Septemvri Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv: match statistics
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Septemvri Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Septemvri Sofia plays Botev Plovdiv in First League (Bulgaria). The game is scheduled for September 19, 2026. Venue: Stadion Bâlgarska Armija.
Recent form
Septemvri Sofia has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Botev Plovdiv has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Septemvri Sofia scores 0.89 goals per game and allows 1.67. Botev Plovdiv scores 1.44 and allows 1.56. Games in this league average 2.68 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Septemvri Sofia's games and 56% of Botev Plovdiv's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 44%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Botev Plovdiv has the higher season xG average, 1.43 to 1.23 per game. Septemvri Sofia takes 7.7 shots per game, while Botev Plovdiv takes 9.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Septemvri Sofia leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.78 goals per game after halftime. Botev Plovdiv leads at halftime in 44% and scores 0.44 after halftime.
When the teams score
Septemvri Sofia's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). For Botev Plovdiv, it is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
First League games average 2.68 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Septemvri Sofia | Botev Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 46% | 57% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.26 |
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.
Septemvri Sofia is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Septemvri Sofia · 1.2 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 62% better for: goals scored per game.
0.89 goals / game - Septemvri Sofia · 1.44 goals / game - Botev Plovdiv
Botev Plovdiv is 7% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.67 goals / game - Septemvri Sofia · 1.56 goals / game - Botev Plovdiv
Septemvri Sofia scores in 78% of games (7 of 9 games), while Botev Plovdiv keeps a clean sheet in 22% (2 of 9 games).
Botev Plovdiv scores in 78% of games (7 of 9 games), while Septemvri Sofia keeps a clean sheet in 22% (2 of 9 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 - Septemvri Sofia
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 280% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.44 pts / game - Septemvri Sofia · 1.67 pts / game - Botev Plovdiv
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Septemvri Sofia - second-half results
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Botev Plovdiv - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -3 |
* 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 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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
Septemvri Sofia
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
| Septemvri Sofia | Liga | Botev Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.56 | 2.68 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | • 56% | 56% | • 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 52% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 25% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | • 67% | 68% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 79% | ▼ 56% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Septemvri Sofia's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Botev Plovdiv. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Septemvri Sofia and Botev Plovdiv play?
Septemvri Sofia face Botev Plovdiv on September 19, 2026 in First League at Stadion Bâlgarska Armija. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Septemvri Sofia and Botev Plovdiv?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Septemvri Sofia won 0, Botev Plovdiv 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 Septemvri Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?
Septemvri Sofia score 0.89 goals per game on average and Botev Plovdiv 1.44. The First League average is 2.68 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Septemvri Sofia's matches and 56% of Botev Plovdiv's.
What form are Septemvri Sofia and Botev Plovdiv in?
Over the last 5 games Septemvri Sofia have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Botev Plovdiv 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Septemvri Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?
The statistical background for Septemvri Sofia 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.