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Marek vs Pirin Blagoevgrad: prediction and stats

Second LeagueRegular Season - 9Kick-off on September 12, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Stadion Bonchuk, Dupnitsa

MarekPirin Blagoevgrad

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).

Marek win62 %
Draw23 %
Pirin Blagoevgrad win15 %

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.

Marek
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Dobrudzha(home)4-2Second League
Aug 16, 2026Montana(away)0-1Second League
Aug 7, 2026Etar Veliko Tarnovo(away)0-1Second League
Aug 1, 2026Spartak Pleven(away)1-2Second League
Jul 25, 2026Fratria(away)1-0Second League
Pirin Blagoevgrad
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Nesebar(away)0-7Second League
Aug 18, 2026Hebar 1918(home)2-3Second League
Aug 9, 2026Sportist Svoge(away)0-1Second League
Aug 3, 2026CSKA Sofia II(home)0-3Second League
Jul 28, 2026Dobrudzha(away)1-5Second 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).

DateScoreCompetition
May 2, 2026Pirin Blagoevgrad 0-0 MarekSecond League
Nov 2, 2025Marek 3-1 Pirin BlagoevgradSecond League
Mar 22, 2025Marek 0-1 Pirin BlagoevgradSecond League
Sep 7, 2024Pirin Blagoevgrad 1-1 MarekSecond League
Jan 31, 2024Pirin Blagoevgrad 3-0 MarekFriendlies Clubs
Jul 8, 2023Pirin Blagoevgrad 3-1 MarekFriendlies 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.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Marek1.00.974/156/15
Pirin Blagoevgrad0.82.145/158/15

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).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
10Marek5203666
18Pirin Blagoevgrad50053190

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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