Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv: result 1-1 and analysis
First LeagueMatchday 29Kick-off on April 8, 2026 at 05:30 PM (UTC)Stadion Hristo Botev, Plovdiv
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What was the result of Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv?
Botev Plovdiv and Lokomotiv Plovdiv drew 1-1 on April 8, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 23′C. ItuLokomotiv Plovdiv
- 45′T. NedelevBotev Plovdiv (pen.)
Official lineup for Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Botev Plovdiv
4-2-3-1- 30Franklin Mascote
- 90S. Kalu
- 8T. Nedelev
- 10E. Rodríguez
- 45Edson Martinho da Silva
- 77Lucas Araújo
- 38K. Balogiannis
- 4N. Soldo
- 42I. Videv
- 17N. Minkov
- 29D. Naumov
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
4-2-3-1- 77J. Zwarts
- 7Sevi Idriz
- 39P. Umarbayev
- 94C. Itu
- 3M. Trdan
- 22I. Ivanov
- 5T. Pavlov
- 4A. Chindriş
- 23M. Ruskov
- 2Adrián Cova
- 1B. Milosavljevic
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Botev Plovdiv have 9 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats; Lokomotiv Plovdiv have 8, 5 and 2.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2026 | Spartak Varna(home) | 5-0 | First League |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Lokomotiv Sofia(home) | 3-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Slavia Sofia(away) | 1-0 | First League |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Botev Vratsa(home) | 1-3 | First League |
| Mar 8, 2026 | CSKA 1948(away) | 0-0 | First League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | Lokomotiv Sofia(home) | 1-0 | First League |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Botev Vratsa(away) | 2-1 | First League |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Septemvri Sofia(home) | 1-0 | First League |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Levski Sofia(away) | 0-1 | First League |
| Mar 5, 2026 | CSKA 1948(home) | 0-5 | First League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Botev Plovdiv win, 4 draws, 1 Lokomotiv Plovdiv win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1-0 Botev Plovdiv | Cup |
| Dec 1, 2024 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv 0-1 Botev Plovdiv | First League |
| Jul 28, 2024 | Botev Plovdiv 2-2 Lokomotiv Plovdiv | First League |
| Nov 3, 2023 | Botev Plovdiv 0-0 Lokomotiv Plovdiv | First League |
| Jul 16, 2023 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1-1 Botev Plovdiv | First League |
| Mar 19, 2023 | Botev Plovdiv 1-1 Lokomotiv Plovdiv | First League |
Last archived meeting: Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Botev Plovdiv on Feb 12, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Botev Plovdiv score 1.5 and concede 0.6 goals per match over their last 15; Lokomotiv Plovdiv score 1.1 and concede 0.7.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botev Plovdiv | 1.5 | 0.6 | 10 | 3/15 | 6/15 |
| Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 1.1 | 0.7 | 8 | 5/15 | 3/15 |
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 Lokomotiv Plovdiv sit 11th (12 points from 14 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Botev Plovdiv | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 21 | 23 |
| 11 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 12 |
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