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Last 5 matches · 0W-3D-2L · -7 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 0W-2D-3L · -5 goal difference
BetGenius backs Spartak Varna or Draw (Double Chance) at 76% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Spartak Varna welcome Lokomotiv Sofia to the First League in round 10, looking to convert recent solid performances into three points. The hosts sit eighth in the standings with 10 points and have proven difficult to beat in recent weeks, recording three consecutive draws against Slavia Sofia, CSKA Sofia, and Ludogorets.
Lokomotiv Sofia travel to Varna still searching for their first league victory of the campaign. Sitting 13th with four points from nine fixtures, the visitors have drawn four and lost five. Despite their winless record, they have been competitive on the road, drawing four of their five away outings while scoring seven goals.
Head-to-head history at this venue leans towards the home side, with Spartak winning three of the five encounters in Varna, including a 3-0 victory in their most recent clash in May 2026. Given Lokomotiv Sofia's persistent struggle to close out matches and Spartak's defensive resilience, the hosts hold the upper hand.
Combined scoring rate: 2.4 goals per game (Spartak Varna at home plus Lokomotiv Sofia away).
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
the last 9 meetings are split 3-3 with 3 drawn, averaging 2.9 goals a game, both teams scored in 67% of them.
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Spartak Varna have stabilized their form with three straight draws against tough opposition including CSKA Sofia and Ludogorets, losing only once in five home games this season. In contrast, Lokomotiv Sofia remain winless after nine rounds with five defeats and four draws. Spartak have also won three of five head-to-head meetings hosted in Varna.
Published September 18, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
