BULGARIA FIRST LEAGUE
--.--.---- --:--
Stadion Aleksandar Shalamanov
Referee: H. Guteva
Slavia Sofia
Match Timeline
Botev Vratsa
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
17'
D. Malembana · Assist: I. Minchev
Slavia Sofia
🟨
34'
David Malembana
Slavia Sofia
🟥
37'
Radoslav Tsonev
Botev Vratsa
🔄
46'
J. Gallegos ↔ S. Sanyang
Botev Vratsa
🔄
46'
Y. Bornosuzov ↔ V. Naydenov
Botev Vratsa
🔄
46'
D. Genov ↔ M. Petkov
Botev Vratsa
🔄
63'
M. Smolenski ↔ A. Stoyanov
Botev Vratsa
🔄
70'
V. Kazaldzhiev ↔ V. Medved
Slavia Sofia
🔄
70'
D. Malembana ↔ L. Ivanov
Slavia Sofia
🔄
70'
I. Minchev ↔ V. Yotov
Slavia Sofia
🔄
81'
E. Stoev ↔ M. Lazarov
Slavia Sofia
🔄
81'
Y. Guermouche ↔ E. Gogev
Slavia Sofia
🔄
81'
I. Yurukov ↔ M. Ntelo
Botev Vratsa
🟨
84'
Iliyan Stefanov
Slavia Sofia
89'
L. Marin
Botev Vratsa
🟨
90+2'
Sainey Sanyang
Botev Vratsa

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Draw
Probability 38.7%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Probability 81.3%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 74%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Draw
38.7%
-
BTTS BTTS Yes
81.3%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
74%
-
Probability Distribution
Slavia Sofia Win 32.5%
Draw 38.7%
Botev Vratsa Win 28.9%
Expected Goals (xG)
Slavia Sofia1.07
Botev Vratsa0.92
Recent Form (Last 5)
Slavia Sofia Slavia Sofia
WWDLW
36 GF / 33 GA
Botev Vratsa Botev Vratsa
WLDWL
24 GF / 26 GA
Key Stats
1.2
Average Goals Scored
0.8
1.1
Average Goals Conceded
0.87
14
BTTS Yes
9
13
Over 2.5
8
2.89
Shots on Goal
2.3

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Slavia Sofia Slavia Sofia 30 matches
Botev Vratsa Botev Vratsa 30 matches
Slavia Sofia Statistic Botev Vratsa
10 Wins 9
9 Draws 11
11 Losses 10
36 Goals For 24
33 Goals Against 26
1.2 Avg Goals Scored 0.8
1.1 Avg Goals Conceded 0.87
14 BTTS Yes 9
23 Over 1.5 15
13 Over 2.5 8
6 Over 3.5 4
10 Clean Sheets 14
9 Failed To Score 15
2.89 Shots On Goal 2.3
8.22 Total Shots 6.78
3.41 Corners 2.78
34.4% Ball Possession 34.6%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

There is very little separating these two teams on paper, and Slavia Sofia's more proactive style and Botev Vratsa's more cautious structure points toward a competitive game. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Even if this develops into a close game, the analytical lean still edges toward Away Win, with a cautious clean-sheet angle toward Botev Vratsa. Both teams appear likely to operate from a similar base structure, so execution within the same shape could be more decisive than formation itself. There is little separation in the broader season picture, with both sides operating from relatively comparable league positions and points returns. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest.

Slavia Sofia Analysis

So far, Slavia Sofia have built a campaign that leaves them 9 in the table on 39 points from 30 matches. The record of 10 wins, 9 draws, and 11 defeats, together with a 36:33 goal balance, points toward poor form over their recent run. Much of their attacking threat comes through Y. Guermouche (6 goals), Emil Stoev (4 goals), K. Balov (4 goals), with creative support from Ivan Minchev (6 assists), K. Balov (5 assists), Y. Guermouche (3 assists), while at the back they have looked fairly stable. At home, they have returned 6 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses, a split that suggests a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms, they tend to show balanced attacking football.

Botev Vratsa Analysis

So far, Botev Vratsa have built a campaign that leaves them 10 in the table on 38 points from 30 matches. The record of 9 wins, 11 draws, and 10 defeats, together with a 21:24 goal balance, points toward mixed form over their recent run. Much of their attacking threat comes through M. Petkov (6 goals), Daniel Genov (3 goals), R. Tsonev (3 goals), with creative support from R. Tsonev (3 assists), José Gallegos (3 assists), V. Naydenov (3 assists), while at the back they have looked very solid. Away from home, the record of 4 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses points toward a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader style still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Slavia Sofia won 5 times, Botev Vratsa won 6 times, while 4 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 21:23 from Slavia Sofia's perspective. 8 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 10 matches, with an average of 2.93 goals per game.

