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Saturday, 21 November 2026

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Septemvri Sofia vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.08 expected goals for Septemvri Sofia and 0.88 for Lokomotiv Plovdiv, a combined total of 1.96. That distribution gives Septemvri Sofia the largest share of the 1X2 market at 40%, with the draw at 31%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 31% for over 2.5 goals and 39% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 15%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 40% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

Model pick

Home/Draw

70.6% probability

High confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

1.08 – 0.88

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.

  • Septemvri Sofia home form

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

  • Lokomotiv Plovdiv away threat

    Scored in 1 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Septemvri Sofia to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 40%, against 40% / 31% / 29% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.08 goals for Septemvri Sofia and 0.88 for Lokomotiv Plovdiv, a combined 1.96 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

Match result (1X2)

Septemvri Sofia win40%
Draw31%
Lokomotiv Plovdiv win29%

Double chance 1X

71%

Double chance 12

69%

Double chance X2

60%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals58%
Over 2.5 goals31%
Over 3.5 goals14%
Both teams to score39%

Correct score

  • 1–015.2%
  • 0–014.1%
  • 1–113.4%
  • 0–112.4%
  • 2–08.2%

Recent form

Septemvri Sofia

  • 2026-09-19T13:30:00.000Z · H vs Botev Plovdiv · 0-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-14T17:30:00.000Z · A vs Ludogorets · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-04T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Botev Vratsa · 2-3 (L)
  • 2026-08-28T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Slavia Sofia · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-08-23T16:00:00.000Z · H vs CSKA 1948 · 1-0 (W)

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

  • 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)
  • 2026-09-13T17:30:00.000Z · A vs Botev Plovdiv · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-06T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Cherno More Varna · 1-0 (W)

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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#TeamPWDLGDPts
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 Home/Draw, at 70.6%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 39% and over 2.5 goals at 31%.

A 71% 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.