Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Botev Plovdiv: match statistics
Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Botev Plovdiv: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Lokomotiv Plovdiv play Botev Plovdiv in First League (Bulgaria). The match date is 25 May 2026 at 16:45. Venue: TBC. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Lokomotiv Plovdiv: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Botev Plovdiv: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Lokomotiv Plovdiv scores 0.97 and concedes 1.11 goals per match. Botev Plovdiv scores 1.36 and concedes 1.25. League average: 2.30 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Lokomotiv Plovdiv 41%, Botev Plovdiv 50%. Over 2.5: Lokomotiv Plovdiv 32%, Botev Plovdiv 58%. League level: BTTS 43%, Over 2.5 43%.
xG, shots and style
Botev Plovdiv has higher xG: 1.61 vs 1.31. Lokomotiv Plovdiv: 10.1 shots per match, Botev Plovdiv: 12.9.
Match halves
Lokomotiv Plovdiv: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.51. Botev Plovdiv: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.78.
Goals by minute
Lokomotiv Plovdiv: 76-90+ (12 goals). Botev Plovdiv: 46-60 (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
First League: 2.30 goals per match, BTTS 43%, Over 2.5 43%.
Head-to-head
3 H2H matches: 1-1-1. Average goals 2.67, BTTS 33%.
Match description
I back the home win (1): Lokomotiv Plovdiv has a solid home defence, conceding 0.94 goals per match on average and keeping clean sheets in 53% of home games. Botev Plovdiv has the stronger attack — 48 goals this season versus Lokomotiv’s 34, averaging 1.41 goals on the road and 4.18 shots on target with a 13% conversion rate, while the hosts score 0.94 goals at home with 3.71 shots on target and 10% efficiency. Chance quality is similar: home xG for Lokomotiv is 1.32 versus away xG for Botev at 1.39, however Botev concedes more expected goals on the road (xG against 1.59) than Lokomotiv do at home (xG against 1.34), indicating greater defensive risk for the visitors. In the last 5 matches Lokomotiv have scored 5 goals and average 1.4 points per game, while Botev have 8 goals and 1.2 points per game — this shows the visitors are more efficient in front of goal, but the hosts are more consistent in points. Considering Lokomotiv’s 53% home win rate versus Botev’s 41% away win rate and the hosts’ defensive edge (0.94 goals conceded vs Botev’s 1.18 conceded away), I assign 45% for a home win, 30% for a draw and 25% for an away win.
Half-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
| Lokomotiv Plovdiv | Botev Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 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.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv is 133% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Lokomotiv Plovdiv · 0.6 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.
Botev Plovdiv is 40% better for: goals scored per match.
0.97 goals / match - Lokomotiv Plovdiv · 1.36 goals / match - Botev Plovdiv
Lokomotiv Plovdiv is 13% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.11 goals / match - Lokomotiv Plovdiv · 1.25 goals / match - Botev Plovdiv
Lokomotiv Plovdiv scores in 68% of matches (25 of 37 matches), while Botev Plovdiv keeps a clean sheet in 31% (11 of 36 matches).
Botev Plovdiv scores in 69% of matches (25 of 36 matches), while Lokomotiv Plovdiv keeps a clean sheet in 38% (14 of 37 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 — Lokomotiv Plovdiv
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.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv is 32% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.43 pts / match - Lokomotiv Plovdiv · 1.08 pts / match - Botev Plovdiv
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Lokomotiv Plovdiv - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 38%. 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 17% of matches and wins 36%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 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 76-90 (12 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (10 goli). Concedes most in 16-30 (12). 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
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
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
| Lokomotiv Plovdiv | Liga | Botev Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.08 | 2.30 | ▲ 2.61 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 43% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 32% | 43% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 35% | ▼ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | • 62% | 63% | • 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 62% | 74% | ▲ 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1 - 1 - 1 Botev Plovdiv. Average goals 2.67, both teams scored in 33% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Botev Plovdiv?
The First League match finished Lokomotiv Plovdiv 2:1 Botev Plovdiv. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Lokomotiv Plovdiv and Botev Plovdiv?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Lokomotiv Plovdiv won 1, Botev Plovdiv won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Botev Plovdiv?
Lokomotiv Plovdiv score 0.97 goals per game on average and Botev Plovdiv 1.36. The First League average is 2.30 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Lokomotiv Plovdiv's matches and 50% of Botev Plovdiv's.
What form are Lokomotiv Plovdiv and Botev Plovdiv in?
Over the last 5 games Lokomotiv Plovdiv have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Botev Plovdiv 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Botev Plovdiv?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Botev Plovdiv: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.