Slavia Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
17:00 WAT, Friday 20 March: Slavia Sofia v Botev Plovdiv in the First League, played at Stadion Aleksandar Shalamanov. In the table, Slavia Sofia are 8th, lower half, on 14 points after 14 matches; Botev Plovdiv are 5th (upper half) with 23.
Current form
Slavia Sofia, last 5: DWWLL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Lokomotiv Sofia, away. Goals for and against: 1.6 scored, 0.8 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 2 clean sheets in that run.
Botev Plovdiv, last 5: DWDWL Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with CSKA 1948, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Slavia Sofia 1.2 xG, Botev Plovdiv 1.2 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 47%, GG 58%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Slavia Sofia 39%, draw 26%, Botev Plovdiv 35%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (74%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Slavia Sofia 1–1 Botev Plovdiv. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Slavia Sofia39%fair 2.56 · @2.38
Draw26%fair 3.78 · @3.35
Botev Plovdiv35%fair 2.89 · @2.62
2.41Expected goals
1.24Slavia Sofia xG
1.17Botev Plovdiv xG
58%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–011%
0–110%
0–09%
2–18%
1–28%
From our goals model: Slavia Sofia 1.2 – 1.2 Botev Plovdiv 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
Slavia Sofia to win✗
39%
2.56
2.38
Double chance
Either team to win✓
74%
1.36
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
58%
1.73
1.67
Draw no bet
Slavia Sofia (draw no bet)✗
53%
1.89
–
Asian handicap
Botev Plovdiv +0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
62%
1.61
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
71%
1.40
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
53%
1.88
1.85
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.30
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
90%
1.11
–
First team to score
Slavia Sofia to score first✗
47%
2.13
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
45%
2.22
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Slavia Sofia / FT Slavia Sofia✗
22%
4.60
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.35
–
Recent results
Slavia Sofia – last 5
DWWLL
13 Mar
@ Lokomotiv Sofia
1–1
D
6 Mar
vs Spartak Varna
4–0
W
3 Mar
@ Beroe
3–0
W
27 Feb
vs CSKA 1948
0–2
L
21 Feb
@ CSKA Sofia
0–1
L
1.6Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
20%Both scored
40%Over 2.5
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
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Slavia Sofia and Botev Plovdiv.
What is the prediction for Slavia Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Slavia Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?
On our numbers Slavia Sofia have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Botev Plovdiv 35%.
How many goals will there be in Slavia Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Slavia Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?
Our predicted score is Slavia Sofia 1–1 Botev Plovdiv, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Slavia Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv?
Slavia Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv (First League) kicks off on Friday 20 March 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Stadion Aleksandar Shalamanov.
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.
