Lokomotiv Sofia vs Ludogorets: result 1-2 and analysis
First LeagueRegular Season - 8Kick-off on September 6, 2026 at 06:15 PM (UTC)Stadion Lokomotiv, Sofia
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What was the result of Lokomotiv Sofia vs Ludogorets?
Ludogorets won 1-2 on September 6, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 4′I. ChochevLudogorets
- 29′Caue CaruzoLokomotiv Sofia
- 76′I. ChochevLudogorets
Official lineup for Lokomotiv Sofia vs Ludogorets
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Lokomotiv Sofia
4-2-3-1- 9G. Minchev
- 77Caue Caruzo
- 20D. Kostadinov
- 7S. Delev
- 5E. Dost
- 31K. Stanoev
- 6Eirô
- 3K. Kostov
- 44B. Katsarov
- 14A. Lyaskov
- 24A. Lyubenov
Ludogorets
4-1-4-1- 12Rwan Cruz
- 40A. Marinov
- 14P. Stanić
- 18I. Chochev
- 37B. Tekpetey
- 23Deroy Duarte
- 42S. Shishkov
- 3A. Nedyalkov
- 4Hossam Abdelmaguid
- 17Son
- 39H. Bonmann
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Lokomotiv Sofia have 3 wins, 7 draws and 5 defeats; Ludogorets have 7, 5 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | Dunav Ruse(away) | 2-2 | First League |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Arda Kardzhali(away) | 1-3 | First League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | CSKA 1948(home) | 1-3 | First League |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Slavia Sofia(away) | 1-1 | First League |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Levski Sofia(home) | 1-2 | First League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2026 | Spartak Varna(away) | 1-1 | First League |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Slavia Sofia(home) | 1-1 | First League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Botev Plovdiv(home) | 2-0 | First League |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Cherno More Varna(away) | 3-2 | First League |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Botev Vratsa(home) | 2-1 | First League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 0 Lokomotiv Sofia wins, 1 draw, 5 Ludogorets wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2026 | Lokomotiv Sofia 1-3 Ludogorets | First League |
| Aug 17, 2025 | Ludogorets 0-0 Lokomotiv Sofia | First League |
| Mar 9, 2025 | Lokomotiv Sofia 1-2 Ludogorets | First League |
| Sep 21, 2024 | Ludogorets 2-0 Lokomotiv Sofia | First League |
| Mar 16, 2024 | Ludogorets 6-0 Lokomotiv Sofia | First League |
| Sep 24, 2023 | Lokomotiv Sofia 1-3 Ludogorets | First League |
Last archived meeting: Lokomotiv Sofia vs Ludogorets on Feb 7, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Lokomotiv Sofia score 1.5 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Ludogorets score 1.6 and concede 1.1.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lokomotiv Sofia | 1.5 | 1.7 | 2 | 12/15 | 10/15 |
| Ludogorets | 1.6 | 1.1 | 5 | 7/15 | 5/15 |
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 Ludogorets sit 3rd (26 points from 10 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Ludogorets | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 7 | 26 |
| 12 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 8 |
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