Levski Sofia have started their First League campaign with five wins from five matches, conceding an average of just 0.4 goals per game. They also hold a dominant head-to-head record against Botev Plovdiv, winning seven of the past 10 meetings and losing only once. While Botev Plovdiv are unbeaten at home this season (two wins, one draw), covering the draw via Double Chance provides a balanced probability given Botev's resilience on home turf and the historic 80% rate of matches finishing under 2.5 goals in this fixture.
Botev Plovdiv vs Levski Sofia prediction
- Round
- Regular Season - 7
- Venue
- Stadion Hristo Botev, Plovdiv
- Referee
- Todor Nedyalkov Kirov, Bulgaria
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Recent form
Last 4 matches · 4W-0D-0L · +10 goal difference
Last 4 matches · 2W-1D-1L · +3 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Levski Sofia or Draw (Double Chance) at 82% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Botev Plovdiv host Levski Sofia in First League action on matchday 7, with both clubs seeking crucial points in the upper half of the table. Levski Sofia enter the fixture in flawless domestic league form, sitting in second place after winning all five of their opening league games with 15 goals scored and only two conceded.
Botev Plovdiv, positioned in sixth place with seven points from six matches, have experienced a contrasting campaign defined by stark home and away splits. While they have lost all three of their away fixtures, they remain unbeaten on home soil with two victories and one draw, scoring five goals and conceding three across those three matches at home.
Historical encounters strongly favor the visitors. Across the last 10 head-to-head meetings between these teams, Levski Sofia have claimed victory seven times, with two draws and just one win for Botev Plovdiv. Given Levski's perfect league start and historical dominance, they hold the edge, though Botev's solid home record suggests a competitive contest.
Key factors
- Levski Sofia hold a perfect domestic league record with five wins from five matches, scoring 15 goals and conceding just two.
- Botev Plovdiv are unbeaten at home in league play this season with two wins and one draw from three games.
- Levski Sofia have won seven of the last 10 head-to-head meetings against Botev Plovdiv, suffering only one defeat.
- Head-to-head history shows a trend toward lower-scoring matches, with 80% of the last 10 encounters staying under 2.5 total goals and averaging 1.9 goals per game.
Team news
Botev Plovdiv
Team news unavailable for this fixture.
Levski Sofia
- P. HristovOff the roster
- O. KamdemOff the roster
- R. KirilovKnee Injury
- A. MitkovInjury
- M. SangareOff the roster
- A. BourasMuscle Injury
Statistical comparison
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Levski SofiaPromotion - efbet League (Championship Group) | 10 | +19 | 28 |
| 2 | CSKA SofiaPromotion - efbet League (Championship Group) | 11 | +18 | 27 |
| 3 | LudogoretsPromotion - efbet League (Championship Group) | 10 | +14 | 26 |
| 4 | CSKA 1948Promotion - efbet League (Championship Group) | 11 | +8 | 22 |
| 5 | Botev PlovdivPromotion - efbet League (Conference League Group) | 11 | +3 | 19 |
| 6 | Arda KardzhaliPromotion - efbet League (Conference League Group) | 11 | -2 | 17 |
| 7 | Spartak VarnaPromotion - efbet League (Conference League Group) | 11 | -4 | 13 |
| 8 | Slavia SofiaPromotion - efbet League (Conference League Group) | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Head-to-head
- 1
- Botev Plovdiv
- 2
- Draws
- 7
- Levski Sofia
Levski Sofia have won 7 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.1 goals a game, only 30% went over 2.5.
- 2026-08-30Botev Plovdiv1-3Levski Sofia
- 2026-02-15Levski Sofia3-0Botev Plovdiv
- 2025-09-30Botev Plovdiv0-1Levski Sofia
- 2025-03-30Levski Sofia1-1Botev Plovdiv
- 2024-10-05Botev Plovdiv1-0Levski Sofia
Our record in First League
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Published August 28, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.

