Slavia Sofia vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv: match statistics
Slavia Sofia is displaying significantly better home form with a 50% win rate and an impressive +6 goal difference at their stadium. The hosts have won 3 of their last 5 matches, scoring 9 goals in that period, which indicates good offensive momentum. Lokomotiv Plovdiv has poor away form, with only 11% wins and a -4 goal difference, along with a high draw rate (67%). The average xG for both teams (1.53 vs 1.38) and Slavia's advantage in shooting accuracy (12% vs 10%) further bolster the case for the hosts. Lokomotiv's high percentage of away draws makes a draw a realistic outcome as well; however, Slavia Sofia's home advantage positions them as the favorite in this encounter.
Slavia Sofia vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Slavia Sofia play Lokomotiv Plovdiv in First League (Bulgaria). The match date is 8 February 2026 at 13:15. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Slavia Sofia: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Lokomotiv Plovdiv: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Slavia Sofia scores 1.14 and concedes 1.19 goals per match. Lokomotiv Plovdiv scores 0.97 and concedes 1.11. League average: 2.30 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Slavia Sofia 46%, Lokomotiv Plovdiv 41%. Over 2.5: Slavia Sofia 43%, Lokomotiv Plovdiv 32%. League level: BTTS 43%, Over 2.5 43%.
xG, shots and style
Slavia Sofia has higher xG: 1.44 vs 1.31. Slavia Sofia: 11.4 shots per match, Lokomotiv Plovdiv: 10.1.
Match halves
Slavia Sofia: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.49. Lokomotiv Plovdiv: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.51.
Goals by minute
Slavia Sofia: 16-30 (10 goals). Lokomotiv Plovdiv: 76-90+ (12 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: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
Slavia Sofia is displaying significantly better home form with a 50% win rate and an impressive +6 goal difference at their stadium. The hosts have won 3 of their last 5 matches, scoring 9 goals in that period, which indicates good offensive momentum. Lokomotiv Plovdiv has poor away form, with only 11% wins and a -4 goal difference, along with a high draw rate (67%). The average xG for both teams (1.53 vs 1.38) and Slavia's advantage in shooting accuracy (12% vs 10%) further bolster the case for the hosts. Lokomotiv's high percentage of away draws makes a draw a realistic outcome as well; however, Slavia Sofia's home advantage positions them as the favorite in this encounter.
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
| Slavia Sofia | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Slavia Sofia · 1.4 pts / match - Lokomotiv 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.
Slavia Sofia is 18% better for: goals scored per match.
1.14 goals / match - Slavia Sofia · 0.97 goals / match - Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Lokomotiv Plovdiv is 7% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.19 goals / match - Slavia Sofia · 1.11 goals / match - Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Slavia Sofia scores in 68% of matches (25 of 37 matches), while Lokomotiv Plovdiv keeps a clean sheet in 38% (14 of 37 matches).
Lokomotiv Plovdiv scores in 68% of matches (25 of 37 matches), while Slavia Sofia keeps a clean sheet in 30% (11 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 — Slavia Sofia
Over / Under — Lokomotiv 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Slavia Sofia - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 32%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +1 |
* 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 (10 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). 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
Slavia Sofia
Lokomotiv 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
| Slavia Sofia | Liga | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.32 | 2.30 | ▼ 2.08 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 46% | 43% | ▼ 41% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 43% | 43% | ▼ 32% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 30% | 35% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 63% | • 62% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 74% | ▼ 62% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Slavia Sofia 0 - 0 - 1 Lokomotiv Plovdiv. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Slavia Sofia vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv?
The First League match finished Slavia Sofia 0:2 Lokomotiv Plovdiv. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Slavia Sofia vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv?
Slavia Sofia score 1.14 goals per game on average and Lokomotiv Plovdiv 0.97. The First League average is 2.30 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Slavia Sofia's matches and 41% of Lokomotiv Plovdiv's.
What form are Slavia Sofia and Lokomotiv Plovdiv in?
Over the last 5 games Slavia Sofia have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Lokomotiv Plovdiv 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Slavia Sofia vs Lokomotiv 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.