Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Vratsa: result 2-2 and analysis
First LeagueRelegation Group - 33Kick-off on May 5, 2026 at 05:00 PM (UTC)Stadion Lokomotiv, Sofia
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What was the result of Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Vratsa?
Lokomotiv Sofia and Botev Vratsa drew 2-2 on May 5, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 1′M. NteloBotev Vratsa
- 9′M. NteloBotev Vratsa
- 48′G. MinchevLokomotiv Sofia
- 78′G. MinchevLokomotiv Sofia (pen.)
Official lineup for Lokomotiv Sofia vs Botev Vratsa
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Lokomotiv Sofia
3-4-2-1- 10G. Minchev
- 7S. Delev
- 11A. Taoui
- 42N. Neychev
- 5E. Dost
- 31K. Stanoev
- 77Caue Caruzo
- 14A. Lyaskov
- 91R. Bidounga
- 44B. Katsarov
- 99M. Velichkov
Botev Vratsa
4-2-3-1- 20M. Ntelo
- 17J. Gallegos
- 24M. Smolenski
- 79M. Petkov
- 21R. Tsonev
- 12I. Yurukov
- 3S. Sanyang
- 44I. Goranov
- 36M. Stoev
- 6Tamimou Ouorou
- 1L. Vasilev
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Lokomotiv Sofia have 5 wins, 3 draws and 7 defeats; Botev Vratsa have 4, 6 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Dobrudzha(away) | 3-0 | First League |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Septemvri Sofia(home) | 1-1 | First League |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Botev Vratsa(away) | 2-3 | First League |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Beroe(home) | 2-1 | First League |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv(away) | 0-1 | First League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 | Spartak Varna(home) | 2-1 | First League |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Slavia Sofia(away) | 1-1 | First League |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Lokomotiv Sofia(home) | 3-2 | First League |
| Apr 10, 2026 | CSKA 1948(away) | 0-1 | First League |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Septemvri Sofia(away) | 0-0 | First League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Lokomotiv Sofia wins, 1 draw, 3 Botev Vratsa wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | Botev Vratsa 3-2 Lokomotiv Sofia | First League |
| Nov 8, 2025 | Lokomotiv Sofia 0-1 Botev Vratsa | First League |
| May 7, 2025 | Lokomotiv Sofia 3-0 Botev Vratsa | First League |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Botev Vratsa 0-3 Lokomotiv Sofia | First League |
| Aug 23, 2024 | Lokomotiv Sofia 0-1 Botev Vratsa | First League |
| Jul 6, 2024 | Lokomotiv Sofia 0-0 Botev Vratsa | Friendlies Clubs |
Last archived meeting: Botev Vratsa vs Lokomotiv Sofia on Apr 14, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Lokomotiv Sofia score 1.7 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Botev Vratsa score 0.9 and concede 1.0.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lokomotiv Sofia | 1.7 | 1.7 | 3 | 10/15 | 10/15 |
| Botev Vratsa | 0.9 | 1.0 | 6 | 7/15 | 6/15 |
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 Vratsa sit 9th (9 points from 11 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Botev Vratsa | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 20 | 9 |
| 12 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 8 |
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