Botev Plovdiv vs Arda Kardzhali: result 1-2 and analysis
First LeagueConference League Group - 34Kick-off on May 12, 2026 at 05:15 PM (UTC)Stadion Hristo Botev, Plovdiv
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What was the result of Botev Plovdiv vs Arda Kardzhali?
Arda Kardzhali won 1-2 on May 12, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 61′C. HüseynovArda Kardzhali
- 68′C. MeottiBotev Plovdiv
- 70′C. HüseynovArda Kardzhali
Official lineup for Botev Plovdiv vs Arda Kardzhali
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Botev Plovdiv
4-2-3-1- 30Franklin Mascote
- 90S. Kalu
- 7N. Iliev
- 88W. Chimezie
- 45Edson Martinho da Silva
- 14Carlos Algarra
- 27B. Hein
- 42I. Videv
- 87S. Petrov
- 19A. Conté
- 29D. Naumov
Arda Kardzhali
4-2-3-1- 30W. Samaké
- 11Andre Shinyashiki
- 20S. Yusein
- 8A. Kabov
- 80L. Kotev
- 18C. Hüseynov
- 35D. Velkovski
- 4David Akintola Idowu
- 6P. Krachunov
- 93F. Eboa Eboa
- 1A. Gospodinov
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Botev Plovdiv have 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats; Arda Kardzhali have 6, 4 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2026 | Cherno More Varna(away) | 0-2 | First League |
| May 3, 2026 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv(home) | 0-2 | First League |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Arda Kardzhali(away) | 2-0 | First League |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Dobrudzha(away) | 3-0 | First League |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv(home) | 1-1 | First League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv(away) | 0-2 | First League |
| May 3, 2026 | Cherno More Varna(home) | 0-0 | First League |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv(away) | 1-1 | Cup |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Botev Plovdiv(home) | 0-2 | First League |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv(home) | 0-4 | Cup |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Botev Plovdiv win, 2 draws, 3 Arda Kardzhali wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | Arda Kardzhali 0-2 Botev Plovdiv | First League |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Arda Kardzhali 0-0 Botev Plovdiv | First League |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Botev Plovdiv 0-5 Arda Kardzhali | First League |
| Mar 9, 2025 | Botev Plovdiv 1-1 Arda Kardzhali | First League |
| Sep 23, 2024 | Arda Kardzhali 1-0 Botev Plovdiv | First League |
| May 27, 2024 | Botev Plovdiv 0-1 Arda Kardzhali | First League |
Last archived meeting: Arda Kardzhali vs Botev Plovdiv on Apr 26, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Botev Plovdiv score 1.3 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; Arda Kardzhali score 0.9 and concede 0.9.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botev Plovdiv | 1.3 | 0.9 | 7 | 4/15 | 6/15 |
| Arda Kardzhali | 0.9 | 0.9 | 6 | 4/15 | 4/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Botev Plovdiv sit 5th in First League (22 points from 13 matches) and Arda Kardzhali sit 6th (21 points from 13 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Botev Plovdiv | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 20 | 22 |
| 6 | Arda Kardzhali | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 19 | 21 |
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