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Lokomotiv Sofia vs Ludogorets prediction

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Round
Regular Season - 8
Venue
Stadion Lokomotiv, Sofia
Referee
Georgi Dimitrov, Bulgaria

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Form

Recent form

Lokomotiv Sofia
24Very poor

Last 5 matches · 0W-2D-3L · -5 goal difference

Ludogorets
73Strong

Last 5 matches · 3W-2D-0L · +4 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

Match Winner
Ludogorets to win

BetGenius backs Ludogorets to win (Match Winner) at 74% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.

74%
Confidence
Solid
Preview

Match preview

Lokomotiv Sofia host Ludogorets in round eight of the First League, with both teams experiencing contrasting campaigns so far. The hosts sit 13th in the standings with three points from six matches and remain winless, having suffered defeats in both of their home fixtures.

Ludogorets enter this fixture in second place with 17 points from seven outings, having registered five wins and two draws without a single defeat. They have been productive in attack on their travels, averaging two goals scored per away game.

Historical clashes heavily tilt toward the visitors, who have claimed eight victories in the last ten meetings between these clubs. Given Lokomotiv Sofia's defensive vulnerabilities and Ludogorets' consistent form, the away side holds a substantial edge.

Analysis

Key factors

  1. Ludogorets are unbeaten across seven league games with five victories and two draws.
  2. Lokomotiv Sofia are winless in six league matches, having lost both home games played this season.
  3. Ludogorets have won eight of the last ten head-to-head encounters against Lokomotiv Sofia.
  4. Lokomotiv Sofia have conceded an average of 2.5 goals per match at home this campaign.
  5. Ludogorets average 2.0 goals scored per match in away league fixtures.
Numbers

Statistical comparison

Lokomotiv Sofia at homeLudogorets away
4
Played
4
0-0-4
W-D-L
3-1-0
0.8
Scored /game
2
2.3
Conceded /game
1
—
Clean sheets
—
—
Failed to score
—
80%
BTTS (last 5)
80%
80%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
40%

Combined scoring rate: 2.8 goals per game (Lokomotiv Sofia at home plus Ludogorets away).

Table

Table context

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#TeamPGDPts
1Levski SofiaPromotion - efbet League (Championship Group)10+1928
2CSKA SofiaPromotion - efbet League (Championship Group)11+1827
3LudogoretsPromotion - efbet League (Championship Group)10+1426
4CSKA 1948Promotion - efbet League (Championship Group)11+822
5Botev PlovdivPromotion - efbet League (Conference League Group)11+319
6Arda KardzhaliPromotion - efbet League (Conference League Group)11-217
9Botev Vratsaefbet League (Relegation Group)11-119
10Dunav Ruseefbet League (Relegation Group)11-88
11Lokomotiv Plovdivefbet League (Relegation Group)11-88
12Lokomotiv Sofiaefbet League (Relegation Group)11-78
13Septemvri Sofiaefbet League (Relegation Group)11-118
14Cherno More Varnaefbet League (Relegation Group)11-116
History

Head-to-head

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1
Lokomotiv Sofia
1
Draws
8
Ludogorets

Ludogorets have won 8 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 3.0 goals a game, 60% went over 2.5.

  • 2026-09-06Lokomotiv Sofia1-2Ludogorets
  • 2026-02-07Lokomotiv Sofia1-3Ludogorets
  • 2025-08-17Ludogorets0-0Lokomotiv Sofia
  • 2025-03-09Lokomotiv Sofia1-2Ludogorets
  • 2024-09-21Ludogorets2-0Lokomotiv Sofia
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Match Winner
Ludogorets to win
74%
Confidence

Ludogorets enter this matchup in commanding league form, holding second place after five wins and two draws from seven fixtures while remaining undefeated. In contrast, Lokomotiv Sofia occupy 13th place and have yet to win a match this season, collecting three draws and three defeats from six games, including losses in both home matches with an average of 2.5 goals conceded per home game. Head-to-head history provides overwhelming backing, with Ludogorets winning eight of the previous ten meetings between the two clubs, including a 3-1 away victory in their most recent encounter.

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