Marek vs Pirin Blagoevgrad: prediction and stats
Second LeagueRegular Season - 9Kick-off on September 12, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Stadion Bonchuk, Dupnitsa
The Footlab model makes Marek the favourite at 62%, against 23% for a draw and 15% for Pirin Blagoevgrad. 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 Marek vs Pirin Blagoevgrad?
A very open match: only 92 Elo points separate Marek (1,631) and Pirin Blagoevgrad (1,540).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Marek have 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats; Pirin Blagoevgrad have 2, 4 and 9.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Dobrudzha(home) | 4-2 | Second League |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Montana(away) | 0-1 | Second League |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Etar Veliko Tarnovo(away) | 0-1 | Second League |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Spartak Pleven(away) | 1-2 | Second League |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Fratria(away) | 1-0 | Second League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Nesebar(away) | 0-7 | Second League |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Hebar 1918(home) | 2-3 | Second League |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Sportist Svoge(away) | 0-1 | Second League |
| Aug 3, 2026 | CSKA Sofia II(home) | 0-3 | Second League |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Dobrudzha(away) | 1-5 | Second League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Marek win(s), 2 draw(s), 3 Pirin Blagoevgrad win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 | Pirin Blagoevgrad 0-0 Marek | Second League |
| Nov 2, 2025 | Marek 3-1 Pirin Blagoevgrad | Second League |
| Mar 22, 2025 | Marek 0-1 Pirin Blagoevgrad | Second League |
| Sep 7, 2024 | Pirin Blagoevgrad 1-1 Marek | Second League |
| Jan 31, 2024 | Pirin Blagoevgrad 3-0 Marek | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 8, 2023 | Pirin Blagoevgrad 3-1 Marek | Friendlies Clubs |
Last archived meeting: Pirin Blagoevgrad vs Marek on May 2, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Marek score 1.0 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; Pirin Blagoevgrad score 0.8 and concede 2.1. The model gives a 50% probability of over 2.5 goals and 47% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marek | 1.0 | 0.9 | 7 | 4/15 | 6/15 |
| Pirin Blagoevgrad | 0.8 | 2.1 | 4 | 5/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Marek sit 10th in Second League (6 points from 5 matches) and Pirin Blagoevgrad sit 18th (0 points from 5 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Marek | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 18 | Pirin Blagoevgrad | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
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 Marek vs Pirin Blagoevgrad?
- The Footlab model makes Marek the favourite at 62%, against 23% for a draw and 15% for Pirin Blagoevgrad.
- Where and when is Marek vs Pirin Blagoevgrad played?
- Marek vs Pirin Blagoevgrad is played on September 12, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Stadion Bonchuk, in the Second League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 50% 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.
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- Sep 12, 2026Hebar 1918vsEtar Veliko Tarnovo
- Sep 12, 2026VihrenvsDobrudzha
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