Slavia Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv: match statistics
Slavia Sofia demonstrates solid form at home with a 46% win rate and an impressive goal difference of +6 in home matches. The hosts also maintain a 46% clean sheet rate at home, indicating a stable defense. Botev Plovdiv has a weaker away record with only a 31% win rate and a high 46% loss rate on the road. Additionally, the visitors have a negative xG differential in away matches (1.28 xG For vs 1.70 xG Against), suggesting issues in creating dangerous chances. The form of both teams in the last five matches is balanced; however, Slavia's home advantage and head-to-head statistics at home favor the hosts. Considering all factors, Slavia Sofia has a higher chance of securing three points, although a draw cannot be ruled out due to the relatively balanced current form of both teams.
Slavia Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Slavia Sofia played Botev Plovdiv in First League (Bulgaria). The match was played on 20 March 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Slavia Sofia: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Botev Plovdiv: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Slavia Sofia scores 1.23 and concedes 1.12 goals per match. Botev Plovdiv scores 1.15 and concedes 1.38. League average: 2.33 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Slavia Sofia 46%, Botev Plovdiv 58%. Over 2.5: Slavia Sofia 42%, Botev Plovdiv 62%. League level: BTTS 44%, Over 2.5 44%.
xG, shots and style
Botev Plovdiv has higher xG: 1.46 vs 1.44. Slavia Sofia: 11.6 shots per match, Botev Plovdiv: 11.8.
Match halves
Slavia Sofia: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.54. Botev Plovdiv: half-time lead 12%, second-half goals 0.62.
Goals by minute
Slavia Sofia: 31-45+ (8 goals). Botev Plovdiv: 0-15 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
First League: 2.33 goals per match, BTTS 44%, Over 2.5 44%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Slavia Sofia demonstrates solid form at home with a 46% win rate and an impressive goal difference of +6 in home matches. The hosts also maintain a 46% clean sheet rate at home, indicating a stable defense. Botev Plovdiv has a weaker away record with only a 31% win rate and a high 46% loss rate on the road. Additionally, the visitors have a negative xG differential in away matches (1.28 xG For vs 1.70 xG Against), suggesting issues in creating dangerous chances. The form of both teams in the last five matches is balanced; however, Slavia's home advantage and head-to-head statistics at home favor the hosts. Considering all factors, Slavia Sofia has a higher chance of securing three points, although a draw cannot be ruled out due to the relatively balanced current form of both teams.
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
| Slavia Sofia | Botev Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.27 |
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.
Botev Plovdiv is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Slavia Sofia · 1.6 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.
Slavia Sofia is 7% better for: goals scored per match.
1.23 goals / match - Slavia Sofia · 1.15 goals / match - Botev Plovdiv
Slavia Sofia is 23% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.12 goals / match - Slavia Sofia · 1.38 goals / match - Botev Plovdiv
Slavia Sofia scores in 73% of matches (19 of 26 matches), while Botev Plovdiv keeps a clean sheet in 23% (6 of 26 matches).
Botev Plovdiv scores in 65% of matches (17 of 26 matches), while Slavia Sofia keeps a clean sheet in 35% (9 of 26 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 - Slavia 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.
Slavia Sofia is 52% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.46 pts / match - Slavia Sofia · 0.96 pts / match - Botev Plovdiv
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Slavia Sofia - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 35%. 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.
Botev Plovdiv - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 12% of matches and wins 31%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* 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 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Slavia 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
| Slavia Sofia | Liga | Botev Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.35 | 2.33 | ▲ 2.54 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 46% | 44% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 44% | ▲ 62% |
| Clean sheets | • 35% | 35% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 69% | 64% | ▼ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 71% | ▲ 73% |
^ 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.
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: Slavia Sofia 0 - 1 - 0 Botev Plovdiv. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Slavia Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?
The First League match finished Slavia Sofia 0:1 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 Slavia Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?
Slavia Sofia score 1.23 goals per game on average and Botev Plovdiv 1.15. The First League average is 2.33 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Slavia Sofia's matches and 58% of Botev Plovdiv's.
What form are Slavia Sofia and Botev Plovdiv in?
Over the last 5 games Slavia Sofia have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Botev Plovdiv 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Slavia Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?
The statistical background for Slavia Sofia 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.