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Last 4 matches · 4W-0D-0L · +10 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 1W-0D-4L · -5 goal difference
BetGenius backs Botev Plovdiv or Draw (Double Chance) at 74% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
The Plovdiv derby arrives at a pivotal moment in the First League campaign, with seventh-placed Botev Plovdiv hosting eleventh-placed Lokomotiv Plovdiv. Botev enter the fixture on 10 points following a high-scoring 3-2 away victory against Arda Kardzhali, looking to maintain their spot in the Conference League qualification group.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv snapped a five-match losing run by edging Cherno More Varna 1-0 last time out. However, their away form remains a major concern heading into this derby. The visitors have lost all four of their away league fixtures this season, failing to score a single goal on their travels while conceding six.
Derby history between the two clubs has traditionally been tight and low-scoring, with five of their last nine head-to-head meetings finishing level and only 22.2 percent exceeding 2.5 total goals. Botev's superior offensive output on home soil gives them the upper hand, but historical parity suggests a closely fought contest.
Combined scoring rate: 1.5 goals per game (Botev Plovdiv at home plus Lokomotiv Plovdiv away).
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | CSKA SofiaPromotion - efbet League (Championship Group) | 11 | +18 | 27 |
| 3 | LudogoretsPromotion - efbet League (Championship Group) | 10 | +14 | 26 |
| 4 | CSKA 1948Promotion - efbet League (Championship Group) | 12 | +12 | 25 |
| 5 | Botev PlovdivPromotion - efbet League (Conference League Group) | 12 | -1 | 19 |
| 6 | Arda KardzhaliPromotion - efbet League (Conference League Group) | 11 | -2 | 17 |
| 7 | Spartak VarnaPromotion - efbet League (Conference League Group) | 11 | -4 | 13 |
| 8 | Slavia SofiaPromotion - efbet League (Conference League Group) | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 9 | Botev Vratsaefbet League (Relegation Group) | 11 | -11 | 9 |
| 10 | Dunav Ruseefbet League (Relegation Group) | 11 | -8 | 8 |
| 11 | Lokomotiv Plovdivefbet League (Relegation Group) | 11 | -8 | 8 |
| 12 | Lokomotiv Sofiaefbet League (Relegation Group) | 11 | -7 | 8 |
| 13 | Septemvri Sofiaefbet League (Relegation Group) | 11 | -11 | 8 |
| 14 | Cherno More Varnaefbet League (Relegation Group) | 11 | -11 | 6 |
Lokomotiv Plovdiv have won 3 of the last 9 meetings, averaging 1.9 goals a game, only 22% went over 2.5.
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Botev Plovdiv have taken seven points from four home games, scoring six goals in the process. In contrast, Lokomotiv Plovdiv have suffered four defeats in four away outings without finding the net. While the visitors possess a resilient derby record with five draws in the last nine meetings, their offensive struggles on the road heavily favour Botev avoiding defeat.
Published September 12, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