1X2: Draw
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 1X (71.1%)
Predicted formations: Slavia Sofia 4-2-3-1 / Botev Vratsa 4-2-3-1
H2H summary: Slavia Sofia wins 5, draws 4, Botev Vratsa wins 6

Lineups

Slavia Sofia
Formation
Botev Vratsa
L. Ntumba
L. Ntumba
Diego
Diego
N. Savic
N. Savic
D. Malembana
D. Malembana
L. Marin
L. Marin
M. Dosso
M. Dosso
I. Minchev
🎯
I. Minchev
V. Kazaldzhiev
V. Kazaldzhiev
I. Stefanov
I. Stefanov
E. Stoev
E. Stoev
Y. Guermouche
Y. Guermouche
M. Orlinov
M. Orlinov
T. Ouorou
T. Ouorou
M. Stoev
M. Stoev
L. Boyanov
L. Boyanov
I. Goranov
I. Goranov
R. Tsonev
R. Tsonev
I. Yurukov
I. Yurukov
J. Gallegos
J. Gallegos
D. Genov
D. Genov
M. Smolenski
M. Smolenski
Y. Bornosuzov
Y. Bornosuzov
Slavia Sofia 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
12
L. Ntumba
G
87
Diego
D
4
N. Savic
D
15
D. Malembana
⚽ 17' ↓ 70' 🟨 34'
D
24
L. Marin
⚽ 89'
D
11
M. Dosso
M
73
I. Minchev
🎯 17' ↓ 70'
M
17
V. Kazaldzhiev
↓ 70'
13
I. Stefanov
🟨 84'
M
77
E. Stoev
↓ 81'
M
10
Y. Guermouche
↓ 81'
F
Substitutes
99
I. Andonov
G
14
M. Miletic
F
22
M. Lazarov
↑ 81'
D
2
T. Chung Chan
M
7
E. Gogev
↑ 81'
F
21
V. Medved
↑ 70'
M
6
L. Ivanov
↑ 70'
D
23
B. Todorov
8
V. Yotov
↑ 70'
M
Botev Vratsa 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
94
M. Orlinov
G
6
T. Ouorou
D
36
M. Stoev
D
88
L. Boyanov
D
44
I. Goranov
D
21
R. Tsonev
🟥 37'
M
12
I. Yurukov
↓ 81'
M
17
J. Gallegos
↓ 46'
M
9
D. Genov
↓ 46'
M
24
M. Smolenski
↓ 63'
M
19
Y. Bornosuzov
↓ 46'
F
Substitutes
1
L. Vasilev
G
3
S. Sanyang
↑ 46' 🟨 90+2'
D
20
M. Ntelo
↑ 81'
F
91
D. Polonskyi
M
81
K. Hadji
M
97
V. Naydenov
↑ 46'
M
55
D. Jovicic
D
79
M. Petkov
↑ 46'
F
8
A. Stoyanov
↑ 63'
M
Last matches: Slavia Sofia
22.05.26
Fir
Slavia Sofia
Montana
2
0
W
18.05.26
Fir
Slavia Sofia
Lokomotiv Sofia
0
2
L
13.05.26
Fir
Slavia Sofia
Dobrudzha
0
2
L
10.05.26
Fir
Slavia Sofia
Spartak Varna
1
2
L
06.05.26
Fir
Slavia Sofia
Septemvri Sofia
2
1
W
02.05.26
Fir
Slavia Sofia
Beroe
0
3
L
16.04.26
Fir
Slavia Sofia
Montana
0
0
D
10.04.26
Fir
Slavia Sofia
Septemvri Sofia
1
2
L
05.04.26
Fir
Slavia Sofia
Cherno More Varna
3
1
W
20.03.26
Fir
Slavia Sofia
Botev Plovdiv
0
1
L
13.03.26
Fir
Slavia Sofia
Lokomotiv Sofia
1
1
D
06.03.26
Fir
Slavia Sofia
Spartak Varna
4
0
W
03.03.26
Fir
Slavia Sofia
Beroe
3
0
W
27.02.26
Fir
Slavia Sofia
CSKA 1948
0
2
L
21.02.26
Fir
Slavia Sofia
CSKA Sofia
0
1
L
14.02.26
Fir
Slavia Sofia
Arda Kardzhali
1
2
L
08.02.26
Fir
Slavia Sofia
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
0
2
L
31.01.26
Fri
Slavia Sofia
Marek
