Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv: result 1-1 and analysis
First LeagueRegular Season - 30Kick-off on April 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM (UTC)Stadion Lokomotiv, Sofia
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What was the result of Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?
Lokomotiv Sofia and Botev Plovdiv drew 1-1 on April 18, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 49′M. DiarraLokomotiv Sofia
- 57′E. UkakiBotev Plovdiv
Official lineup for Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Lokomotiv Sofia
5-3-2- 7S. Delev
- 18S. Dikov
- 20Diogo Teixeira
- 58Octávio
- 31K. Stanoev
- 27P. Galchev
- 26M. Diarra
- 44B. Katsarov
- 91R. Bidounga
- 22D. Ali
- 24A. Lyubenov
Botev Plovdiv
5-3-2- 21N. Iliev
- 7S. Akere
- 38K. Balogiannis
- 88A. Korošec
- 17N. Minkov
- 6A. Yordanov
- 52J. Amofa
- 5J. Tamm
- 28Y. Karabelyov
- 4E. Ukaki
- 1H. Bernat
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Lokomotiv Sofia have 6 wins, 0 draws and 9 defeats; Botev Plovdiv have 1, 7 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2025 | Arda Kardzhali(away) | 0-5 | First League |
| Apr 6, 2025 | Slavia Sofia(home) | 3-2 | First League |
| Apr 2, 2025 | CSKA Sofia(away) | 0-1 | First League |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Spartak Varna(home) | 2-1 | First League |
| Mar 15, 2025 | Hebar 1918(away) | 1-2 | First League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2025 | Septemvri Sofia(home) | 3-0 | First League |
| Apr 5, 2025 | Cherno More Varna(away) | 1-1 | First League |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Beroe(home) | 0-0 | First League |
| Mar 30, 2025 | Levski Sofia(away) | 1-1 | First League |
| Mar 16, 2025 | CSKA 1948(home) | 0-5 | First League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Lokomotiv Sofia win, 0 draws, 5 Botev Plovdiv wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| May 19, 2023 | Botev Plovdiv 0-2 Lokomotiv Sofia | First League |
Last archived meeting: Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv on Dec 15, 2024
How many goals should we expect?
Lokomotiv Sofia score 1.3 and concede 2.0 goals per match over their last 15; Botev Plovdiv score 0.9 and concede 1.6.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lokomotiv Sofia | 1.3 | 2.0 | 3 | 7/15 | 11/15 |
| Botev Plovdiv | 0.9 | 1.6 | 3 | 9/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Lokomotiv Sofia sit 12th in First League (8 points from 11 matches) and Botev Plovdiv sit 5th (19 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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