The First League sees Ludogorets take on Slavia Sofia on Saturday 22 August, kicking off at 17:00 (WAT) at Huvepharma Arena. Ludogorets are 3rd with 30 points from 13 games (in the top four), while Slavia Sofia sit 8th on 14 points (in the bottom half). A gap of 16 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Ludogorets's last 5: WWWDW Most recently they beat Botev Plovdiv 2–0 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Slavia Sofia's last 5: WDLDW Most recently they beat Botev Vratsa 3–0 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.9 for Ludogorets and 0.6 for Slavia Sofia. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 51%, both teams to score at 51%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Ludogorets 68%, draw 22%, Slavia Sofia 10%.
Both teams to score: yes (51%) at 1.93.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 70% chance at odds of 1.45. Predicted score: Ludogorets 1–0 Slavia Sofia. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Ludogorets68%fair 1.47 · @1.30
Draw22%fair 4.60 · @4.60
Slavia Sofia10%fair 9.80 · @8.60
2.53Expected goals
1.92Ludogorets xG
0.61Slavia Sofia xG
51%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–015%
2–015%
3–09%
1–19%
2–19%
0–08%
From our goals model: Ludogorets 1.9 – 0.6 Slavia Sofia 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
Ludogorets to win✗
68%
1.47
1.30
Double chance
Ludogorets or draw✓
90%
1.11
1.01
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
51%
1.97
1.93
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.34
1.20
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
51%
1.94
1.65
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
70%
1.44
1.45
Half-time result
Ludogorets ahead at half-time✗
48%
2.08
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Ludogorets / FT Ludogorets✗
44%
2.26
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
15%
6.54
–
Form
Ludogorets – last 6
WWWDWL
15 Aug
vs Botev Plovdiv
2–0
W
9 Aug
@ Cherno More Varna
3–2
W
2 Aug
vs Botev Vratsa
2–1
W
30 Jul
vs Hapoel Tel Aviv
2–2
D
27 Jul
@ Dunav Ruse
2–0
W
23 Jul
@ Hapoel Tel Aviv
0–2
L
1.8Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Slavia Sofia – last 6
WDLDWW
10 Aug
@ Botev Vratsa
3–0
W
31 Jul
vs Lokomotiv Sofia
1–1
D
24 Jul
@ Arda Kardzhali
0–1
L
20 Jul
vs CSKA Sofia
0–0
D
11 Jul
vs Montana
7–2
W
4 Jul
@ Septemvri Sofia
3–2
W
2.3Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Ludogorets and Slavia Sofia.
What is the prediction for Ludogorets vs Slavia Sofia?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.45.
Who will win Ludogorets vs Slavia Sofia?
On our numbers Ludogorets have a 68% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Slavia Sofia 10%.
How many goals will there be in Ludogorets vs Slavia Sofia?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ludogorets vs Slavia Sofia?
Our predicted score is Ludogorets 1–0 Slavia Sofia, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Ludogorets vs Slavia Sofia?
Ludogorets vs Slavia Sofia (First League) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 17:00 (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.
