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Slavia Sofia vs Septemvri Sofia prediction

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Round
Regular Season - 7
Venue
Stadion Aleksandar Shalamanov, Sofia
Referee
Mihael Pavlov, Bulgaria

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Form

Recent form

Slavia Sofia
52Average

Last 5 matches · 1W-3D-1L · 0 goal difference

Septemvri Sofia
40Poor

Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · 0 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

Double Chance
Slavia Sofia or Draw

BetGenius backs Slavia Sofia or Draw (Double Chance) at 75% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.

75%
Confidence
Strong
Preview

Match preview

Slavia Sofia host city rivals Septemvri Sofia at the Stadion Aleksandar Shalamanov in round seven of the First League. The hosts sit ninth in the table with six points from five matches, having built their campaign on a resilient defensive structure that has conceded just three goals all season. Slavia enter this clash after securing an impressive 1-1 draw away at Ludogorets, following a convincing 3-0 victory over Botev Vratsa.

Septemvri Sofia occupy eighth place with seven points from six fixtures, having recently reversed a difficult run of form. After suffering three consecutive defeats where they conceded eight goals, Septemvri picked up back-to-back 1-0 victories against Spartak Varna and CSKA 1948 to restore stability.

While historical head-to-head encounters between these two Sofia clubs have produced plenty of goals, Slavia Sofia's current compact shape and defensive record of 0.6 goals conceded per game make them difficult to break down on home soil.

Analysis

Key factors

  1. Slavia Sofia boast a tight defensive record, conceding an average of just 0.6 goals per game across five league fixtures.
  2. Slavia are unbeaten at home in league play this season, drawing both matches against CSKA Sofia (0-0) and Lokomotiv Sofia (1-1).
  3. Septemvri Sofia have conceded five goals across their three away league matches, suffering two defeats in those three trips.
  4. Slavia Sofia have avoided defeat in four of their five league games in the current campaign.
Numbers

Statistical comparison

Slavia Sofia at homeSeptemvri Sofia away
5
Played
5
0-4-1
W-D-L
1-1-3
0.6
Scored /game
0.8
0.8
Conceded /game
1.6
40%
Clean sheets
20%
40%
Failed to score
20%
60%
BTTS (last 5)
60%
20%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
40%

Combined scoring rate: 1.4 goals per game (Slavia Sofia at home plus Septemvri Sofia away).

Table

Table context

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#TeamPGDPts
5Botev PlovdivPromotion - efbet League (Conference League Group)11+319
6Arda KardzhaliPromotion - efbet League (Conference League Group)11-217
7Spartak VarnaPromotion - efbet League (Conference League Group)11-413
8Slavia SofiaPromotion - efbet League (Conference League Group)11011
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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6
Slavia Sofia
0
Draws
4
Septemvri Sofia

Slavia Sofia have won 6 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 3.9 goals a game, both teams scored in 90% of them.

  • 2026-07-04Septemvri Sofia2-3Slavia Sofia
  • 2026-05-06Slavia Sofia2-1Septemvri Sofia
  • 2026-04-10Slavia Sofia1-2Septemvri Sofia
  • 2025-11-01Septemvri Sofia0-1Slavia Sofia
  • 2025-05-06Septemvri Sofia3-1Slavia Sofia
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Slavia Sofia or Draw
75%
Confidence

Slavia Sofia have proved difficult to defeat this season, losing just once in five league matches and remaining unbeaten at home with draws against CSKA Sofia and Lokomotiv Sofia. Coming off an away draw at Ludogorets and a 3-0 away win at Botev Vratsa, Slavia carry positive momentum and a strong defensive foundation, having conceded only three goals in five outings. Backing Slavia Sofia on Double Chance (Home or Draw) provides strong coverage against a Septemvri side that has lost two of their three away fixtures.

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Published August 27, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.