Bulgaria - First LeagueData current as of 11 September 2026

Spartak Varna vs Lokomotiv Sofia 1929: match statistics

125%(3.80)
X30%(3.25)
245%(1.93)

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 presents significantly better form and statistics in away matches. The visitors win 44% of their away games with a positive goal difference (+2), whereas Spartak Varna wins only 20% of home matches with a -8 record. Spartak is in dramatic form, failing to win any of their last five matches and earning just 0.2 points per match. Lokomotiv has superior xG indicators (1.29 vs 1.23) and a more effective defense on the road (0.89 goals conceded on average). Additionally, the hosts concede an average of 2 goals per match at home, which, given the visitors' offensive capabilities (1.11 goals on average away), gives the advantage to the team from Sofia. All key statistical indicators point to a victory for the visitors.

Spartak Varna vs Lokomotiv Sofia 1929: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Spartak Varna played Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 in First League (Bulgaria). The match was played on 13 February 2026. Final score: 2:2.

Current form

Spartak Varna: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.

Goal statistics

Spartak Varna scores 0.90 and concedes 1.50 goals per match. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 scores 1.10 and concedes 1.05. League average: 2.39 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Spartak Varna 60%, Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 50%. Over 2.5: Spartak Varna 45%, Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 40%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 46%.

xG, shots and style

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 has higher xG: 1.27 vs 1.05. Spartak Varna: 8.2 shots per match, Lokomotiv Sofia 1929: 9.3.

Match halves

Spartak Varna: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.60. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.60.

Goals by minute

Spartak Varna: 76-90+ (6 goals). Lokomotiv Sofia 1929: 16-30 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

First League: 2.39 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 46%.

Head-to-head

Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 0.00, 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

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 presents significantly better form and statistics in away matches. The visitors win 44% of their away games with a positive goal difference (+2), whereas Spartak Varna wins only 20% of home matches with a -8 record. Spartak is in dramatic form, failing to win any of their last five matches and earning just 0.2 points per match. Lokomotiv has superior xG indicators (1.29 vs 1.23) and a more effective defense on the road (0.89 goals conceded on average). Additionally, the hosts concede an average of 2 goals per match at home, which, given the visitors' offensive capabilities (1.11 goals on average away), gives the advantage to the team from Sofia. All key statistical indicators point to a victory for the visitors.

View the statistical overview

Half-by-half

1 : 0
1st half
1 : 2
2nd half

Match statistics

39Possession (%)61
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
14Shots17
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
5Shots on target7
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
1.63xG2.1
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
4Corners10
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
56Dangerous attacks76
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
9Fouls18
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
3Cards3
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929

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.

Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
0.9Goals scored / match1.1
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
1.5Goals conceded / match1.05
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
42%Average possession46%
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
2.7Shots on target / match3.5
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929

Team statswho is more efficient?

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

8.2Shots per match9.35
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
2.7Shots on target3.5
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
11%Shot conversion11.8%
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
42%Possession46%
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
1.05xG for1.27
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
2.01xG against1.63
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929

Shooting quality

Spartak Varna: BalancedLokomotiv Sofia 1929: Balanced
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
Accuracy (shots on target)33%37%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.14
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.330.31

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 is 400% better for: last-5 form.

0.4 pts / match - Spartak Varna · 2 pts / match - Lokomotiv Sofia 1929

Spartak Varna
DLLLD
No win in the last 5 matches
Season result split
15% W45% D40% L
Season (W-D-L)
3-9-8
0.90 pts / match · goal difference -12
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-2-3
0.40 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
2-3-5
Last 5 at home
1-1-3
DWLLL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 0.2Goals conceded: 1.8xG: 0.96Opponent xG: 2.11BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 40%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
WDWWL
Season result split
30% W40% D30% L
Season (W-D-L)
6-8-6
1.30 pts / match · goal difference +1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
4-3-2
Last 5 away
3-1-1
DLWWW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.11Opponent xG: 1.66BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 60%

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.

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 is 22% better for: goals scored per match.

0.9 goals / match - Spartak Varna · 1.1 goals / match - Lokomotiv Sofia 1929

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 is 43% better for: goals conceded per match.

1.5 goals / match - Spartak Varna · 1.05 goals / match - Lokomotiv Sofia 1929

Spartak Varna scoring profile: strong

Spartak Varna scores in 65% of matches (13 of 20 matches), while Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 keeps a clean sheet in 30% (6 of 20 matches).

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 scoring profile: strong

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 scores in 65% of matches (13 of 20 matches), while Spartak Varna keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 matches).

18Goals scored (season)22
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
30Goals conceded (season)21
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
2.4Average goals in match2.15
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
1Goals scored (last 5)7
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
9Goals conceded (last 5)6
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929

How often they score at least...

65%1 goal65%
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
15%2 goals30%
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
10%3 goals15%
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
0%4 goals0%
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929

How often they concede at least...

75%1 goal70%
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
45%2 goals30%
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
20%3 goals5%
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
10%4 goals0%
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929

* 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.

