Bulgaria · First League · Matchweek 1016:00

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Saturday, 19 September 2026

Arena Arda · Referee Georgi Kabakov, Bulgaria · Analysis updated 20:55 UTC

Arda Kardzhali vs Cherno More Varna Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.03 expected goals for Arda Kardzhali and 1.12 for Cherno More Varna, a combined total of 3.15. That distribution gives Arda Kardzhali the largest share of the 1X2 market at 58%, with the draw at 21%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 61% for over 2.5 goals and 59% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 58% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Arda Kardzhali win

58.3% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

2.03 – 1.12

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Arda Kardzhali home form

    7 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.

  • Cherno More Varna away threat

    Scored in 3 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Arda Kardzhali to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 58%, against 58% / 21% / 21% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.03 goals for Arda Kardzhali and 1.12 for Cherno More Varna, a combined 3.15 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Arda Kardzhali win58%
Draw21%
Cherno More Varna win21%

Double chance 1X

80%

Double chance 12

79%

Double chance X2

42%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals82%
Over 2.5 goals61%
Over 3.5 goals39%
Both teams to score59%

Correct score

  • 2–19.9%
  • 1–19.8%
  • 2–08.8%
  • 1–08.7%
  • 3–16.7%

Recent form

Arda Kardzhali

  • 2026-10-18T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Spartak Plovdiv · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-12T17:00:00.000Z · A vs Ludogorets · 0-5 (L)
  • 2026-10-02T08:00:00.000Z · A vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-19T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Cherno More Varna · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-12T18:15:00.000Z · A vs CSKA Sofia · 1-4 (L)

Cherno More Varna

  • 2026-10-04T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Ludogorets · 0-5 (L)
  • 2026-09-26T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Dunav Ruse · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-19T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Arda Kardzhali · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-11T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Lokomotiv Sofia · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-09-06T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv · 0-1 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

First League table

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1Levski Sofia109101928
2CSKA Sofia118301827
3Ludogorets108201426
4CSKA 1948128131225
5Botev Plovdiv12615-119
6Arda Kardzhali11524-217
7Spartak Varna12345-613
8Slavia Sofia11254011
9Dunav Ruse12327-611
10Botev Vratsa12246-1110
11Lokomotiv Sofia12165-79
12Lokomotiv Plovdiv11227-88
13Septemvri Sofia11227-118
14Cherno More Varna11137-116

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Arda Kardzhali win, at 58.3%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 59% and over 2.5 goals at 61%.

A 58% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.