Spartak Varna vs Lokomotiv Sofia: result 1-2 and analysis
First LeagueRegular Season - 23Kick-off on March 11, 2023 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Stadion Spartak, Varna
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What was the result of Spartak Varna vs Lokomotiv Sofia?
Lokomotiv Sofia won 1-2 on March 11, 2023.
Goalscorers
- 4′A. VutovLokomotiv Sofia
- 8′R. RumenovSpartak Varna (pen.)
- 49′Y. NenovLokomotiv Sofia
Official lineup for Spartak Varna vs Lokomotiv Sofia
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Spartak Varna
3-4-3- 7L. Mickels
- 12Ewandro
- 23João Mário
- 14R. Ivey
- 82I. Yordanov
- 22Rober Sierra
- 10R. Rumenov
- 3B. Karamoko
- 25P. Dimov
- 17A. Belousov
- 31Cristiano
Lokomotiv Sofia
3-4-3- 94Y. Nenov
- 29S. Kostov
- 11França
- 39A. Vutov
- 5David Malembana
- 22I. Naydenov
- 26K. Miloshev
- 3M. Petkov
- 44B. Katsarov
- 89Matheus Duarte
- 1B. Gaye
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Spartak Varna have 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 defeats; Lokomotiv Sofia have 5, 4 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2023 | Arda Kardzhali(away) | 0-2 | First League |
| Feb 25, 2023 | Botev Vratsa(home) | 2-1 | First League |
| Feb 20, 2023 | Hebar 1918(away) | 0-0 | First League |
| Feb 11, 2023 | Ludogorets(home) | 1-2 | First League |
| Feb 2, 2023 | Makedonija GjP(away) | 2-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2023 | CSKA 1948(home) | 0-6 | First League |
| Feb 25, 2023 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv(away) | 0-1 | First League |
| Feb 18, 2023 | Septemvri Sofia(home) | 1-1 | First League |
| Feb 10, 2023 | Botev Plovdiv(away) | 0-0 | First League |
| Feb 3, 2023 | Sportist Svoge(home) | 3-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 3 meetings: 2 Spartak Varna wins, 0 draws, 1 Lokomotiv Sofia win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2022 | Lokomotiv Sofia 3-2 Spartak Varna | First League |
| Sep 29, 2020 | Spartak Varna 2-1 Lokomotiv Sofia | Cup |
| Aug 24, 2019 | Spartak Varna 1-0 Lokomotiv Sofia | Second League |
Last archived meeting: Lokomotiv Sofia vs Spartak Varna on Aug 27, 2022
How many goals should we expect?
Spartak Varna score 1.5 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; Lokomotiv Sofia score 1.1 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartak Varna | 1.5 | 1.0 | 6 | 8/15 | 7/15 |
| Lokomotiv Sofia | 1.1 | 1.3 | 5 | 6/15 | 6/15 |
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).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Spartak Varna | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 13 |
| 12 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 8 |
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