Botev Vratsa vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv: match statistics
Botev Vratsa displays solid home form with 62% clean sheets and just 0.46 goals conceded per match at home, making them a tough opponent at their own stadium. However, Lokomotiv Plovdiv boasts a better scoring record (1.08 goals on average away) and a higher shot conversion rate (10% vs 7%). The hosts have earned 1.6 points per match in their last five games, while the visitors only 1.0, indicating a slight form advantage for Botev. However, Lokomotiv's high draw percentage away (58%) and the balanced xG statistics of both teams (1.24 vs 1.30) suggest that the most likely outcome is a share of the points. Considering the hosts' defensive strength and the visitors' tendency to draw, I expect a closely contested match ending in a draw.
Botev Vratsa vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Botev Vratsa played Lokomotiv Plovdiv in First League (Bulgaria). The match was played on 22 March 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Botev Vratsa: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Lokomotiv Plovdiv: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Botev Vratsa scores 0.77 and concedes 0.81 goals per match. Lokomotiv Plovdiv scores 1.00 and concedes 1.19. League average: 2.34 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Botev Vratsa 27%, Lokomotiv Plovdiv 46%. Over 2.5: Botev Vratsa 23%, Lokomotiv Plovdiv 35%. League level: BTTS 44%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
Lokomotiv Plovdiv has higher xG: 1.31 vs 1.22. Botev Vratsa: 9.2 shots per match, Lokomotiv Plovdiv: 10.2.
Match halves
Botev Vratsa: half-time lead 12%, second-half goals 0.50. Lokomotiv Plovdiv: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 0.46.
Goals by minute
Botev Vratsa: 46-60 (5 goals). Lokomotiv Plovdiv: 76-90+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
First League: 2.34 goals per match, BTTS 44%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Botev Vratsa displays solid home form with 62% clean sheets and just 0.46 goals conceded per match at home, making them a tough opponent at their own stadium. However, Lokomotiv Plovdiv boasts a better scoring record (1.08 goals on average away) and a higher shot conversion rate (10% vs 7%). The hosts have earned 1.6 points per match in their last five games, while the visitors only 1.0, indicating a slight form advantage for Botev. However, Lokomotiv's high draw percentage away (58%) and the balanced xG statistics of both teams (1.24 vs 1.30) suggest that the most likely outcome is a share of the points. Considering the hosts' defensive strength and the visitors' tendency to draw, I expect a closely contested match ending in a draw.
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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 Vratsa | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.28 |
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 Vratsa is 60% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Botev Vratsa · 1 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.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv is 30% better for: goals scored per match.
0.77 goals / match - Botev Vratsa · 1 goals / match - Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Botev Vratsa is 47% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.81 goals / match - Botev Vratsa · 1.19 goals / match - Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Botev Vratsa scores in 50% of matches (13 of 26 matches), while Lokomotiv Plovdiv keeps a clean sheet in 35% (9 of 26 matches).
Lokomotiv Plovdiv scores in 73% of matches (19 of 26 matches), while Botev Vratsa keeps a clean sheet in 50% (13 of 26 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 Vratsa
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.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv is 43% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.15 pts / match - Botev Vratsa · 1.65 pts / match - Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Botev Vratsa - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 12% of matches and wins 31%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 42% of matches and wins 35%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -4 |
* 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 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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 Vratsa
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
| Botev Vratsa | Liga | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.58 | 2.34 | ▼ 2.19 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 27% | 44% | ▲ 46% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 23% | 45% | ▼ 35% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 35% | • 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 27% | 63% | ▲ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 65% | 72% | ▼ 62% |
^ 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 Vratsa 0 - 0 - 1 Lokomotiv Plovdiv. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Botev Vratsa vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv?
The First League match finished Botev Vratsa 1:2 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 Botev Vratsa vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv?
Botev Vratsa score 0.77 goals per game on average and Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1.00. The First League average is 2.34 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 27% of Botev Vratsa's matches and 46% of Lokomotiv Plovdiv's.
What form are Botev Vratsa and Lokomotiv Plovdiv in?
Over the last 5 games Botev Vratsa have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Botev Vratsa vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Botev Vratsa vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.