Bulgaria · First League · Matchweek 1012:15

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Sunday, 20 September 2026

Stadion Spartak · Referee Stanimir Trenchev, Bulgaria · Analysis updated 14:42 UTC

Spartak Varna vs Lokomotiv Sofia Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.53 expected goals for Spartak Varna and 1.17 for Lokomotiv Sofia, a combined total of 2.71. That distribution gives Spartak Varna the largest share of the 1X2 market at 46%, with the draw at 25%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 51% for over 2.5 goals and 54% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 46% 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

Spartak Varna win

45.6% probability

Low confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

1.53 – 1.17

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.

  • Spartak Varna home form

    5 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Lokomotiv Sofia away threat

    Scored in 5 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Spartak Varna to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 46%, against 46% / 25% / 29% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.53 goals for Spartak Varna and 1.17 for Lokomotiv Sofia, a combined 2.71 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Spartak Varna win46%
Draw25%
Lokomotiv Sofia win29%

Double chance 1X

71%

Double chance 12

75%

Double chance X2

54%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals75%
Over 2.5 goals51%
Over 3.5 goals29%
Both teams to score54%

Correct score

  • 1–112.0%
  • 1–010.2%
  • 2–19.2%
  • 2–07.8%
  • 0–17.8%

Recent form

Spartak Varna

  • 2026-09-20T12:15:00.000Z · H vs Lokomotiv Sofia · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-13T12:15:00.000Z · A vs Slavia Sofia · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-09-05T16:00:00.000Z · H vs CSKA Sofia · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-08-30T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Ludogorets · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-08-22T18:15:00.000Z · A vs Levski Sofia · 0-6 (L)

Lokomotiv Sofia

  • 2026-10-10T14:30:00.000Z · H vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-10-03T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Radnicki NIS · 4-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-20T12:15:00.000Z · A vs Spartak Varna · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-16T16:00:00.000Z · H vs CSKA Sofia · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-11T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Cherno More Varna · 2-2 (D)

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 Spartak Varna win, at 45.6%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 54% and over 2.5 goals at 51%.

A 46% 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.