Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 vs Botev Plovdiv: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 played Botev Plovdiv in First League (Bulgaria). The match was played on 6 December 2025. Final score: 3:2.

Current form

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Botev Plovdiv: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.

Goal statistics

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 scores 1.00 and concedes 0.89 goals per match. Botev Plovdiv scores 1.28 and concedes 1.44. League average: 2.42 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 44%, Botev Plovdiv 67%. Over 2.5: Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 33%, Botev Plovdiv 67%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 47%.

xG, shots and style

Botev Plovdiv has higher xG: 1.33 vs 1.29. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929: 9.8 shots per match, Botev Plovdiv: 10.5.

Match halves

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.61. Botev Plovdiv: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.61.

Goals by minute

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929: 16-30 (5 goals). Botev Plovdiv: 0-15 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

First League: 2.42 goals per match, BTTS 49%, 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%.

Half-by-half

2 : 1
1st half
1 : 1
2nd half

Match statistics

47Possession (%)53
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
7Shots17
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
4Shots on target10
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
1.24xG2.48
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
6Corners10
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
72Dangerous attacks99
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
8Fouls10
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
3Cards1
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv

Pre-match profilewhat 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.

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
1Goals scored / match1.28
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
0.89Goals conceded / match1.44
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
46%Average possession47%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
3.5Shots on target / match4
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

9.78Shots per match10.5
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
3.5Shots on target4
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
10.2%Shot conversion12.2%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
46%Possession47%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
1.29xG for1.33
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
1.57xG against1.69
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv

Shooting quality

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929: BalancedBotev Plovdiv: Counter-attacking
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
Accuracy (shots on target)36%38%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.13
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.290.32

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
WLWDW
Season result split
28% W44% R28% P
Season (W-D-L)
5-8-5
1.28 pts / match · goal difference +2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
1-5-3
Last 5 at home
0-3-2
DLDLD
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 0.6xG: 1.35Opponent xG: 1.34BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%
Botev Plovdiv
WWLWD
Season result split
33% W17% R50% P
Season (W-D-L)
6-3-9
1.17 pts / match · goal difference -3
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
4-1-4
Last 5 away
2-1-2
WLWLD
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.8Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 0.98Opponent xG: 1.69BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 80%

Goalshow 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 28% better for: goals scored per match.

1 goals / match - Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 · 1.28 goals / match - Botev Plovdiv

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 is 62% better for: goals conceded per match.

0.89 goals / match - Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 · 1.44 goals / match - Botev Plovdiv

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 scoring profile: very strong

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 scores in 61% of matches (11 of 18 matches), while Botev Plovdiv keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 18 matches).

Botev Plovdiv scoring profile: strong

Botev Plovdiv scores in 72% of matches (13 of 18 matches), while Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 keeps a clean sheet in 33% (6 of 18 matches).

18Goals scored (season)23
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
16Goals conceded (season)26
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
1.89Average goals in match2.72
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
6Goals scored (last 5)9
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
3Goals conceded (last 5)4
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv

How often they score at least...

61%1 goal72%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
28%2 goals39%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
11%3 goals11%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
0%4 goals6%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv

How often they concede at least...

67%1 goal89%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
22%2 goals33%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
0%3 goals11%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
0%4 goals6%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv

* 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.

44%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.8 of 18 matches
49%
League average

Goal patterns

6%BTTS at half-time28%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
0%BTTS in both halves6%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
6%Scored in both halves22%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv

BTTS and goal count

28%Min. 3 goals and BTTS56%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
6%Min. 3 goals without BTTS11%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
40%BTTS - last 560%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv

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)

1st half

56%Min. 1 goal before half-time72%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
11%Min. 2 goals before half-time39%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
6%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv

2nd half

61%Min. 1 goal after half-time78%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
28%Min. 2 goals after half-time44%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
17%Min. 3 goals after half-time17%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv

Match halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 is 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.17 pts / match - Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 · 1.06 pts / match - Botev Plovdiv

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 - half-time state
22% leading50% draw28% trailing
Botev Plovdiv - half-time state
17% leading56% draw28% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.17Points per match (1st half)1.06
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
0.39Goals scored (1st half)0.44
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
0.33Goals conceded (1st half)0.67
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
0.72Average goals (1st half)1.11
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
67%Clean sheet before half-time44%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
72%No goal before half-time56%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv

