The First League sees Dunav Ruse take on Botev Vratsa on Saturday 19 September, kicking off at 12:00 (WAT) at Gradski Stadium. Dunav Ruse are 10th with 12 points from 14 games (in the bottom half), while Botev Vratsa sit 13th on 10 points (in the bottom three). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Dunav Ruse's last 5: LLDLW Most recently they lost to CSKA 1948 1–2 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Botev Vratsa's last 5: DWLWL Most recently they drew with Levski Sofia 0–0 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Botev Vratsa arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.2 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.3 for Dunav Ruse and 1.4 for Botev Vratsa. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 51%, both teams to score at 52%.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 52% chance at odds of 1.85. Predicted score: Dunav Ruse 1–1 Botev Vratsa. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Dunav Ruse34%fair 2.92 · @2.70
Draw23%fair 4.27 · @2.90
Botev Vratsa42%fair 2.36 · @2.45
2.72Expected goals
1.27Dunav Ruse xG
1.45Botev Vratsa xG
52%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–110%
1–29%
1–08%
2–18%
0–27%
From our goals model: Dunav Ruse 1.3 – 1.4 Botev Vratsa 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
Botev Vratsa to win✗
42%
2.36
2.45
Double chance
Either team to win✗
77%
1.31
1.35
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
52%
1.93
1.85
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.32
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
51%
1.96
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
71%
1.41
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
42%
2.38
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Botev Vratsa / FT Botev Vratsa✗
24%
4.13
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
10%
10.48
–
Form
Dunav Ruse – last 6
LLDLWL
12 Sep
@ CSKA 1948
1–2
L
7 Sep
vs Slavia Sofia
0–1
L
31 Aug
vs Lokomotiv Sofia
2–2
D
21 Aug
@ Cherno More Varna
1–3
L
16 Aug
@ Lokomotiv Plovdiv
2–1
W
8 Aug
vs Arda Kardzhali
0–2
L
1.0Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Botev Vratsa – last 6
DWLWLL
13 Sep
vs Levski Sofia
0–0
D
4 Sep
@ Septemvri Sofia
3–2
W
31 Aug
@ Arda Kardzhali
0–2
L
24 Aug
vs Botev Plovdiv
1–0
W
16 Aug
@ CSKA Sofia
0–5
L
10 Aug
vs Slavia Sofia
0–3
L
0.7Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
17%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Dunav Ruse and Botev Vratsa.
What is the prediction for Dunav Ruse vs Botev Vratsa?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 52% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.85.
Who will win Dunav Ruse vs Botev Vratsa?
On our numbers Dunav Ruse have a 34% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Botev Vratsa 42%.
How many goals will there be in Dunav Ruse vs Botev Vratsa?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Dunav Ruse vs Botev Vratsa?
Our predicted score is Dunav Ruse 1–1 Botev Vratsa, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Dunav Ruse vs Botev Vratsa?
Dunav Ruse vs Botev Vratsa (First League) kicks off on Saturday 19 September 2026 at 12:00 (West Africa Time) at Gradski Stadium.
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.