2
2
D
25.01.26
Fri
Slavia Sofia
FK Tobol Kostanay
0
1
L
24.01.26
Fri
Slavia Sofia
Tikveš
1
1
D
Last matches: Botev Vratsa
27.06.26
Fri
Botev Vratsa
Levski Sofia
1
1
D
22.05.26
Fir
Botev Vratsa
Beroe
3
0
W
18.05.26
Fir
Botev Vratsa
Dobrudzha
2
1
W
14.05.26
Fir
Botev Vratsa
Montana
1
0
W
10.05.26
Fir
Botev Vratsa
Septemvri Sofia
1
1
D
05.05.26
Fir
Botev Vratsa
Lokomotiv Sofia
2
2
D
02.05.26
Fir
Botev Vratsa
Spartak Varna
2
1
W
14.04.26
Fir
Botev Vratsa
Lokomotiv Sofia
3
2
W
10.04.26
Fir
Botev Vratsa
CSKA 1948
0
1
L
06.04.26
Fir
Botev Vratsa
Septemvri Sofia
0
0
D
22.03.26
Fir
Botev Vratsa
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
1
2
L
14.03.26
Fir
Botev Vratsa
Botev Plovdiv
3
1
W
07.03.26
Fir
Botev Vratsa
Arda Kardzhali
1
0
W
04.03.26
Fir
Botev Vratsa
CSKA Sofia
0
1
L
28.02.26
Fir
Botev Vratsa
Beroe
0
0
D
20.02.26
Fir
Botev Vratsa
Cherno More Varna
0
0
D
16.02.26
Fir
Botev Vratsa
Dobrudzha
0
0
D
07.02.26
Fir
Botev Vratsa
Levski Sofia
1
3
L
01.02.26
Fri
Botev Vratsa
Ararat-Armenia
0
0
D
28.01.26
Fri
Botev Vratsa
Vejle
1
1
D
H2H: Slavia Sofia vs Botev Vratsa
26.04.26
H2H
Slavia Sofia
Botev Vratsa
1
1
D
24.11.25
H2H
Botev Vratsa
Slavia Sofia
0
1
W
11.10.25
H2H
Slavia Sofia
Botev Vratsa
3
3
D
20.07.25
H2H
Slavia Sofia
Botev Vratsa
2
2
D
25.05.25
H2H
Botev Vratsa
Slavia Sofia
2
1
L
14.04.25
H2H
Slavia Sofia
Botev Vratsa
4
2
W
01.11.24
H2H
Botev Vratsa
Slavia Sofia
3
2
L
22.03.24
H2H
Slavia Sofia
Botev Vratsa
1
3
L
10.11.23
H2H
Slavia Sofia
Botev Vratsa
1
0
W
24.07.23
H2H
Botev Vratsa
Slavia Sofia
2
0
L
05.03.23
H2H
Botev Vratsa
Slavia Sofia
1
0
L
22.08.22
H2H
Slavia Sofia
Botev Vratsa
2
1
W
08.04.22
H2H
Botev Vratsa
Slavia Sofia
2
1
L
30.10.21
H2H
Slavia Sofia
Botev Vratsa
1
0
W
18.05.21
H2H
Botev Vratsa
Slavia Sofia
1
1
D
Last matches: Slavia Sofia
22.05.26
Fir
Slavia Sofia
Montana
2
0
W
13.05.26
Fir
Slavia Sofia
Dobrudzha
0
2
L
06.05.26
Fir
Slavia Sofia
Septemvri Sofia
2
1
W
10.04.26
Fir
Slavia Sofia
Septemvri Sofia
1
2
L
20.03.26
Fir
Slavia Sofia
Botev Plovdiv
0
1
L
06.03.26
Fir
Slavia Sofia
Spartak Varna
4
0
W
27.02.26
Fir
Slavia Sofia
CSKA 1948
0
2
L
08.02.26
Fir
Slavia Sofia
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
0
2
L
31.01.26
Fri
Slavia Sofia
Marek
2
2
D
25.01.26
Fri
Slavia Sofia
FK Tobol Kostanay
0
1
L
24.01.26
Fri
Slavia Sofia
Tikveš
1
1
D
21.01.26
Fri
Slavia Sofia
Enisey
4
0
W
17.01.26
Fri
Slavia Sofia
Mladost Lucani
1
1
D
04.12.25
Fir
Slavia Sofia
Levski Sofia
2
0
W
30.11.25
Fir
Slavia Sofia
Dobrudzha
3
1
W
09.11.25
Fir
Slavia Sofia
Montana
2
