Botev Plovdiv vs Ludogorets: match statistics
Ludogorets is the clear favorite for this encounter, sitting in 2nd place in the table with an impressive streak of 5 consecutive victories and a +13 goal difference in away matches. The visiting team demonstrates dominance in every aspect of the game: 55% away efficiency, 73% clean sheets, and only 9% losses on foreign grounds. Botev Plovdiv is in dramatic form with 50% losses at home, only 20% home victories, and a negative goal difference of -7. The hosts have earned just 0.8 points per match in their last 5 games, while Ludogorets boasts a perfect 3.0 PPG. The difference in quality, form, and statistics is significant enough that a victory for the guests seems highly probable, even though Ludogorets is playing away.
Botev Plovdiv vs Ludogorets: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Botev Plovdiv played Ludogorets in First League (Bulgaria). The match was played on 23 February 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Botev Plovdiv: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Ludogorets: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Botev Plovdiv scores 1.19 and concedes 1.52 goals per match. Ludogorets scores 1.90 and concedes 0.71. League average: 2.35 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Botev Plovdiv 62%, Ludogorets 43%. Over 2.5: Botev Plovdiv 67%, Ludogorets 48%. League level: BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
Ludogorets has higher xG: 2.20 vs 1.41. Botev Plovdiv: 11.1 shots per match, Ludogorets: 17.4.
Match halves
Botev Plovdiv: half-time lead 14%, second-half goals 0.57. Ludogorets: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 1.33.
Goals by minute
Botev Plovdiv: 0-15 (7 goals). Ludogorets: 76-90+ (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
First League: 2.35 goals per match, BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. 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
Ludogorets is the clear favorite for this encounter, sitting in 2nd place in the table with an impressive streak of 5 consecutive victories and a +13 goal difference in away matches. The visiting team demonstrates dominance in every aspect of the game: 55% away efficiency, 73% clean sheets, and only 9% losses on foreign grounds. Botev Plovdiv is in dramatic form with 50% losses at home, only 20% home victories, and a negative goal difference of -7. The hosts have earned just 0.8 points per match in their last 5 games, while Ludogorets boasts a perfect 3.0 PPG. The difference in quality, form, and statistics is significant enough that a victory for the guests seems highly probable, even though Ludogorets is playing away.
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 | Ludogorets | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Ludogorets is 160% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Botev Plovdiv · 2.6 pts / match - 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 60% better for: goals scored per match.
1.19 goals / match - Botev Plovdiv · 1.9 goals / match - Ludogorets
Ludogorets is 114% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.52 goals / match - Botev Plovdiv · 0.71 goals / match - Ludogorets
Botev Plovdiv scores in 67% of matches (14 of 21 matches), while Ludogorets keeps a clean sheet in 57% (12 of 21 matches).
Ludogorets scores in 81% of matches (17 of 21 matches), while Botev Plovdiv keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 21 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 - Ludogorets
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.
Ludogorets is 45% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.95 pts / match - Botev Plovdiv · 1.38 pts / match - Ludogorets
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Botev Plovdiv - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 14% of matches and wins 29%. 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.
Ludogorets - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 57%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +8 |
* 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 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +12 - 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
Botev Plovdiv
Ludogorets
* 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 | Ludogorets | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.71 | 2.35 | ▲ 2.62 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 47% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 45% | ▲ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 34% | ▲ 57% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 67% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 76% | 70% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 0 - 0 - 1 Ludogorets. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Botev Plovdiv vs Ludogorets?
The First League match finished Botev Plovdiv 2:1 Ludogorets. 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 Ludogorets?
Botev Plovdiv score 1.19 goals per game on average and Ludogorets 1.90. The First League average is 2.35 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Botev Plovdiv's matches and 43% of Ludogorets's.
What form are Botev Plovdiv and Ludogorets in?
Over the last 5 games Botev Plovdiv have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Ludogorets 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Botev Plovdiv 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.