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
Game details
Montana played against Botev Plovdiv in First League (Bulgaria). The game was played on February 27, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Montana has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Botev Plovdiv has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Montana scores 0.64 goals per game and allows 1.64. Botev Plovdiv scores 1.23 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 2.35 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Montana's games and 64% of Botev Plovdiv's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 68%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Botev Plovdiv has the higher season xG average, 1.39 to 1.23 per game. Montana takes 9.7 shots per game, while Botev Plovdiv takes 10.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Montana leads at halftime in 9% of its games and scores 0.36 goals per game after halftime. Botev Plovdiv leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.64 after halftime.
When the teams score
Montana's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (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 2.35 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 45% 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.
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
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.
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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
| Montana | Botev Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.20 | 0.29 |
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.
Botev Plovdiv is 400% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Montana · 1 pts / game - 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 92% better for: goals scored per game.
0.64 goals / game - Montana · 1.23 goals / game - Botev Plovdiv
Botev Plovdiv is 9% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.64 goals / game - Montana · 1.5 goals / game - Botev Plovdiv
Montana scores in 59% of games (13 of 22 meczów), while Botev Plovdiv keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 22 meczów).
Botev Plovdiv scores in 68% of games (15 of 22 meczów), while Montana keeps a clean sheet in 27% (6 of 22 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 - Montana
Over / Under - Botev Plovdiv
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.
Botev Plovdiv is 40% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.68 pts / game - Montana · 0.95 pts / game - Botev Plovdiv
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Montana - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 9% of games and wins 14%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Botev Plovdiv - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
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 | 0.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
* 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 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Montana
Botev Plovdiv
* 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
| Montana | Liga | Botev Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.27 | 2.35 | ▲ 2.73 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 47% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 45% | 45% | ▲ 68% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 27% | 34% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 66% | ▲ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 55% | 70% | ▲ 77% |
^ 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
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 Montana'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.
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 0.64 goals per game on average and Botev Plovdiv 1.23. The First League average is 2.35 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Montana's matches and 64% of Botev Plovdiv's.
What form are Montana and Botev Plovdiv in?
Over the last 5 games Montana have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Botev Plovdiv 1-2-2 (1.00 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.