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Botev Plovdiv Lokomotiv Plovdiv betting prediction
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Betting suggestion:
Balance and attacking intent are expected to define the clash between Botev Plovdiv and Lokomotiv Plovdiv, particularly given their recent track record and on-field characteristics. Both sides tend to create chances, but also show defensive frailties that can be exploited, which could lead to a more open and lively contest. The tip is over 2.5 goals.
Preview
Botev and Lok Plovdiv face at Stadion Hristo Botev, in a match for the 29th round of the First League. In the last league head‑to‑head, played in 01‑11‑2025, Botev Plovdiv got an away win by (1‑1). The recent head‑to‑head record favours the away team, since they have a record of 2 wins, 5 draws and 1 loss in the last 8 matches. The last head‑to‑head between these two teams was played on 12‑02‑2026, and ended in a (1‑0) win by Lokomotiv Plovdiv. The home advantage may play an important role in this match , since Botev presents significant differences between home and away results.
Analysis Botev
The home team is currently in the 8th position of the league, with 36 points won, after 10 wins, 6 draws and 12 losses. In the penultimate match, they won in an away match against Slavia Sofia, by (0‑1). In the last match, they won in a home match against Spartak Varna, by (5‑0). This is a team that is often stronger at home, with the help of its supporters, so they usually make good use of the home advantage, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses in away matches; against 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses at their stadium. In the last 10 home league matches Botev has a record of 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, so they have won 17 points out of 30 possible. The most recurrent result at half‑time in their home league matches was the 0‑0 (5 out of 14 matches). In 28 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 12 times and have only turned the score around in 2.
Botev Plovdiv have put together a mid-table campaign, marked by inconsistency throughout the competition, but with spells of strong performances that highlight their ability to compete. The side have been creating chances on a regular basis, although they still need to improve their defensive consistency to achieve better results. Playing at home, they are likely to adopt a more attacking approach, looking to control the game and put the opposition under pressure.
Confirmed Lineup: Daniel Naumov, Konstantinos Balogiannis, Ivaylo Videv, Nikola Soldo, Nikolay Minkov, Edson Martinho da Silva, Lucas Araújo, Todor Nedelev, Samuel Kalu, Franklin Mascote, Emerson Rodríguez.
Coach: A. Valentic.
Analysis Lok Plovdiv
The away team is currently in the 5th position of the league, with 44 points won, after 11 wins, 11 draws and 6 losses. In the penultimate match, they won in an away match against Botev Vratsa, by (1‑2). In the last match, they won in a home match against Lokomotiv Sofia 1929, by (1‑0). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 8 draws and 3 losses in away matches, with 17 goals scored and 18 conceded; against 7 wins, 6 draws and 2 losses at their stadium, with 16 goals scored and 11 conceded. In the last 10 away league matches Lok Plovdiv has a record of 3 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses, so they have won 13 points out of 30 possible. In their away league matches the most frequent result at half‑time was the 0‑1 (5 out of 13 matches). Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 28 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 10 times and have only turned the score around in 1. In the last 13 away matches for this competition there are 2 periods that stand out: they have scored 7 of their 15 goals between minutes (76'‑90'); they have conceded 6 of their 17 goals between minutes (61'‑75').
Lokomotiv Plovdiv sit slightly higher in the table and have also endured an inconsistent campaign, though their recent run has been more positive, suggesting improvement. The side have picked up better results in their latest matches, which should boost their confidence ahead of this encounter. Away from home, they are expected to adopt a balanced approach, looking to control the tempo and exploit spaces intelligently.
Confirmed Lineup: Bojan Milosavljevic, Andrei Chindriș, Martin Ruskov, Todor Pavlov, Adrián Cova, Cătălin Itu, Ivaylo Ivaylov Ivanov, Miha Trdan, Parvizdzhon Umarbaev , Joël Zwarts, Sevi Idriz.
Coach: L. Penev.
Frequently asked questions
👉 Which is the recommended bet for the Botev Lok Plovdiv match?
The tip and bet suggestion for the Botev vs Lok Plovdiv match, on 8 April 2026, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy Tanzania, goes to: Over 2,5 goals ⇒ bet available on bet365.
👉 In which stadium will the Botev Lok Plovdiv be played?
The Botev vs Lok Plovdiv on 8 April 2026 will be played at Galabovo, Stadion Hristo Botev.
👉 Which is the most voted bet for this match?
The most voted bet by tipsters at Betting Academy Tanzania, for the Botev Lok Plovdiv match, on the "match odds" market, was a win by Botev at with 75% of the tips.
First League
First League - 2025/2026
- 95% 229 / 240 Games
- Home team wins 42.36%
- Draws 27.95%
- Away team wins 29.69%
- Over 1.5 67.25%
- Over 2.5 44.98%
- Over 3.5 21.83%
- Goals 535
- Goals /match 2.34
- Goals /match home 1.28
- Goals /match away 1.06
- Both teams score 44.1%
- Goals after 80' 19.25%
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