Botev Plovdiv vs Botev Vratsa: match statistics
Statistical analysis points to a tightly contested match leaning towards a draw. Botev Plovdiv displays poor home form with 42% losses and merely 33% home wins, conceding an average of 1.25 goals per game. Botev Vratsa is even weaker on the road, scoring an average of only 0.75 goals and winning just 25% of their matches, though their defense is solid with a 42% clean sheet rate. The recent form of both teams is comparable - the hosts at 1.6 points per game, the visitors at 1.2 points. The low chance conversion rate of both teams and the high percentage of goalless matches suggest a slow-paced game and a likely draw. Additionally, the negative goal difference for both teams in their respective matches confirms the evenly matched nature of this clash.
Botev Plovdiv vs Botev Vratsa: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Botev Plovdiv played Botev Vratsa in First League (Bulgaria). The match was played on 14 March 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Current form
Botev Plovdiv: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Botev Vratsa: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Botev Plovdiv scores 1.16 and concedes 1.32 goals per match. Botev Vratsa scores 0.68 and concedes 0.80. League average: 2.31 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Botev Plovdiv 56%, Botev Vratsa 24%. Over 2.5: Botev Plovdiv 60%, Botev Vratsa 20%. League level: BTTS 44%, Over 2.5 44%.
xG, shots and style
Botev Plovdiv has higher xG: 1.46 vs 1.23. Botev Plovdiv: 11.6 shots per match, Botev Vratsa: 9.2.
Match halves
Botev Plovdiv: half-time lead 12%, second-half goals 0.64. Botev Vratsa: half-time lead 12%, second-half goals 0.44.
Goals by minute
Botev Plovdiv: 0-15 (7 goals). Botev Vratsa: 46-60 (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
First League: 2.31 goals per match, BTTS 44%, Over 2.5 44%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Statistical analysis points to a tightly contested match leaning towards a draw. Botev Plovdiv displays poor home form with 42% losses and merely 33% home wins, conceding an average of 1.25 goals per game. Botev Vratsa is even weaker on the road, scoring an average of only 0.75 goals and winning just 25% of their matches, though their defense is solid with a 42% clean sheet rate. The recent form of both teams is comparable - the hosts at 1.6 points per game, the visitors at 1.2 points. The low chance conversion rate of both teams and the high percentage of goalless matches suggest a slow-paced game and a likely draw. Additionally, the negative goal difference for both teams in their respective matches confirms the evenly matched nature of this clash.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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
| Botev Plovdiv | Botev Vratsa | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.21 |
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 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Botev Plovdiv · 1.2 pts / match - Botev Vratsa
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 71% better for: goals scored per match.
1.16 goals / match - Botev Plovdiv · 0.68 goals / match - Botev Vratsa
Botev Vratsa is 65% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.32 goals / match - Botev Plovdiv · 0.8 goals / match - Botev Vratsa
Botev Plovdiv scores in 64% of matches (16 of 25 matches), while Botev Vratsa keeps a clean sheet in 52% (13 of 25 matches).
Botev Vratsa scores in 48% of matches (12 of 25 matches), while Botev Plovdiv keeps a clean sheet in 24% (6 of 25 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 - Botev Plovdiv
Over / Under - Botev Vratsa
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 Vratsa is 21% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.96 pts / match - Botev Plovdiv · 1.16 pts / match - Botev Vratsa
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Botev Plovdiv - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 12% of matches and wins 32%. 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.
Botev Vratsa - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 12% of matches and wins 28%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 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 0-15 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). 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
Botev Plovdiv
Botev Vratsa
* 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
| Botev Plovdiv | Liga | Botev Vratsa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.48 | 2.31 | ▼ 1.48 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 44% | ▼ 24% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 44% | ▼ 20% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 35% | ▲ 52% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 63% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 72% | 70% | ▼ 64% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Botev Plovdiv 1 - 0 - 0 Botev Vratsa. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Botev Plovdiv vs Botev Vratsa?
The First League match finished Botev Plovdiv 1:3 Botev Vratsa. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Botev Plovdiv vs Botev Vratsa?
Botev Plovdiv score 1.16 goals per game on average and Botev Vratsa 0.68. The First League average is 2.31 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Botev Plovdiv's matches and 24% of Botev Vratsa's.
What form are Botev Plovdiv and Botev Vratsa in?
Over the last 5 games Botev Plovdiv have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Botev Vratsa 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Botev Plovdiv vs Botev Vratsa?
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.