Dunav Ruse vs Botev Vratsa: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
12:00 WAT, Saturday 19 September: Dunav Ruse v Botev Vratsa in the First League, played at Gradski Stadium. In the table, Dunav Ruse are 10th, lower half, on 12 points after 14 matches; Botev Vratsa are 13th (in the drop zone) with 10. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Dunav Ruse, last 5: LLDLW Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to CSKA 1948, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Botev Vratsa, last 5: DWLWL Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Levski Sofia, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Momentum favours Botev Vratsa, collecting 1.2 points per game to 0.7 for Dunav Ruse.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Dunav Ruse 1.3 xG, Botev Vratsa 1.4 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 51%, GG 52%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Dunav Ruse 34%, draw 24%, Botev Vratsa 42%.
GG/NG: GG (52%) at 1.85.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (52%, odds 1.85). Most likely score in line with that pick: Dunav Ruse 1–1 Botev Vratsa. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Dunav Ruse34%fair 2.93 · @2.70
Draw24%fair 4.12 · @2.90
Botev Vratsa42%fair 2.40 · @2.45
2.72Expected goals
1.28Dunav Ruse xG
1.44Botev Vratsa xG
52%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–110%
1–29%
1–08%
2–18%
0–27%
From our goals model: Dunav Ruse 1.3 – 1.4 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 Vratsa to win✗
42%
2.40
2.45
Double chance
Either team to win✗
76%
1.32
1.35
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
52%
1.93
1.85
Draw no bet
Botev Vratsa (draw no bet)
55%
1.82
–
Asian handicap
Dunav Ruse +1 (Asian handicap)✓
75%
1.33
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.32
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
51%
1.96
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
71%
1.41
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
–
First team to score
Botev Vratsa to score first
50%
2.02
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
42%
2.38
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Botev Vratsa / FT Botev Vratsa✗
24%
4.16
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.42
–
Recent results
Dunav Ruse – last 6
LLDLWL
12 Sep
@ CSKA 1948
1–2
L
7 Sep
vs Slavia Sofia
0–1
L
31 Aug
vs Lokomotiv Sofia
2–2
D
21 Aug
@ Cherno More Varna
1–3
L
16 Aug
@ Lokomotiv Plovdiv
2–1
W
8 Aug
vs Arda Kardzhali
0–2
L
1.0Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Botev Vratsa – last 6
DWLWLL
13 Sep
vs Levski Sofia
0–0
D
4 Sep
@ Septemvri Sofia
3–2
W
31 Aug
@ Arda Kardzhali
0–2
L
24 Aug
vs Botev Plovdiv
1–0
W
16 Aug
@ CSKA Sofia
0–5
L
10 Aug
vs Slavia Sofia
0–3
L
0.7Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
17%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Dunav Ruse and Botev Vratsa.
What is the prediction for Dunav Ruse vs Botev Vratsa?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 52% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.85.
Who will win Dunav Ruse vs Botev Vratsa?
On our numbers Dunav Ruse have a 34% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Botev Vratsa 42%.
How many goals will there be in Dunav Ruse vs Botev Vratsa?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Dunav Ruse vs Botev Vratsa?
Our predicted score is Dunav Ruse 1–1 Botev Vratsa, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Dunav Ruse vs Botev Vratsa?
Dunav Ruse vs Botev Vratsa (First League) kicks off on Saturday 19 September 2026 at 12:00 (West Africa Time) at Gradski Stadium.
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.
