Balkan Botevgrad vs Slivnishki geroy: prediction and stats
Third League - SouthwestSouthwest - 8Kick-off on September 19, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Hristo Botev Izkustven Teren, Botevgrad
The Footlab model makes Balkan Botevgrad the favourite at 50%, against 26% for a draw and 24% for Slivnishki geroy. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Balkan Botevgrad vs Slivnishki geroy?
A very open match: only 64 Elo points separate Balkan Botevgrad (1,485) and Slivnishki geroy (1,421).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Balkan Botevgrad have 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats; Slivnishki geroy have 7, 3 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Botev Ihtiman(home) | 1-0 | Third League - Southwest |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Kyustendil(away) | 1-0 | Third League - Southwest |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Septemvri Simitli(home) | 1-2 | Third League - Southwest |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Strumska Slava(away) | 0-2 | Third League - Southwest |
| May 29, 2026 | Bansko(away) | 2-0 | Third League - Southwest |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Levski Sofia II(home) | 1-0 | Third League - Southwest |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Slavia Sofia II(away) | 2-1 | Third League - Southwest |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Botev Ihtiman(home) | 2-3 | Third League - Southwest |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Kyustendil(away) | 1-2 | Third League - Southwest |
| May 30, 2026 | Slavia Sofia II(home) | 0-3 | Third League - Southwest |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Balkan Botevgrad win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 Slivnishki geroy win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | Slivnishki geroy 1-1 Balkan Botevgrad | Third League - Southwest |
| Oct 4, 2025 | Balkan Botevgrad 1-2 Slivnishki geroy | Third League - Southwest |
| Apr 5, 2025 | Slivnishki geroy 0-1 Balkan Botevgrad | Third League - Southwest |
| Sep 14, 2024 | Balkan Botevgrad 2-1 Slivnishki geroy | Third League - Southwest |
| May 18, 2024 | Balkan Botevgrad 5-1 Slivnishki geroy | Third League - Southwest |
| Nov 3, 2023 | Slivnishki geroy 1-3 Balkan Botevgrad | Third League - Southwest |
Last archived meeting: Slivnishki geroy vs Balkan Botevgrad on Apr 16, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Balkan Botevgrad score 1.3 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Slivnishki geroy score 1.5 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 50% probability of over 2.5 goals and 53% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balkan Botevgrad | 1.3 | 1.1 | 7 | 6/15 | 5/15 |
| Slivnishki geroy | 1.5 | 1.2 | 5 | 8/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Balkan Botevgrad sit 11th in Third League - Southwest (6 points from 4 matches) and Slivnishki geroy sit 8th (6 points from 4 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Slivnishki geroy | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 11 | Balkan Botevgrad | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Balkan Botevgrad vs Slivnishki geroy?
- The Footlab model makes Balkan Botevgrad the favourite at 50%, against 26% for a draw and 24% for Slivnishki geroy.
- Where and when is Balkan Botevgrad vs Slivnishki geroy played?
- Balkan Botevgrad vs Slivnishki geroy is played on September 19, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC) at Hristo Botev Izkustven Teren, in the Third League - Southwest.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 50% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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