Ludogorets vs Arda Kardzhali: prediction and stats
First LeagueRegular Season - 11Kick-off on October 10, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Huvepharma Arena, Razgrad
The Footlab model makes Ludogorets the favourite at 50%, against 28% for a draw and 22% for Arda Kardzhali. 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 Ludogorets vs Arda Kardzhali?
Ludogorets starts as the favourite with a 128-point Elo edge (1,987 vs 1,859).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Ludogorets have 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 defeats; Arda Kardzhali have 7, 3 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Hapoel Tel Aviv(home) | 2-2 | UEFA Europa Conference League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Lokomotiv Sofia(home) | 3-1 | First League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Dunav Ruse(away) | 2-0 | First League |
| Jul 31, 2026 | CSKA 1948(away) | 1-2 | First League |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Slavia Sofia(home) | 1-0 | First League |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Septemvri Sofia(away) | 1-1 | First League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Ludogorets win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 Arda Kardzhali win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | Arda Kardzhali 1-0 Ludogorets | First League |
| Nov 9, 2025 | Ludogorets 2-3 Arda Kardzhali | First League |
| May 26, 2025 | Ludogorets 2-2 Arda Kardzhali | First League |
| May 9, 2025 | Arda Kardzhali 1-1 Ludogorets | First League |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Arda Kardzhali 0-4 Ludogorets | First League |
| Aug 3, 2024 | Ludogorets 5-1 Arda Kardzhali | First League |
Last archived meeting: Arda Kardzhali vs Ludogorets on Apr 15, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Ludogorets score 1.6 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Arda Kardzhali score 1.4 and concede 1.0. The model gives a 42% probability of over 2.5 goals and 46% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludogorets | 1.6 | 1.1 | 5 | 7/15 | 5/15 |
| Arda Kardzhali | 1.4 | 1.0 | 5 | 7/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Ludogorets sit 1st in First League (16 points from 6 matches) and Arda Kardzhali sit 5th (10 points from 5 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ludogorets | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 16 |
| 5 | Arda Kardzhali | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 10 |
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 Ludogorets vs Arda Kardzhali?
- The Footlab model makes Ludogorets the favourite at 50%, against 28% for a draw and 22% for Arda Kardzhali.
- Where and when is Ludogorets vs Arda Kardzhali played?
- Ludogorets vs Arda Kardzhali is played on October 10, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Huvepharma Arena, 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.