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Botev Vratsa Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 betting prediction


Betting suggestion:

Botev Vratsa are seeking a win, so they will need to attack their opponent from the outset. The visitors are aiming for at least one point, but they will not just sit back and defend. This is expected to be an exciting match with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities. We will back the ‘Over 2.5 Goals’ market for this match.
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Preview
Botev Vratsa and Lokomotiv Sf meet at Stadion Hristo Botev, in a match for the 21th round of the First League. Botev Vratsa got an away win by (0‑1), in the last league head‑to‑head, played in 23‑08‑2024. At this stadium, the head‑to‑head history indicates total balance between these two teams, since there is a record of 2 draws and 1 win for each team in the last 4 matches. However, the last time these teams met at this stadium was on 06‑11‑2023, in a match for the First League, Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 won by (0‑2). The goals of the match were scored by Gonçalo Cardoso (30' ) and Antoni Ivanov (60' ) for Lokomotiv Sf. The home advantage may play an important role in this match , since Botev Vratsa presents significant differences between home and away results.

Analysis Botev Vratsa

The home team is currently in the 15th position of the league, with 13 points won, after 4 wins, 4 draws and 12 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost in a home match against Cherno More, by (2‑3). In the last match, they tied in an away match against Septemvri Sofia, by (2‑2). This is a team that is often stronger at home, with the help of its supporters, so they usually make good use of the home advantage, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 3 draws and 9 losses in away matches; against 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 losses at their stadium. In the last 10 home league matches Botev Vratsa has a record of 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses, so they have won 11 points out of 30 possible. In their home league matches the most frequent result at half‑time was the 0‑0 (4 out of 10 matches). They haven't been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition have ended with Over 1,5 goals. This is a team that has had a hard time trying to score first. They have opened up the score in only 4 of the last 20 matches for the First League, they have reached half‑time in front in 2 of those 4 matches and have held on to the lead in 2. In 20 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 15 times and have only turned the score around in 2. In the last 10 home matches for this competition there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 4 of their 10 goals between minutes (31'‑45').

Despite the recent draw, Botev Vratsa has been lacking consistency in the competition. It is no surprise that the team is facing serious relegation risks this season. Having gone a while without a win, they will need to deliver a more efficient performance on the pitch if they are to overcome Lokomotiv Sf in this round. Defensive solidity and attacking effectiveness will be crucial to securing a positive result.

Confirmed Lineup: Dimitar Evtimov, Quentin Bena, Arian Kabashi, Martin Hristov Achkov, Stefan Tsonkov, David Suárez, Mehdi Boukassi, Mark-Emilio Ivanov Papazov, Boubacar Traore, Ewerton, Vladislav Sevdalinov Naydenov.
Coach: H. Yanev.

Analysis Lokomotiv Sf

The away team is currently in the 14th position of the league, with 17 points won, after 4 wins, 5 draws and 11 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost in a home match against Septemvri Sofia, by (1‑2). In the last match, they won in an away match against CSKA 1948 Sofia, by (1‑4). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 losses in away matches, with 16 goals scored and 26 conceded; against 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses at their stadium, with 16 goals scored and 24 conceded. In the last 10 away league matches Lokomotiv Sf has a record of 2 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses, so they have won 8 points out of 30 possible. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 20 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 9 times and have never been able to turn the score around. In the last 10 away matches for this competition there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 5 of their 10 goals between minutes (0'‑15').

Like their opponent, Lokomotiv Sf knows that their battle is against potential relegation this season. As visitors, the team has been lacking consistency in the competition, and it is crucial that they start picking up points in these conditions. In this round, they have a valuable opportunity to do so and must stay alert to the nuances of the game. With good conversion of chances and defensive solidity, they could return home with all three points.

Confirmed Lineup: Aleksandar Lyubenov, Bruno, Celso Raposo, Athanasios Pitsolis, Ryan Bidounga, Octávio, Diogo Teixeira, Bozhidar Katsarov, Anisse Brrou, Ante Aralica, Spas Delev.
Coach: R. Dostanic.

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The tip and bet suggestion for the Botev Vratsa vs Lokomotiv Sf match, on 14 February 2025, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy US, goes to: Over 2,5 goals ⇒ bet available on bet365.

The Botev Vratsa vs Lokomotiv Sf on 14 February 2025 will be played at Vratsa, Stadion Hristo Botev.

 

First League - 2024/2025

  • 100% 293 / 293 Games

  • Home team wins 44.03%
  • Draws 22.87%
  • Away team wins 33.11%
  • Over 1.5 69.28%
  • Over 2.5 44.03%
  • Over 3.5 23.55%
  • Goals 720
  • Goals /match 2.46
  • Goals /match home 1.31
  • Goals /match away 1.15
  • Both teams score 43.34%
  • Goals after 80' 16.67%
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