Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Cherno More Varna: prediction and stats
First LeagueRegular Season - 8Kick-off on September 5, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Stadion Lokomotiv, Plovdiv
The Footlab model makes Lokomotiv Plovdiv the favourite at 48%, against 29% for a draw and 23% for Cherno More Varna. The most likely score is 1-0.
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 23, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Cherno More Varna?
A very open match: only 21 Elo points separate Lokomotiv Plovdiv (1,805) and Cherno More Varna (1,784).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Lokomotiv Plovdiv have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; Cherno More Varna 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | Dunav Ruse(home) | 1-2 | First League |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Levski Sofia(away) | 0-2 | First League |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Spartak Varna(away) | 0-1 | First League |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Septemvri Sofia(home) | 2-1 | First League |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Ludogorets(away) | 0-1 | First League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Dunav Ruse(home) | 3-1 | First League |
| Aug 14, 2026 | CSKA 1948(away) | 1-4 | First League |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Ludogorets(home) | 2-3 | First League |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Botev Plovdiv(away) | 0-1 | First League |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Spartak Varna(home) | 0-3 | First League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Lokomotiv Plovdiv win(s), 2 draw(s), 3 Cherno More Varna win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | Cherno More Varna 2-0 Lokomotiv Plovdiv | First League |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv 0-1 Cherno More Varna | First League |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1-1 Cherno More Varna | First League |
| Aug 23, 2025 | Cherno More Varna 1-1 Lokomotiv Plovdiv | First League |
| Feb 8, 2025 | Cherno More Varna 1-2 Lokomotiv Plovdiv | First League |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1-2 Cherno More Varna | First League |
Last archived meeting: Cherno More Varna vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv on May 12, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Lokomotiv Plovdiv score 1.0 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Cherno More Varna score 1.2 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 40% probability of over 2.5 goals and 45% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 1.0 | 1.1 | 5 | 5/15 | 4/15 |
| Cherno More Varna | 1.2 | 1.5 | 6 | 6/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Lokomotiv Plovdiv sit 11th in First League (3 points from 5 matches) and Cherno More Varna sit 10th (4 points from 6 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Cherno More Varna | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 4 |
| 11 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 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 Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Cherno More Varna?
- The Footlab model makes Lokomotiv Plovdiv the favourite at 48%, against 29% for a draw and 23% for Cherno More Varna.
- Where and when is Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Cherno More Varna played?
- Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Cherno More Varna is played on September 5, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Stadion Lokomotiv, in the First League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 40% 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.