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Spartak Varna vs Lokomotiv Sofia: result 0-1 and analysis

First LeagueRegular Season - 10Kick-off on September 20, 2026 at 12:15 PM (UTC)Stadion Spartak, Varna

Spartak Varna
0-1
Lokomotiv Sofia

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What was the result of Spartak Varna vs Lokomotiv Sofia?

Lokomotiv Sofia won 0-1 on September 20, 2026.

Goalscorers

  • 58′A. GranchovLokomotiv Sofia (o.g.)

What had the model predicted before the match?

Before kick-off, the Footlab AI model gave a Lokomotiv Sofia win at 37%: prediction correct. Most likely score announced: 1-1. Actual score: 0-1.

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

Official lineup for Spartak Varna vs Lokomotiv Sofia

The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.

Spartak Varna

4-2-3-1
  1. 29A. Ahmedov
  1. 77A. Ivanov
  2. 82Tomás Silva
  3. 11Boubacar Hanne
  1. 17T. Marinov
  2. 19S. Major
  1. 2B. Ivanov
  2. 44A. Granchov
  3. 45J. Tshitoku
  4. 76David Valverde
  1. 23P. Iliev

Lokomotiv Sofia

4-5-1
  1. 29A. Aralica
  1. 7S. Delev
  2. 5E. Dost
  3. 31K. Stanoev
  4. 11A. Taoui
  5. 20D. Kostadinov
  1. 14A. Lyaskov
  2. 3K. Kostov
  3. 91R. Bidounga
  4. 6Eirô
  1. 99M. Velichkov
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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Spartak Varna have 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats; Lokomotiv Sofia have 2, 7 and 6.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Spartak Varna
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Sep 13, 2026Slavia Sofia(away)0-0First League
Sep 5, 2026CSKA Sofia(home)1-1First League
Aug 30, 2026Ludogorets(home)1-1First League
Aug 22, 2026Levski Sofia(away)0-6First League
Aug 17, 2026Septemvri Sofia(home)0-1First League
Lokomotiv Sofia
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Sep 16, 2026CSKA Sofia(home)0-2First League
Sep 11, 2026Cherno More Varna(away)2-2First League
Sep 6, 2026Ludogorets(home)1-2First League
Aug 31, 2026Dunav Ruse(away)2-2First League
Aug 17, 2026Arda Kardzhali(away)1-3First League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Spartak Varna wins, 3 draws, 1 Lokomotiv Sofia win.

DateScoreCompetition
May 22, 2026Spartak Varna 3-0 Lokomotiv SofiaFirst League
Feb 13, 2026Spartak Varna 2-2 Lokomotiv SofiaFirst League
Aug 22, 2025Lokomotiv Sofia 0-0 Spartak VarnaFirst League
Mar 28, 2025Lokomotiv Sofia 2-1 Spartak VarnaFirst League
Oct 6, 2024Spartak Varna 3-2 Lokomotiv SofiaFirst League
Nov 18, 2023Lokomotiv Sofia 0-0 Spartak VarnaCup

Last archived meeting: Spartak Varna vs Lokomotiv Sofia on May 22, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Spartak Varna score 1.6 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Lokomotiv Sofia score 1.3 and concede 1.7.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Spartak Varna1.61.356/157/15
Lokomotiv Sofia1.31.7211/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Spartak Varna sit 7th in First League (13 points from 11 matches) and Lokomotiv Sofia sit 12th (8 points from 11 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
7Spartak Varna11344111513
12Lokomotiv Sofia1115512198

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How does Footlab AI 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. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

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