Very strong pick · fair odds 1.27 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.20Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultLudogorets to win ✓65% · @1.55
Double chanceLudogorets or draw ✓87% · @1.11
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗59% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✓11% · fair 8.70
Ludogorets vs Botev Plovdiv preview and prediction
The match
The First League sees Ludogorets take on Botev Plovdiv on Saturday 15 August, kicking off at 19:15 (WAT) at Huvepharma Arena. Ludogorets are 3rd with 30 points from 13 games (in the top four), while Botev Plovdiv sit 5th on 23 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Ludogorets's last 5: WWDWL Most recently they beat Cherno More Varna 3–2 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Botev Plovdiv's last 5: WWLDW Most recently they beat Spartak Varna 3–2 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 23 February 2026, finished Botev Plovdiv 2–1 Ludogorets.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 2.1 for Ludogorets and 0.9 for Botev Plovdiv. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score in 59% of our simulations.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 79% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Ludogorets 2–0 Botev Plovdiv. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Ludogorets65%fair 1.53 · @1.55
Draw22%fair 4.48 · @4.00
Botev Plovdiv13%fair 7.99 · @5.00
2.98Expected goals
2.12Ludogorets xG
0.85Botev Plovdiv xG
59%Both score
57%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–011%
1–011%
2–110%
1–19%
3–08%
3–17%
From our goals model: Ludogorets 2.1 – 0.9 Botev Plovdiv expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Ludogorets vs Botev Plovdiv?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Ludogorets vs Botev Plovdiv?
On our numbers Ludogorets have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Botev Plovdiv 13%.
How many goals will there be in Ludogorets vs Botev Plovdiv?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ludogorets vs Botev Plovdiv?
Our predicted score is Ludogorets 2–0 Botev Plovdiv, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Ludogorets vs Botev Plovdiv?
Ludogorets vs Botev Plovdiv (First League) kicks off on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 19:15 (West Africa Time) at Huvepharma Arena.
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.
