Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv prediction & analysis
61%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.65 · bookmaker 1.57 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.57Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultBotev Plovdiv to win ✓43% · @2.30
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.33
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · fair 1.29
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗9% · fair 11.20
Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv preview and prediction
The match
Lokomotiv Sofia host Botev Plovdiv in the First League on Friday 30 October, with kick-off at 18:30 (WAT) at Stadion Lokomotiv. Lokomotiv Sofia are 14th with 9 points from 14 games (in the bottom three), while Botev Plovdiv sit 5th on 23 points (in the top half). A gap of 14 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Lokomotiv Sofia's last 5: DWDWL Most recently they drew with Botev Vratsa 1–1 at home. At home they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Botev Plovdiv's last 5: LWWWW Most recently they lost to CSKA 1948 0–4 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game. 5 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Botev Plovdiv arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 1.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 21 July 2026, finished Botev Plovdiv 1–1 Lokomotiv Sofia.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.3 for Lokomotiv Sofia and 1.5 for Botev Plovdiv. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 54%, both teams to score at 61%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Lokomotiv Sofia 34%, draw 22%, Botev Plovdiv 43%.
Both teams to score: yes (61%) at 1.57.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 61% chance at odds of 1.57. Predicted score: Lokomotiv Sofia 1–1 Botev Plovdiv. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Lokomotiv Sofia34%fair 2.90 · @2.80
Draw22%fair 4.51 · @3.10
Botev Plovdiv43%fair 2.31 · @2.30
2.83Expected goals
1.32Lokomotiv Sofia xG
1.51Botev Plovdiv xG
61%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–19%
1–29%
1–08%
2–18%
0–27%
From our goals model: Lokomotiv Sofia 1.3 – 1.5 Botev Plovdiv expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?
On our numbers Lokomotiv Sofia have a 34% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Botev Plovdiv 43%.
How many goals will there be in Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?
Our predicted score is Lokomotiv Sofia 1–1 Botev Plovdiv, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?
Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv (First League) kicks off on Friday 30 October 2026 at 18:30 (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.
