Botev Plovdiv vs Botev Vratsa: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Botev Vratsa travel to face Botev Plovdiv on Saturday 14 March in the First League, with Stadion Hristo Botev the venue – the ball rolls at 14:15 WAT. In the table, Botev Plovdiv are 5th, upper half, on 23 points after 14 matches; Botev Vratsa are 13th (in the drop zone) with 10. There are 13 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Botev Plovdiv, last 5: DWDWL Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with CSKA 1948, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Botev Vratsa, last 4: LDDD Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to CSKA Sofia, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.0 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Botev Plovdiv, collecting 1.6 points per game to 0.8 for Botev Vratsa.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Botev Plovdiv 1.7 xG, Botev Vratsa 0.8 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 44%, GG 51%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Botev Plovdiv 58%, draw 24%, Botev Vratsa 17%.
Lower-risk option: Botev Plovdiv or draw (83%) at 1.17.
GG/NG: GG (51%) at 1.95.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Botev Plovdiv to win (58%, odds 1.70). Most likely score in line with that pick: Botev Plovdiv 1–0 Botev Vratsa. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Botev Plovdiv58%fair 1.71 · @1.70
Draw24%fair 4.15 · @3.25
Botev Vratsa17%fair 5.72 · @4.75
2.45Expected goals
1.68Botev Plovdiv xG
0.77Botev Vratsa xG
51%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–015%
2–012%
1–111%
2–19%
0–09%
3–07%
From our goals model: Botev Plovdiv 1.7 – 0.8 Botev Vratsa expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Botev Plovdiv to win
58%
1.71
1.70
Double chance
Botev Plovdiv or draw
83%
1.21
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
51%
1.96
1.95
Draw no bet
Botev Plovdiv (draw no bet)
77%
1.30
–
Asian handicap
Botev Vratsa +1.5 (Asian handicap)
67%
1.49
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals
70%
1.43
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals
56%
1.79
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals
77%
1.30
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals
90%
1.11
–
First team to score
Botev Plovdiv to score first
63%
1.59
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time
43%
2.32
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Botev Plovdiv / FT Botev Plovdiv
37%
2.74
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1
9%
10.68
–
Recent results
Botev Plovdiv – last 5
DWDWL
8 Mar
@ CSKA 1948
0–0
D
3 Mar
vs Septemvri Sofia
2–0
W
27 Feb
@ Montana
0–0
D
23 Feb
vs Ludogorets
2–1
W
15 Feb
@ Levski Sofia
0–3
L
0.8Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
20%Both scored
40%Over 2.5
Botev Vratsa – last 4
LDDD
4 Mar
@ CSKA Sofia
0–1
L
28 Feb
vs Beroe
0–0
D
20 Feb
@ Cherno More Varna
0–0
D
16 Feb
vs Dobrudzha
0–0
D
0.0Scored / game
0.3Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Botev Plovdiv and Botev Vratsa.
What is the prediction for Botev Plovdiv vs Botev Vratsa?
Our pick is Botev Plovdiv to win with a 58% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.70.
Who will win Botev Plovdiv vs Botev Vratsa?
On our numbers Botev Plovdiv have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Botev Vratsa 17%.
How many goals will there be in Botev Plovdiv vs Botev Vratsa?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 44% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Botev Plovdiv vs Botev Vratsa?
Our predicted score is Botev Plovdiv 1–0 Botev Vratsa, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Botev Plovdiv vs Botev Vratsa?
Botev Plovdiv vs Botev Vratsa (First League) kicks off on Saturday 14 March 2026 at 14:15 (West Africa Time) at Stadion Hristo Botev.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
