Levski Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv: match statistics
Levski Sofia clearly dominates this encounter, sitting top of the table with an impressive record of 15 wins this season. The hosts boast excellent home form with an 80% win rate at home, scoring an average of 2.7 goals per match while conceding only 0.5. Their possession advantage (65%) and high xG efficiency (2.26 vs 0.96) confirm the team's offensive strength. Botev Plovdiv has a much weaker away form with 50% losses away and only 40% wins, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per match. The difference in quality and form between the two teams is clear, making Levski Sofia the clear favorite for this match. Additionally, form in the last five matches (1.8 PPG for the hosts vs 1.0 PPG for the visitors) confirms the table leader's advantage.
Levski Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Levski Sofia played Botev Plovdiv in First League (Bulgaria). The match was played on 15 February 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Levski Sofia: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match. Botev Plovdiv: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Levski Sofia scores 2.30 and concedes 0.65 goals per match. Botev Plovdiv scores 1.25 and concedes 1.45. League average: 2.41 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Levski Sofia 45%, Botev Plovdiv 65%. Over 2.5: Levski Sofia 65%, Botev Plovdiv 65%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Levski Sofia has higher xG: 2.20 vs 1.46. Levski Sofia: 17.6 shots per match, Botev Plovdiv: 11.5.
Match halves
Levski Sofia: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 1.40. Botev Plovdiv: half-time lead 15%, second-half goals 0.60.
Goals by minute
Levski Sofia: 76-90+ (10 goals). Botev Plovdiv: 0-15 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
First League: 2.41 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, 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
Levski Sofia clearly dominates this encounter, sitting top of the table with an impressive record of 15 wins this season. The hosts boast excellent home form with an 80% win rate at home, scoring an average of 2.7 goals per match while conceding only 0.5. Their possession advantage (65%) and high xG efficiency (2.26 vs 0.96) confirm the team's offensive strength. Botev Plovdiv has a much weaker away form with 50% losses away and only 40% wins, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per match. The difference in quality and form between the two teams is clear, making Levski Sofia the clear favorite for this match. Additionally, form in the last five matches (1.8 PPG for the hosts vs 1.0 PPG for the visitors) confirms the table leader's advantage.
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
| Levski Sofia | Botev Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 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.
Levski Sofia is 140% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / match - Levski Sofia · 1 pts / match - Botev 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.
Levski Sofia is 84% better for: goals scored per match.
2.3 goals / match - Levski Sofia · 1.25 goals / match - Botev Plovdiv
Levski Sofia is 123% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.65 goals / match - Levski Sofia · 1.45 goals / match - Botev Plovdiv
Levski Sofia scores in 75% of matches (15 of 20 matches), while Botev Plovdiv keeps a clean sheet in 15% (3 of 20 matches).
Botev Plovdiv scores in 70% of matches (14 of 20 matches), while Levski Sofia keeps a clean sheet in 40% (8 of 20 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 - Levski Sofia
Over / Under - Botev 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.
Levski Sofia is 80% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.8 pts / match - Levski Sofia · 1 pts / match - Botev Plovdiv
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Levski Sofia - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 75%. 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.
Botev Plovdiv - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 15% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +8 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
* 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 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
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.
* 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
Levski Sofia
Botev 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
| Levski Sofia | Liga | Botev Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.95 | 2.41 | ▲ 2.70 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 48% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 47% | ▲ 65% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 32% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 70% | 68% | ▲ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 71% | ▲ 75% |
^ 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.
- Botev PlovdivSubstitutionOn: Franklin Geovane de Santana ChagasOff: Emerson Rivaldo Rodríguez Valois
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: Levski Sofia 1 - 0 - 0 Botev Plovdiv. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Levski Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?
The First League match finished Levski Sofia 3:0 Botev Plovdiv. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Levski Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?
Levski Sofia score 2.30 goals per game on average and Botev Plovdiv 1.25. The First League average is 2.41 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Levski Sofia's matches and 65% of Botev Plovdiv's.
What form are Levski Sofia and Botev Plovdiv in?
Over the last 5 games Levski Sofia have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Botev Plovdiv 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Levski Sofia vs Botev 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.