After half-time (2nd half)

1.22Points per match (2nd half)1.17
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
0.61Goals scored (2nd half)0.61
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
0.56Goals conceded (2nd half)0.78
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
1.17Average goals (2nd half)1.39
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
50%Clean sheet after half-time44%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv
61%No goal after half-time56%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Botev Plovdiv

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 - second-half results

22% W56% R22% P
21
Half-time points
7
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
22
Second-half points
+1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.17
PPG before half-time
Lead holding127%

Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 28%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.2

Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Botev Plovdiv - second-half results

28% W33% R39% P
19
Half-time points
8
Half-time goals
-4
Goal difference (1st half)
21
Second-half points
-3
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.06
PPG before half-time
Lead holding194%

Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.1

Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.801.20
Goals scored / match0.40.8
Goals conceded / match0.00.6
Average goals in match0.41.4
1 goal40%60%
2 goals0%40%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet100%40%
No goal60%60%
Goal difference+2+1
Half-time: 40% leading - 60% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 60% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 2
Botev Plovdiv - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.601.20
Goals scored / match0.40.6
Goals conceded / match0.20.6
Average goals in match0.61.2
1 goal60%60%
2 goals0%60%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet80%60%
No goal60%60%
Goal difference+10
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 60% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 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 minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
ScoredConceded
1
1
0-15
5
3
16-30
1
2
31-45
3
2
46-60
4
3
61-75
4
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

Botev Plovdiv
ScoredConceded
7
2
0-15
2
6
16-30
3
4
31-45
2
3
46-60
4
5
61-75
5
6
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.30
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.2 : 1.1
Estimated goal split
home : away
95%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
56%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-57%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
44%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
11%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 9 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.28
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.39
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-7.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.29
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.68
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
76%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
81%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.72
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
22% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 6% come in the first quarter-hour.
22%

Botev Plovdiv

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.36
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.20
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.7 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.05
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.25
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
116%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
109%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.83
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
22% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 30% come in the first quarter-hour.
22%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (First League).

Teams vs league

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929LigaBotev Plovdiv
Average goals in match 1.892.42 2.72
Both teams scored 44%49% 67%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 33%47% 67%
Clean sheets 33%31% 11%
Goal before half-time 56%69% 72%
Goal after half-time 61%71% 78%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.42
Average goals per match
49%
Both teams scored
47%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
31%
Clean sheets
1.32
Home goals / match
1.10
Away goals / match
+20%
Home attack advantage
+17%
Home defence advantage
+9%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
69%
1 goal
29%
2 goals
9%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
71%
1 goal
36%
2 goals
15%
3 goals
5%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929GoalBozhidar KatsarovAssist: Krasimir Stanoev
  2. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929GoalCauê Caruso AlvesAssist: Spas Borislavov Delev
  3. Botev PlovdivSubstitutionOn: Lucas Araujo de OliveiraOff: John Emmanuel
  4. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Yellow cardCauê Caruso Alves
  5. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929SubstitutionOn: Luann Augusto Xavier BoyOff: Diego Henrique Oliveira Raposo
  6. Botev PlovdivSubstitutionOn: Dimitar MitkovOff: Lucas Araujo de Oliveira
  7. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Yellow cardDonaldo Acka
  8. Botev PlovdivSubstitutionOn: Samuel Kalu OjimOff: Nikola Iliyanov Iliev
  9. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Yellow cardKristian Kirilov Chachev
  10. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929GoalMessie BiatoumoussokaAssist: Krasimir Mloshev
  11. Botev PlovdivYellow cardIvaylo Videv

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.

Ventsislav MitrevMatches officiated: 15
5.47Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 233%Home wins7%Draws60%Away wins

Head-to-head

Previous meeting: Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 1 - 0 - 0 Botev Plovdiv. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.

FK Botev Plovdiv
0 : 1
FC Lokomotiv Sofia 1929

FAQ

What was the result of Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 vs Botev Plovdiv?

The First League match finished Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 3:2 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 Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 vs Botev Plovdiv?

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 score 1.00 goals per game on average and Botev Plovdiv 1.28. The First League average is 2.42 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Lokomotiv Sofia 1929's matches and 67% of Botev Plovdiv's.

What form are Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 and Botev Plovdiv in?

Over the last 5 games Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Botev Plovdiv 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 vs Botev Plovdiv?

The statistical background for Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 vs Botev 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.