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Vihren vs Lokomotiv Sofia: prediction and stats

CupRound of 32Kick-off on October 17, 2026 at 09:00 AM (UTC)Stadion Spartak, Sandanski

VihrenLokomotiv Sofia

The Footlab AI model makes Lokomotiv Sofia the favourite at 69%, against 18% for a draw and 13% for Vihren. The most likely score is 0-2.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.7% of the 2,365 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 13, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Vihren vs Lokomotiv Sofia?

On Elo ratings, Vihren has 1,713 points and Lokomotiv Sofia 1,689.

13%18%69%
Vihren winDrawLokomotiv Sofia win

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

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Probable lineup for Vihren vs Lokomotiv Sofia

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

Vihren

4-3-3
  1. 8Mario Ivov
  2. 29P. Yordanov
  3. 23D. Manolev
  1. 22A. Tungarov
  2. 73V. Bengyuzov
  3. 7Monir Al Badarin
  1. 21A. Bashliev
  2. 26K. Hadzhiev
  3. 25A. Kilov
  4. 5I. Arsov
  1. 99A. Mihaylov

Lokomotiv Sofia

4-2-3-1
  1. 7S. Delev
  1. 31K. Stanoev
  2. 20D. Kostadinov
  3. 16M. Medfai
  4. 5E. Dost
  5. 44B. Katsarov
  1. 14A. Lyaskov
  2. 3K. Kostov
  3. 91R. Bidounga
  4. 6Eirô
  1. 99M. Velichkov

Computed on October 13, 2026 at 08:59 PM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Vihren have 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats; Lokomotiv Sofia have 2, 7 and 6.

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

Vihren
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 9, 2026Yantra 2019(away)0-1Second League
Oct 3, 2026Botev Novi Pazar(away)4-1Cup
Sep 27, 2026Nesebar(home)2-0Second League
Sep 21, 2026Sportist Svoge(away)2-3Second League
Sep 13, 2026Dobrudzha(home)2-0Second League
Lokomotiv Sofia
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 10, 2026Lokomotiv Plovdiv(home)1-1First League
Sep 20, 2026Spartak Varna(away)1-0First League
Sep 16, 2026CSKA Sofia(home)0-2First League
Sep 11, 2026Cherno More Varna(away)2-2First League
Sep 6, 2026Ludogorets(home)1-2First League

How many goals should we expect?

Vihren score 1.9 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Lokomotiv Sofia score 1.1 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 67% probability of over 2.5 goals and 58% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Vihren1.91.148/156/15
Lokomotiv Sofia1.11.7211/158/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

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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

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Vihren vs Lokomotiv Sofia?
The Footlab AI model makes Lokomotiv Sofia the favourite at 69%, against 18% for a draw and 13% for Vihren.
Where and when is Vihren vs Lokomotiv Sofia played?
Vihren vs Lokomotiv Sofia is played on October 17, 2026 at 09:00 AM (UTC) at Stadion Spartak, in the Cup.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 67% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.7% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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