Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Vratsa prediction & analysis
79%
Footrivo pick
Lokomotiv Sofia or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.26 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultLokomotiv Sofia to win ✗53% · @1.95
Double chanceLokomotiv Sofia or draw ✓79% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓57% · @1.75
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗74% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗12% · fair 8.10
Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Vratsa preview and prediction
The match
Botev Vratsa travel to Stadion Lokomotiv in the First League on Tuesday 5 May (18:00 WAT) to face Lokomotiv Sofia. Lokomotiv Sofia are 14th with 9 points from 14 games (in the bottom three), while Botev Vratsa sit 13th on 10 points (in the bottom three). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Lokomotiv Sofia's last 5: WDLWL Most recently they beat Dobrudzha 3–0 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Botev Vratsa's last 5: DWLDL Most recently they drew with Slavia Sofia 1–1 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 4. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Lokomotiv Sofia arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 0.8.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 14 April 2026, finished Botev Vratsa 3–2 Lokomotiv Sofia.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.5 for Lokomotiv Sofia and 1.0 for Botev Vratsa. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 47%, both teams to score at 57%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Lokomotiv Sofia 53%, draw 26%, Botev Vratsa 21%.
Safer route: Lokomotiv Sofia or draw (79%) at 1.22.
Both teams to score: yes (57%) at 1.75.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Lokomotiv Sofia or draw – a 79% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Lokomotiv Sofia 1–0 Botev Vratsa. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Lokomotiv Sofia53%fair 1.89 · @1.95
Draw26%fair 3.82 · @3.30
Botev Vratsa21%fair 4.80 · @3.45
2.49Expected goals
1.50Lokomotiv Sofia xG
1.00Botev Vratsa xG
57%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–012%
1–112%
2–09%
2–19%
0–08%
0–18%
From our goals model: Lokomotiv Sofia 1.5 – 1.0 Botev Vratsa expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Vratsa?
Our pick is Lokomotiv Sofia or draw with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Vratsa?
On our numbers Lokomotiv Sofia have a 53% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Botev Vratsa 21%.
How many goals will there be in Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Vratsa?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Vratsa?
Our predicted score is Lokomotiv Sofia 1–0 Botev Vratsa, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Vratsa?
Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Vratsa (First League) kicks off on Tuesday 5 May 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time) at Stadion Lokomotiv.
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.
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