Spartak Varna vs Ludogorets: match statistics
Spartak Varna vs Ludogorets: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Spartak Varna played against Ludogorets in First League (Bulgaria). The game was played on August 30, 2026. Venue: Stadion Spartak. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Spartak Varna has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Ludogorets has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Spartak Varna scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 2.00. Ludogorets scores 1.83 and allows 0.67. Games in this league average 2.69 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Spartak Varna's games and 50% of Ludogorets's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 33%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Ludogorets has the higher season xG average, 1.50 to 0.92 per game. Spartak Varna takes 6.5 shots per game, while Ludogorets takes 11.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Spartak Varna leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Ludogorets leads at halftime in 67% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Spartak Varna's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). For Ludogorets, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
First League games average 2.69 goals. Both teams score in 52% 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, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Ludogorets sit top of the table and remain unbeaten after 6 matches, recording 5 wins and 1 draw, while Spartak Varna have a record of 2 wins and 3 defeats. The visitors are clearly more dangerous away from home: they average 2.5 goals, 12 shots and 7.5 shots on target per match, compared with Spartak’s 1 goal, 7.33 shots and 2.33 shots on target at home. Ludogorets’ superiority is also evident in chance creation, with an average away xG of 1.80, while Spartak’s home xG stands at just 0.97. The hosts have conceded 10 goals in their last 5 matches, whereas the visitors have won 3 of their last 5 games and have not lost any. Spartak can count on home advantage, but with an average possession share of 35%, they should spend long periods defending against a team averaging 57% possession. Therefore, a Ludogorets win is the most likely outcome.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS - Yes pick does not have a clear edge, as both teams keep clean sheets in 50% of their matches, while Spartak Varna have conceded an average of only 0.5 goals this season. Ludogorets are clearly more dangerous in attack, scoring an average of 2.5 goals, generating an xG of 1.80, and registering 7.5 shots on target per match, so their goal is highly likely. The problem for a Goal/Goal scenario is Spartak’s current attacking form: their xG in the last five matches is just 0.85, while BTTS occurred in only 20% of those games. In their last five appearances, Ludogorets allowed opponents an xG of 1.00 and conceded an average of 1.2 goals, giving the hosts a chance but not enough to offset Spartak’s weaker numbers. With both teams recording a season-long BTTS rate of 50% and the visitors possessing a high-quality defense, a result in which at least one team fails to score is more likely.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Ludogorets score an average of 2.5 goals per match, while Spartak Varna have conceded as many as 2.0 goals per game across their last five fixtures. The visitors create significantly more danger, recording an average xG of 1.80 and 7.5 shots on target, compared with the hosts’ 1.35 xG and 4.25 shots on target. At least two goals were scored in 100% of Ludogorets’ matches and 75% of Spartak’s fixtures, strongly supporting Over 1.5 goals. Caution with higher lines is warranted due to both teams keeping clean sheets in 50% of their matches, as well as the fact that Spartak exceeded 2.5 total goals in only 25% of their appearances. The strongest selection therefore remains Over 1.5 goals, as the visitors’ attacking advantage should be enough to clear the low line even with a limited contribution from the hosts.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Spartak Varna has a strong first-half profile: they have led at the break in 3 of their 4 matches, scoring an average of 1.5 goals before half-time while conceding just 0.25. However, Ludogorets have won all of their away matches to date, averaging 2.5 goals per game, with an xG of 1.80 compared to the hosts’ 1.35. The second half is the key factor, as the visitors score an average of 2.0 goals and have won the second half in 100% of their matches, while Spartak have failed to score a single goal after the break. Recent form also points towards a turnaround, with Ludogorets unbeaten in their last 5 matches, whereas Spartak have suffered 3 defeats during the same period. The most likely scenario is therefore that the hosts will capitalise on their strong start, but Ludogorets’ superior quality and efficiency after the break will secure an away win.
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
| Spartak Varna | Ludogorets | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 48% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.57 | 0.34 |
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.
Ludogorets is 117% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Spartak Varna · 2.6 pts / game - Ludogorets
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.
Ludogorets is 38% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Spartak Varna · 1.83 goals / game - Ludogorets
Ludogorets is 199% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - Spartak Varna · 0.67 goals / game - Ludogorets
Spartak Varna scores in 67% of games (4 of 6 games), while Ludogorets keeps a clean sheet in 50% (3 of 6 games).
Ludogorets scores in 100% of games (6 of 6 games), while Spartak Varna keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 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 - Spartak Varna
Over / Under - Ludogorets
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.
Ludogorets is 30% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / game - Spartak Varna · 2.17 pts / game - Ludogorets
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Spartak Varna - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 33%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Ludogorets - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 83%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +2 |
* 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 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). 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
Spartak Varna
Ludogorets
* 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
| Spartak Varna | Liga | Ludogorets | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.33 | 2.69 | ▼ 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 52% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 52% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 25% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 71% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 81% | ▼ 50% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Spartak Varna's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Ludogorets. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Spartak Varna vs Ludogorets?
The First League match finished Spartak Varna 1:1 Ludogorets. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Spartak Varna and Ludogorets?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Spartak Varna won 0, Ludogorets won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Spartak Varna vs Ludogorets?
Spartak Varna score 1.33 goals per game on average and Ludogorets 1.83. The First League average is 2.69 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Spartak Varna's matches and 50% of Ludogorets's.
What form are Spartak Varna and Ludogorets in?
Over the last 5 games Spartak Varna have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Ludogorets 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Spartak Varna vs Ludogorets?
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.