Levski Sofia vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv: match statistics
Levski Sofia displays impressive home form with 83% of matches won and a +26 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts average 2.83 goals per match at home while conceding just 0.67, confirming their offensive dominance and defensive stability. Lokomotiv Plovdiv has poor statistics in away matches – only 18% wins and as many as 64% draws, with an average of just 1.18 goals scored away. The difference in xG quality (2.21 vs 1.36) and ball possession (65% vs 43%) further favors the hosts. The form of the visitors' last five away matches (mainly draws and losses) and Levski's dominance on their home pitch point to a sure victory for the hosts, although Lokomotiv's experience in drawing away matches might slightly complicate the task.
Levski Sofia vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Levski Sofia played Lokomotiv Plovdiv in First League (Bulgaria). The match was played on 9 March 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Levski Sofia: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match. Lokomotiv Plovdiv: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Levski Sofia scores 2.33 and concedes 0.75 goals per match. Lokomotiv Plovdiv scores 1.04 and concedes 1.25. League average: 2.32 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Levski Sofia 46%, Lokomotiv Plovdiv 50%. Over 2.5: Levski Sofia 67%, Lokomotiv Plovdiv 38%. League level: BTTS 44%, Over 2.5 44%.
xG, shots and style
Levski Sofia has higher xG: 2.11 vs 1.34. Levski Sofia: 16.8 shots per match, Lokomotiv Plovdiv: 10.5.
Match halves
Levski Sofia: half-time lead 46%, second-half goals 1.46. Lokomotiv Plovdiv: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 0.50.
Goals by minute
Levski Sofia: 76-90+ (13 goals). Lokomotiv Plovdiv: 76-90+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
First League: 2.32 goals per match, BTTS 44%, Over 2.5 44%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. 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 displays impressive home form with 83% of matches won and a +26 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts average 2.83 goals per match at home while conceding just 0.67, confirming their offensive dominance and defensive stability. Lokomotiv Plovdiv has poor statistics in away matches – only 18% wins and as many as 64% draws, with an average of just 1.18 goals scored away. The difference in xG quality (2.21 vs 1.36) and ball possession (65% vs 43%) further favors the hosts. The form of the visitors' last five away matches (mainly draws and losses) and Levski's dominance on their home pitch point to a sure victory for the hosts, although Lokomotiv's experience in drawing away matches might slightly complicate the task.
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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
| Levski Sofia | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 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 100% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / match - Levski Sofia · 1.2 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.
Levski Sofia is 124% better for: goals scored per match.
2.33 goals / match - Levski Sofia · 1.04 goals / match - Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Levski Sofia is 67% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.75 goals / match - Levski Sofia · 1.25 goals / match - Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Levski Sofia scores in 75% of matches (18 of 24 matches), while Lokomotiv Plovdiv keeps a clean sheet in 33% (8 of 24 matches).
Lokomotiv Plovdiv scores in 75% of matches (18 of 24 matches), while Levski Sofia keeps a clean sheet in 38% (9 of 24 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 - 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.
Levski Sofia is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.75 pts / match - Levski Sofia · 1.63 pts / match - Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Levski Sofia - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 46% 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.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 42% of matches and wins 33%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-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 | 1.40 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| 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 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Levski Sofia
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
| Levski Sofia | Liga | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.08 | 2.32 | • 2.29 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 46% | 44% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 44% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 35% | ▼ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 64% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 70% | ▼ 63% |
^ 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: Levski Sofia 0 - 0 - 1 Lokomotiv Plovdiv. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Levski Sofia vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv?
The First League match finished Levski Sofia 1:0 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 Levski Sofia vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv?
Levski Sofia score 2.33 goals per game on average and Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1.04. The First League average is 2.32 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Levski Sofia's matches and 50% of Lokomotiv Plovdiv's.
What form are Levski Sofia and Lokomotiv Plovdiv in?
Over the last 5 games Levski Sofia have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Levski Sofia vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv?
The statistical background for Levski Sofia vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.