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Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Arda Kardzhali Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.62 expected goals for Lokomotiv Plovdiv and 0.99 for Arda Kardzhali, a combined total of 2.61. That distribution gives Lokomotiv Plovdiv the largest share of the 1X2 market at 52%, with the draw at 25%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 49% for over 2.5 goals and 50% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 52% 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
Lokomotiv Plovdiv win
52.2% probability
Expected goals
1.62 – 0.99
Model version
poisson-v1
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.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv home form
7 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Arda Kardzhali away threat
Scored in 4 of their last 6 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Lokomotiv Plovdiv to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 52%, against 52% / 25% / 23% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.62 goals for Lokomotiv Plovdiv and 0.99 for Arda Kardzhali, a combined 2.61 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
77%
Double chance 12
75%
Double chance X2
48%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–011.9%
- 1–111.8%
- 2–09.7%
- 2–19.6%
- 0–07.3%
Recent form
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
- 2026-10-21T15:30:00.000Z · A vs Cherno More Varna · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-10-16T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Yantra 2019 · 2-0 (W)
- 2026-10-10T14:30:00.000Z · A vs Lokomotiv Sofia · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-10-02T08:00:00.000Z · H vs Arda Kardzhali · 2-0 (W)
- 2026-09-20T14:45:00.000Z · H vs CSKA Sofia · 1-1 (D)
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)
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.
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Lokomotiv Plovdiv win, at 52.2%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.
It puts both teams scoring at 50% and over 2.5 goals at 49%.
A 52% 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.