Botev Vratsa vs Dunav Ruse: prediction and stats
First LeagueRegular Season - 23Kick-off on March 20, 2027 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Stadion Hristo Botev, Vratsa
The Footlab model makes Botev Vratsa the favourite at 41%, against 29% for a draw and 30% for Dunav Ruse. 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 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Botev Vratsa vs Dunav Ruse?
A very open match: only 8 Elo points separate Botev Vratsa (1,739) and Dunav Ruse (1,731).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Botev Vratsa have 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 defeats; Dunav Ruse have 3, 5 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Botev Plovdiv(home) | 1-0 | First League |
| Aug 16, 2026 | CSKA Sofia(away) | 0-5 | First League |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Slavia Sofia(home) | 0-3 | First League |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Ludogorets(away) | 1-2 | First League |
| Jul 25, 2026 | CSKA 1948(away) | 1-2 | First League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Cherno More Varna(away) | 1-3 | First League |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv(away) | 2-1 | First League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Arda Kardzhali(home) | 0-2 | First League |
| Aug 2, 2026 | CSKA Sofia(away) | 1-2 | First League |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Ludogorets(home) | 0-2 | First League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Botev Vratsa win(s), 3 draw(s), 1 Dunav Ruse win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2020 | Botev Vratsa 0-0 Dunav Ruse | First League |
| Jun 29, 2020 | Dunav Ruse 1-3 Botev Vratsa | First League |
| Feb 29, 2020 | Dunav Ruse 0-0 Botev Vratsa | First League |
| Sep 21, 2019 | Botev Vratsa 0-0 Dunav Ruse | First League |
| Nov 11, 2018 | Botev Vratsa 1-0 Dunav Ruse | First League |
| Jul 27, 2018 | Dunav Ruse 3-1 Botev Vratsa | First League |
Last archived meeting: Botev Vratsa vs Dunav Ruse on Jul 6, 2020
How many goals should we expect?
Botev Vratsa score 1.3 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; Dunav Ruse score 0.9 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 42% probability of over 2.5 goals and 49% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botev Vratsa | 1.3 | 1.4 | 4 | 9/15 | 9/15 |
| Dunav Ruse | 0.9 | 1.3 | 4 | 8/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Botev Vratsa sit 11th in First League (4 points from 6 matches) and Dunav Ruse sit 13th (3 points from 6 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Botev Vratsa | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 4 |
| 13 | Dunav Ruse | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 3 |
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 Botev Vratsa vs Dunav Ruse?
- The Footlab model makes Botev Vratsa the favourite at 41%, against 29% for a draw and 30% for Dunav Ruse.
- Where and when is Botev Vratsa vs Dunav Ruse played?
- Botev Vratsa vs Dunav Ruse is played on March 20, 2027 at 04:00 PM (UTC) at Stadion Hristo Botev, in the First League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 42% 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.