Very strong pick · fair odds 1.27 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.20Odds
Picks by market
ResultLudogorets to win ✓64% · @1.55
Double chanceLudogorets or draw ✓87% · @1.11
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗60% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.16
Ludogorets vs Botev Plovdiv: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Botev Plovdiv travel to face Ludogorets on Saturday 15 August in the First League, with Huvepharma Arena the venue – the ball rolls at 19:15 WAT. In the table, Ludogorets are 3rd, among the top four, on 30 points after 13 matches; Botev Plovdiv are 5th (upper half) with 23.
Current form
Ludogorets, last 5: WWDWL Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Cherno More Varna, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Botev Plovdiv, last 5: WWLDW Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Spartak Varna, at home. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Head to head
When they last met (23 Feb 2026) it ended Botev Plovdiv 2–1 Ludogorets.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Ludogorets 2.1 xG, Botev Plovdiv 0.9 xG – a total near 3.0. That is an open game on paper: 57% for three or more goals, 60% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Ludogorets 64%, draw 22%, Botev Plovdiv 13%.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (79%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: Ludogorets 2–0 Botev Plovdiv. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Ludogorets64%fair 1.55 · @1.55
Draw22%fair 4.47 · @4.00
Botev Plovdiv13%fair 7.59 · @5.00
2.98Expected goals
2.10Ludogorets xG
0.87Botev Plovdiv xG
60%Both score
57%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–011%
1–011%
2–110%
1–19%
3–08%
3–17%
From our goals model: Ludogorets 2.1 – 0.9 Botev Plovdiv expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Ludogorets vs Botev Plovdiv?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Ludogorets vs Botev Plovdiv?
On our numbers Ludogorets have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Botev Plovdiv 13%.
How many goals will there be in Ludogorets vs Botev Plovdiv?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ludogorets vs Botev Plovdiv?
Our predicted score is Ludogorets 2–0 Botev Plovdiv, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Ludogorets vs Botev Plovdiv?
Ludogorets vs Botev Plovdiv (First League) kicks off on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 19:15 (West Africa Time) at Huvepharma Arena.
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.
