Bulgaria · First League · Matchweek 318:15

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Saturday, 1 August 2026

Stadion Hristo Botev · Referee Lyuboslav Lyubomirov, Bulgaria · Analysis updated 15:38 UTC

Botev Plovdiv vs Cherno More Varna Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.26 expected goals for Botev Plovdiv and 1.12 for Cherno More Varna, a combined total of 3.38. That distribution gives Botev Plovdiv the largest share of the 1X2 market at 63%, with the draw at 19%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 66% for over 2.5 goals and 60% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 63% 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

Botev Plovdiv win

63.0% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

2.26 – 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.

  • Botev Plovdiv home form

    10 points from their last 5 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 Botev Plovdiv to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 63%, against 63% / 19% / 18% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.26 goals for Botev Plovdiv and 1.12 for Cherno More Varna, a combined 3.38 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Botev Plovdiv win63%
Draw19%
Cherno More Varna win18%

Double chance 1X

82%

Double chance 12

81%

Double chance X2

37%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals85%
Over 2.5 goals66%
Over 3.5 goals44%
Both teams to score60%

Correct score

  • 2–19.7%
  • 2–08.7%
  • 1–18.6%
  • 1–07.7%
  • 3–17.3%

Recent form

Botev Plovdiv

  • 2026-09-19T13:30:00.000Z · A vs Septemvri Sofia · 3-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-13T17:30:00.000Z · H vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-04T18:15:00.000Z · A vs Arda Kardzhali · 3-2 (W)
  • 2026-08-30T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Levski Sofia · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-08-24T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Botev Vratsa · 0-1 (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 Sofia98101725
2CSKA Sofia107301724
3Ludogorets9720923
4CSKA 194810712922
5Arda Kardzhali10523317
6Botev Plovdiv10514216
7Slavia Sofia10253111
8Spartak Varna10244-510
9Botev Vratsa10235-109
10Septemvri Sofia10226-108
11Lokomotiv Sofia10145-77
12Lokomotiv Plovdiv10217-87
13Cherno More Varna10136-96
14Dunav Ruse10127-95

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Botev Plovdiv win, at 63.0%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 60% and over 2.5 goals at 66%.

A 63% 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.