdiv in?
Over the last 5 games Montana have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Botev Plovdiv 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Montana vs Botev Plovdiv?
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.