1
W
25.10.25
Fir
Slavia Sofia
Cherno More Varna
0
0
D
03.10.25
Fir
Slavia Sofia
Lokomotiv Sofia
2
0
W
21.09.25
Fir
Slavia Sofia
Beroe
0
0
D
30.08.25
Fir
Slavia Sofia
CSKA Sofia
2
2
D
H2H at home: Slavia Sofia
26.04.26
H2H
Slavia Sofia
Botev Vratsa
1
1
D
11.10.25
H2H
Slavia Sofia
Botev Vratsa
3
3
D
20.07.25
H2H
Slavia Sofia
Botev Vratsa
2
2
D
14.04.25
H2H
Slavia Sofia
Botev Vratsa
4
2
W
22.03.24
H2H
Slavia Sofia
Botev Vratsa
1
3
L
10.11.23
H2H
Slavia Sofia
Botev Vratsa
1
0
W
22.08.22
H2H
Slavia Sofia
Botev Vratsa
2
1
W
30.10.21
H2H
Slavia Sofia
Botev Vratsa
1
0
W
Last matches: Botev Vratsa
27.06.26
Fri
Botev Vratsa
Levski Sofia
1
1
D
18.05.26
Fir
Botev Vratsa
Dobrudzha
2
1
W
05.05.26
Fir
Botev Vratsa
Lokomotiv Sofia
2
2
D
10.04.26
Fir
Botev Vratsa
CSKA 1948
0
1
L
06.04.26
Fir
Botev Vratsa
Septemvri Sofia
0
0
D
14.03.26
Fir
Botev Vratsa
Botev Plovdiv
3
1
W
04.03.26
Fir
Botev Vratsa
CSKA Sofia
0
1
L
20.02.26
Fir
Botev Vratsa
Cherno More Varna
0
0
D
07.02.26
Fir
Botev Vratsa
Levski Sofia
1
3
L
30.11.25
Fir
Botev Vratsa
Ludogorets
0
2
L
08.11.25
Fir
Botev Vratsa
Lokomotiv Sofia
1
0
W
17.10.25
Fir
Botev Vratsa
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
0
3
L
28.09.25
Fir
Botev Vratsa
Arda Kardzhali
2
0
W
12.09.25
Fir
Botev Vratsa
Beroe
0
2
L
24.08.25
Fir
Botev Vratsa
Dobrudzha
2
0
W
08.08.25
Fir
Botev Vratsa
Montana
0
0
D
01.08.25
Fir
Botev Vratsa
Spartak Varna
1
1
D
20.07.25
Fir
Botev Vratsa
Slavia Sofia
2
2
D
H2H away: Botev Vratsa
26.04.26
H2H
Slavia Sofia
Botev Vratsa
1
1
D
11.10.25
H2H
Slavia Sofia
Botev Vratsa
3
3
D
20.07.25
H2H
Slavia Sofia
Botev Vratsa
2
2
D
14.04.25
H2H
Slavia Sofia
Botev Vratsa
4
2
L
22.03.24
H2H
Slavia Sofia
Botev Vratsa
1
3
W
10.11.23
H2H
Slavia Sofia
Botev Vratsa
1
0
L
22.08.22
H2H
Slavia Sofia
Botev Vratsa
2
1
L
30.10.21
H2H
Slavia Sofia
Botev Vratsa
1
0
L

Standings

A PFG: Regular season
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 30 22 4 4 64:22 42 70
D W D W W
2 30 17 9 4 57:20 37 60
L D W W W
3 30 18 5 7 50:31 19 59
W W L W W
4 30 16 8 6 43:23 20 56
D W W W L
5 30 11 13 6 30:33 -3 46
D D W W W
6 30 11 11 8 33:26 7 44
L D L L W
7 30 12 8 10 33:27 6 44
W L W W W
8 30 11 7 12 40:37 3 40
W D W W L
9 30 10 9 11 36:33 3 39
D L W L D
10 30 9 11 10 24:26 -2 38
W L D L W
11 30 9 10 11 40:39 1 37
L W L L W
12 30 5 12 13 25:50 -25 27
D W L L L
13 30 7 5 18 23:43 -20 26
L L D L L
14 30 7 5 18 25:58 -33 26
D W D L L
15 30 4 11 15 19:44 -25 23
D L L W L
16 30 3 8 19 15:45 -30 17
D L L L L
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