Slavia Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv preview and prediction
The match
Slavia Sofia host Botev Plovdiv in the First League on Friday 20 March, with kick-off at 17:00 (WAT) at Stadion Aleksandar Shalamanov. Slavia Sofia are 8th with 14 points from 14 games (in the bottom half), while Botev Plovdiv sit 5th on 23 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Slavia Sofia's last 5: DWWLL Most recently they drew with Lokomotiv Sofia 1–1 away. They average 1.6 scored and 0.8 conceded. 2 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Botev Plovdiv's last 5: DWDWL Most recently they drew with CSKA 1948 0–0 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.4 for Slavia Sofia and 1.2 for Botev Plovdiv. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 48%, both teams to score at 59%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Slavia Sofia 44%, draw 21%, Botev Plovdiv 36%.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.67.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 73% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Slavia Sofia 1–1 Botev Plovdiv. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Slavia Sofia44%fair 2.29 · @2.38
Draw21%fair 4.80 · @3.35
Botev Plovdiv36%fair 2.82 · @2.62
2.54Expected goals
1.36Slavia Sofia xG
1.18Botev Plovdiv xG
59%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
1–011%
0–19%
2–19%
0–08%
1–27%
From our goals model: Slavia Sofia 1.4 – 1.2 Botev Plovdiv expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Slavia Sofia to win✗
44%
2.29
2.38
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
59%
1.70
1.67
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
73%
1.38
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
52%
1.94
1.85
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
73%
1.37
1.30
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
44%
2.29
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Slavia Sofia / FT Slavia Sofia✗
24%
4.22
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.64
–
Form
Slavia Sofia – last 5
DWWLL
13 Mar
@ Lokomotiv Sofia
1–1
D
6 Mar
vs Spartak Varna
4–0
W
3 Mar
@ Beroe
3–0
W
27 Feb
vs CSKA 1948
0–2
L
21 Feb
@ CSKA Sofia
0–1
L
1.6Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
20%Both scored
40%Over 2.5
Botev Plovdiv – last 5
DWDWL
8 Mar
@ CSKA 1948
0–0
D
3 Mar
vs Septemvri Sofia
2–0
W
27 Feb
@ Montana
0–0
D
23 Feb
vs Ludogorets
2–1
W
15 Feb
@ Levski Sofia
0–3
L
0.8Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
20%Both scored
40%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Slavia Sofia and Botev Plovdiv.
What is the prediction for Slavia Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Slavia Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?
On our numbers Slavia Sofia have a 44% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Botev Plovdiv 36%.
How many goals will there be in Slavia Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Slavia Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?
Our predicted score is Slavia Sofia 1–1 Botev Plovdiv, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Slavia Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?
Slavia Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv (First League) kicks off on Friday 20 March 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Stadion Aleksandar Shalamanov.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