50%
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.10 of 20 matches
48%
League average

Goal patterns

10%BTTS at half-time10%
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
5%BTTS in both halves5%
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
15%Scored in both halves10%
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929

BTTS and goal count

35%Min. 3 goals and BTTS35%
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
10%Min. 3 goals without BTTS5%
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
20%BTTS - last 560%
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929

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

70%Min. 1 goal before half-time60%
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
30%Min. 2 goals before half-time15%
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
5%Min. 3 goals before half-time10%
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929

2nd half

80%Min. 1 goal after half-time65%
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
45%Min. 2 goals after half-time35%
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
10%Min. 3 goals after half-time20%
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929

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 42% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

0.95 pts / match - Spartak Varna · 1.35 pts / match - Lokomotiv Sofia 1929

Spartak Varna - half-time state
20% leading35% draw45% trailing
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 - half-time state
30% leading45% draw25% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

0.95Points per match (1st half)1.35
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
0.3Goals scored (1st half)0.5
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
0.75Goals conceded (1st half)0.35
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
1.05Average goals (1st half)0.85
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
50%Clean sheet before half-time65%
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
70%No goal before half-time65%
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929

After half-time (2nd half)

1.15Points per match (2nd half)1.15
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
0.6Goals scored (2nd half)0.6
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
0.75Goals conceded (2nd half)0.7
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
1.35Average goals (2nd half)1.3
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
40%Clean sheet after half-time45%
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
50%No goal after half-time60%
Spartak VarnaLokomotiv Sofia 1929

Spartak Varna - second-half results

25% W40% D35% L
19
Half-time points
6
Half-time goals
-9
Goal difference (1st half)
23
Second-half points
-3
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.95
PPG before half-time
Lead holding75%

Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 15%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.

Defence after half-time0.0

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 - second-half results

20% W55% D25% L
27
Half-time points
10
Half-time goals
+3
Goal difference (1st half)
23
Second-half points
-2
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.35
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.3

Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Spartak Varna - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match0.600.60
Goals scored / match0.00.2
Goals conceded / match0.81.0
Average goals in match0.81.2
1 goal40%60%
2 goals40%60%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet60%40%
No goal100%80%
Goal difference-4-4
Half-time: 0% leading - 60% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 60% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 0
Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match2.600.80
Goals scored / match1.00.4
Goals conceded / match0.21.0
Average goals in match1.21.4
1 goal80%60%
2 goals20%60%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet80%40%
No goal20%60%
Goal difference+4-3
Half-time: 80% leading - 20% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 80% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 5

* 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.

Spartak Varna
ScoredConceded
2
4
0-15
2
2
16-30
2
9
31-45
4
4
46-60
2
2
61-75
6
9
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
ScoredConceded
2
1
0-15
7
4
16-30
1
2
31-45
3
4
46-60
4
3
61-75
5
7
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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

2.28
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.0 : 1.3
Estimated goal split
home : away
95%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
55%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-100%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
42%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
12%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 8 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Spartak Varna

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.96
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.36
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+2.1 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.15
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.51
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
70%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
135%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.50
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
33% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 11% come in the first quarter-hour.
33%

Lokomotiv Sofia 1929

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.
+0.41
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-5.4 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.17
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.58
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
99%
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.
+0.70
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
23% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 9% come in the first quarter-hour.
23%

* 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

Spartak VarnaLigaLokomotiv Sofia 1929
Average goals in match 2.402.39 2.15
Both teams scored 60%48% 50%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 45%46% 40%
Clean sheets 25%33% 30%
Goal before half-time 70%69% 60%
Goal after half-time 80%70% 65%

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

2.39
Average goals per match
48%
Both teams scored
46%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
33%
Clean sheets
1.29
Home goals / match
1.11
Away goals / match
+16%
Home attack advantage
+14%
Home defence advantage
+8%
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)
70%
1 goal
37%
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. Spartak VarnaGoalDimo Nikolaev Krastev
  2. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Yellow cardIvan Lagundžić
  3. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929SubstitutionOn: Cauê Caruso AlvesOff: Ivan Lagundžić
  4. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Yellow cardReyan Daskalov
  5. Spartak VarnaYellow cardMateo Jurić-Petrašilo
  6. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929GoalSpas Borislavov Delev
  7. Spartak VarnaSubstitutionOn: Petar Rosenov GeorgievOff: Tsvetelin Chunchukov
  8. Spartak VarnaYellow cardPetar Rosenov Georgiev
  9. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929Yellow cardKrasimir Stanoev
  10. Spartak VarnaYellow cardAngel Granchov
  11. Spartak VarnaSubstitutionOn: Ivan AleksievOff: João Pedro Ferreira Lopes
  12. Lokomotiv Sofia 1929GoalErol DostAssist: Ante Aralica

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Previous meeting: Spartak Varna 0 - 1 - 0 Lokomotiv Sofia 1929. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.

FC Lokomotiv Sofia 1929
0 : 0
PFC Spartak 1918 Varna

FAQ

What was the result of Spartak Varna vs Lokomotiv Sofia 1929?

The First League match finished Spartak Varna 2:2 Lokomotiv Sofia 1929. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Spartak Varna vs Lokomotiv Sofia 1929?

Spartak Varna score 0.90 goals per game on average and Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 1.10. The First League average is 2.39 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Spartak Varna's matches and 50% of Lokomotiv Sofia 1929's.

What form are Spartak Varna and Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 in?

Over the last 5 games Spartak Varna have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Spartak Varna vs Lokomotiv Sofia 1929?

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