Marek vs Spartak Pleven: match statistics
Marek vs Spartak Pleven: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Marek played Spartak Pleven in Second League (Bulgaria). The match was played on 29 March 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Marek: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Spartak Pleven: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Marek scores 0.78 and concedes 1.43 goals per match. Spartak Pleven scores 1.08 and concedes 1.54. League average: 2.49 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Marek 48%, Spartak Pleven 46%. Over 2.5: Marek 35%, Spartak Pleven 50%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 44%.
xG, shots and style
Marek has higher xG: 1.57 vs 1.21. Marek: 10.2 shots per match, Spartak Pleven: 8.6.
Match halves
Marek: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.43. Spartak Pleven: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.46.
Goals by minute
Marek: 46-60 (4 goals). Spartak Pleven: 0-15 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Second League: 2.49 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 44%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 2.00, 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
Both teams occupy the lower table (Marek 16th, Spartak Pleven 15th) with poor goal records, suggesting a tight contest. Marek have better offensive parameters at home (home xG 1.83, 53% possession) and low FTS (18%), while Spartak average only 0.58 goals away and high FTS (58%). However last five matches favor visitors (Spartak PPG 2.0 vs Marek 1.0), indicating superior form on the road. xG and shots give hosts a slight edge, but visitors' recent run increases draw probability. I forecast a draw as the most likely outcome.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Recommendation: BTTS = YES. Both teams show L5 BTTS 60% and xG_for Marek 1.32 vs Spartak 1.11 indicating chance creation. Marek has high shot conversion (18%) and more SOT; Spartak netted 11 GF in L5. Both defenses concede ~1.5 GA and season CS 25% suggests mutual scoring is more common than shutouts. Counter: Spartak season BTTS 33% and high league 0:0 rate (league CS 64%) reduces confidence, so apply moderate caution. Final pick: BTTS = Yes.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
xG and stats point to relatively high goal potential: home xG 1.32 vs away conceded 1.85 implies ~1.59 expected for hosts; visitors avg 1.25 (xG 1.11 and home conceded 1.39). Hosts show much higher shot efficiency (18% vs 8%) and more SOT, boosting their scoring chances. Season percentages show high Over1.5 for hosts (92%) and moderate for guests (67%); BTTS and >2.5 frequency also indicate an open game. With ~2.84 expected goals and dominant Over1.5 signal, recommend Over 1.5 as top pick.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Statistical analysis indicates a home advantage: Marek has clearly higher HT metrics (leadingAtHT 42%, scoredAVGHT 0.92) and better efficiency (shot conversion 18% vs 8%). Season form and PPG also favor the hosts (seasonPPG 1.25 vs 0.67; win% 42% vs 8%). Spartak Pleven have good recent league results but weaker xG and low shot conversion, reducing comeback chances. Considering Marek’s first-half dominance and moderate ability to hold leads, the most likely scenario is a Half-Time lead and Full-Time win for the hosts.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-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
| Marek | Spartak Pleven | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 61% | 56% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.13 | 0.23 |
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.
Spartak Pleven is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Marek · 2 pts / match - Spartak Pleven
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.
Spartak Pleven is 38% better for: goals scored per match.
0.78 goals / match - Marek · 1.08 goals / match - Spartak Pleven
Marek is 8% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.43 goals / match - Marek · 1.54 goals / match - Spartak Pleven
Marek scores in 65% of matches (15 of 23 matches), while Spartak Pleven keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 matches).
Spartak Pleven scores in 63% of matches (15 of 24 matches), while Marek keeps a clean sheet in 26% (6 of 23 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 - Marek
Over / Under - Spartak Pleven
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.
Spartak Pleven is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.91 pts / match - Marek · 1.21 pts / match - Spartak Pleven
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Marek - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 22%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Spartak Pleven - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 25%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +7 |
* 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 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - 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
Marek
Spartak Pleven
* 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 (Second League).
Teams vs league
| Marek | Liga | Spartak Pleven | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.22 | 2.49 | ▲ 2.63 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 48% | 46% | • 46% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 35% | 44% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 26% | 32% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | • 70% | 71% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 74% | • 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Marek 0 - 0 - 1 Spartak Pleven. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Marek vs Spartak Pleven?
The Second League match finished Marek 0:0 Spartak Pleven. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Marek vs Spartak Pleven?
Marek score 0.78 goals per game on average and Spartak Pleven 1.08. The Second League average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Marek's matches and 46% of Spartak Pleven's.
What form are Marek and Spartak Pleven in?
Over the last 5 games Marek have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Spartak Pleven 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Marek vs Spartak Pleven?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Marek vs Spartak Pleven: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.