Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Sofia Saturday 18th July 2026 06:00 PM football predictions.

Botev Plovdiv Lokomotiv Sofia

Botev Plovdiv W W W W L W

Lokomotiv Sofia W L W D D D

STRENGTH

SHOT CONVERSION

SHOTS ON TARGET

POSSESSION

SAVE RATE

ATTACKING POTENTIAL

EXPECTED GOALS

HEAD TO HEAD

WINS THE GAME

What do these metrics mean?

Strength: Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
Shot Conversion: Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
Shots on Target: Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
Possession: Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
Save Rate: Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
Attacking Potential: Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
Defensive Potential: Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
Expected Goals: Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
Head to Head: Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
Wins the Game: Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.

Home Team	Away Team	Score	Date
Botev Plovdiv	Lokomotiv Sofia	3 - 1	March 27, 2026
Lokomotiv Sofia	Botev Plovdiv	3 - 2	December 6, 2025
Botev Plovdiv	Lokomotiv Sofia	0 - 1	August 10, 2025
Lokomotiv Sofia	Botev Plovdiv	1 - 1	April 18, 2025
Botev Plovdiv	Lokomotiv Sofia	2 - 0	November 8, 2024
Lokomotiv Sofia	Botev Plovdiv	0 - 4	April 21, 2024

Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result
Jul 1, 26	Home	Chernomorets 1919 Burgas	4 - 0	Win
Jun 27, 26	Home	Ballkani	2 - 0	Win
Jun 26, 26	Home	Arda Kardzhali	2 - 1	Win
Jun 23, 26	Home	Spartak Pleven	4 - 0	Win
May 25, 26	Away	Lokomotiv Plovdiv	2 - 1	Loss
May 16, 26	Home	Cherno More Varna	5 - 0	Win

Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result
Jun 26, 26	Home	Drita	2 - 1	Win
May 22, 26	Away	Spartak Varna	3 - 0	Loss
May 18, 26	Home	Slavia Sofia	2 - 0	Win
May 14, 26	Home	Beroe	1 - 1	Draw
May 9, 26	Away	Montana	2 - 2	Draw
May 5, 26	Home	Botev Vratsa	2 - 2	Draw

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
None	Lokomotiv Sofia	None	None	None	None	None	None	None	None
None	Botev Plovdiv	None	None	None	None	None	None	None	None

This prediction indicates that the football match is poised to end in a draw.

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