Botev Plovdiv vs Arda Kardzhali: result 1-1 and analysis
First LeagueMatchday 24Kick-off on March 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM (UTC)Stadion Hristo Botev, Plovdiv
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What was the result of Botev Plovdiv vs Arda Kardzhali?
Botev Plovdiv and Arda Kardzhali drew 1-1 on March 9, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 3′I. PopovBotev Plovdiv
- 84′C. OfforArda Kardzhali (pen.)
Official lineup for Botev Plovdiv vs Arda Kardzhali
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Botev Plovdiv
4-2-3-1- 99Aleksa Maraš
- 4E. Ukaki
- 10I. Popov
- 7S. Akere
- 28Y. Karabelyov
- 88A. Korošec
- 19G. Zlatanov
- 52J. Amofa
- 79A. Chernev
- 38K. Balogiannis
- 1H. Bernat
Arda Kardzhali
4-2-3-1- 9C. Offor
- 98S. Kovachev
- 19T. Yordanov
- 99S. Ivanov
- 10B. Tsonev
- 80L. Kotev
- 35D. Velkovski
- 6P. Krachunov
- 93F. Eboa Eboa
- 21V. Velev
- 1A. Gospodinov
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Botev Plovdiv have 2 wins, 4 draws and 9 defeats; Arda Kardzhali have 6, 3 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2025 | Slavia Sofia(away) | 2-3 | First League |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Ludogorets(away) | 0-0 | Cup |
| Feb 22, 2025 | CSKA Sofia(home) | 0-3 | First League |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Spartak Varna(away) | 0-1 | First League |
| Feb 9, 2025 | Hebar 1918(home) | 1-1 | First League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2025 | CSKA 1948(home) | 1-0 | First League |
| Feb 26, 2025 | CSKA Sofia(away) | 1-2 | Cup |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Slavia Sofia(home) | 1-1 | First League |
| Feb 16, 2025 | CSKA Sofia(away) | 0-2 | First League |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Spartak Varna(home) | 2-2 | First League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Botev Plovdiv win, 0 draws, 5 Arda Kardzhali wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2024 | Arda Kardzhali 1-0 Botev Plovdiv | First League |
| May 27, 2024 | Botev Plovdiv 0-1 Arda Kardzhali | First League |
| May 11, 2024 | Arda Kardzhali 2-1 Botev Plovdiv | First League |
| Dec 1, 2023 | Arda Kardzhali 0-2 Botev Plovdiv | First League |
| Aug 4, 2023 | Botev Plovdiv 0-2 Arda Kardzhali | First League |
| Jun 6, 2023 | Botev Plovdiv 0-3 Arda Kardzhali | First League |
Last archived meeting: Arda Kardzhali vs Botev Plovdiv on Sep 23, 2024
How many goals should we expect?
Botev Plovdiv score 1.2 and concede 1.8 goals per match over their last 15; Arda Kardzhali score 1.3 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botev Plovdiv | 1.2 | 1.8 | 3 | 9/15 | 9/15 |
| Arda Kardzhali | 1.3 | 1.3 | 6 | 5/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Botev Plovdiv sit 5th in First League (23 points from 14 matches) and Arda Kardzhali sit 6th (21 points from 14 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Botev Plovdiv | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 21 | 23 |
| 6 | Arda Kardzhali | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
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