Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Sofia: result 0-1 and analysis
First LeagueRegular Season - 4Kick-off on August 10, 2025 at 06:15 PM (UTC)Stadion Hristo Botev, Plovdiv
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What was the result of Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Sofia?
Lokomotiv Sofia won 0-1 on August 10, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 29′E. DostLokomotiv Sofia
Official lineup for Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Sofia
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Botev Plovdiv
- 9D. Mitkov
- 7N. Iliev
- 8T. Nedelev
- 17N. Minkov
- 25O. Abraham
- 28Henrique Jocú
- 2Noga
- 4N. Soldo
- 38K. Balogiannis
- 42I. Videv
- 29D. Naumov
Lokomotiv Sofia
- 7S. Delev
- 8Luann
- 29A. Aralica
- 2D. Ali
- 5E. Dost
- 27P. Galchev
- 31K. Stanoev
- 4S. Dembele
- 22R. Daskalov
- 91R. Bidounga
- 99M. Velichkov
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Botev Plovdiv have 3 wins, 6 draws and 6 defeats; Lokomotiv Sofia have 7, 6 and 2.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2025 | Arda Kardzhali(home) | 0-5 | First League |
| Jul 27, 2025 | Cherno More Varna(away) | 1-2 | First League |
| Jul 19, 2025 | CSKA Sofia(home) | 1-1 | First League |
| May 26, 2025 | CSKA Sofia(home) | 0-4 | First League |
| May 18, 2025 | Spartak Varna(away) | 1-2 | First League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2025 | Montana(home) | 3-0 | First League |
| Jul 27, 2025 | Arda Kardzhali(away) | 1-1 | First League |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Cherno More Varna(home) | 1-1 | First League |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv(away) | 1-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 25, 2025 | Hebar 1918(home) | 3-0 | First League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 5 Botev Plovdiv wins, 1 draw, 0 Lokomotiv Sofia wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2025 | Lokomotiv Sofia 1-1 Botev Plovdiv | First League |
| Dec 15, 2024 | Lokomotiv Sofia 1-5 Botev Plovdiv | Cup |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Botev Plovdiv 2-0 Lokomotiv Sofia | First League |
| Apr 21, 2024 | Lokomotiv Sofia 0-4 Botev Plovdiv | First League |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Botev Plovdiv 6-0 Lokomotiv Sofia | First League |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Lokomotiv Sofia 1-2 Botev Plovdiv | First League |
Last archived meeting: Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv on Apr 18, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Botev Plovdiv score 1.3 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; Lokomotiv Sofia score 1.6 and concede 0.9.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botev Plovdiv | 1.3 | 1.9 | 3 | 8/15 | 9/15 |
| Lokomotiv Sofia | 1.6 | 0.9 | 6 | 7/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Botev Plovdiv sit 5th in First League (19 points from 11 matches) and Lokomotiv Sofia sit 12th (8 points from 11 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Botev Plovdiv | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 19 |
| 12 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 8 |
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