On 04.04.2026, the Bulgaria First League offers a thrilling match as Arda Kardzhali faces off against Montana. With both teams geared up, Arda Kardzhali is predicted to leverage their higher skill level and tactical knowledge. Read our detailed predictions, including tactical analysis and betting tips, to confidently back Arda Kardzhali.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 27 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 28/32 | 41 |
| 7 | Arda Kardzhali | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 30/25 | 38 |
| 8 | Slavia Sofia | 27 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 32/30 | 35 |
| 14 | Beroe | 27 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 18/39 | 22 |
| 15 | Septemvri Sofia | 27 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 23/57 | 21 |
| 16 | Montana | 27 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 14/42 | 16 |
Key Player Statistics: Arda Kardzhali vs Montana
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | Montana | Arda Kardzhali | 24.10.2025 | 1-1 |
| First League | Arda Kardzhali | Montana | 28.11.2020 | 3-0 |
| First League | Montana | Arda Kardzhali | 08.08.2020 | 3-3 |
| Second League | Arda Kardzhali | Montana | 15.04.2019 | 2-0 |
| Second League | Montana | Arda Kardzhali | 30.09.2018 | 0-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Arda Kardzhali | Neftchi | 29.01.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Arda Kardzhali | FC UFA | 26.01.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Wieczysta Kraków | Arda Kardzhali | 23.01.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Kudrivka | Arda Kardzhali | 20.01.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Arda Kardzhali | Levski Karlovo | 15.01.2026 | 3-0 |
| First League | Septemvri Sofia | Arda Kardzhali | 21.03.2026 | 1-4 |
| First League | Arda Kardzhali | Dobrudzha | 16.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| First League | Botev Vratsa | Arda Kardzhali | 07.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Arda Kardzhali | 04.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| First League | Arda Kardzhali | Spartak Varna | 27.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Montana | Leningradets | 29.01.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Montana | Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe | 26.01.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Montana | Llapi | 23.01.2026 | 2-2 |
| First League | Montana | Beroe | 22.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Montana | 15.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| First League | Montana | Ludogorets | 09.03.2026 | 0-3 |
| First League | Spartak Varna | Montana | 03.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| First League | Montana | Botev Plovdiv | 27.02.2026 | 0-0 |
| First League | Dobrudzha | Montana | 21.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| First League | Septemvri Sofia | Montana | 16.02.2026 | 1-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Arda Kardzhali VS Montana
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Arda Kardzhali vs Montana
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Arda Kardzhali vs Montana
There are fixtures that feel like formalities. And then there are games where everything is on the line for one side, and almost nothing for the other. This is one of those games.
Arda Kardzhali sit seventh in the Bulgaria First League, comfortably mid-table with 38 points from 27 games. Montana, meanwhile, are drowning at the bottom in 16th place, with just 16 points and a goal difference of minus 28. That gap tells you everything you need to know about the mood going into this one.
The bookmakers agree. Arda are priced at 1.36 to win, and honestly, it's hard to argue with that. Montana are out at 8.00, and I'll tell you now — that's not value, that's a warning sign dressed up as a number.
Here's what you need to watch for, though. Arda are in genuinely good form. They beat Septemvri Sofia 4-1 on the road in their last league outing, and before that, they won 2-0 at home to Dobrudzha. The only blip recently was a 1-0 loss to Botev Vratsa. That's a team playing with confidence. Their winter friendlies also showed attacking intent, scoring freely against decent opposition.
Montana, on the other hand, have lost five of their last six league games. They've conceded freely all season — 42 goals against in 27 matches is genuinely alarming. Don't be fooled by the 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture back in October. That result looks increasingly like an anomaly rather than evidence of competitive balance between these sides.
Here's the surprising detail casual fans will miss. Montana have failed to score in four of their last six league matches. Zero goals. Their top scorers list in the data is completely empty — not a single player registered. That's not a slump. That's a crisis.
Arda's top scorer Karagaren has six goals this season, and creative midfielder Kotev leads the assists chart. This is a functioning attack facing a broken defence. The Over 2.5 goals market looks genuinely appealing here, and I'd be backing Arda to win to nil as a real value play at whatever price your bookmaker is offering.
My bold prediction? Arda win 3-0, with Karagaren on the scoresheet. The cards market is also worth a look — Arda have multiple yellow card magnets, and a frustrated Montana side fighting for survival could make it a feisty afternoon.
Montana need a miracle. Arda just need to show up. Come Saturday, that difference will be felt every minute on the pitch.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Gospodinov | Bulgaria | 32 | Goalkeeper | 186 | n/a |
| V. Velev | Ukraine | 25 | Defender | 179 | 68 |
| F. Eboa Eboa | Cameroon | 28 | Defender | 186 | 80 |
| C. Hüseynov | Azerbaijan | 23 | Defender | 183 | n/a |
| D. Velkovski | Bulgaria | 31 | Defender | 185 | 68 |
| David Akintola Idowu | Nigeria | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| L. Kotev | Bulgaria | 28 | Midfielder | 185 | 75 |
| S. Kovachev | Bulgaria | 28 | Midfielder | 175 | 67 |
| S. Yusein | Bulgaria | 30 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| B. Karagaren | Bulgaria | 33 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| K. Nikolov | Bulgaria | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Andre Shinyashiki | Brazil | 28 | Attacker | 176 | 69 |
| A. Vutov | Bulgaria | 29 | Midfielder | 178 | n/a |
| Patrick Luan | Brazil | 27 | Attacker | 179 | 78 |
| Isnaba Mané | Portugal | 21 | Attacker | 177 | 73 |
| E. Viyachki | Bulgaria | 35 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Yusuf | Bulgaria | 34 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Cascardo | Brazil | 29 | Defender | 174 | 66 |
| B. Akandzha | Bulgaria | 17 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| I. Tilev | Bulgaria | 27 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Kamenov | Bulgaria | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| V. Tsekov | Bulgaria | 26 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| I. Kokonov | Bulgaria | 34 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Tungarov | Bulgaria | 27 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Todorov | Bulgaria | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Tomás Azevedo | Portugal | 25 | Midfielder | 180 | 72 |
| Márcio Rosa | Cape Verde | 29 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 80 |
| V. Simeonov | Bulgaria | 28 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| N. Borisov | Bulgaria | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| B. Dimitrov | Bulgaria | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| B. Vakadinov | Bulgaria | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| K. Iliev | Bulgaria | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| N. Ganchev | Bulgaria | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Mihaylov | Bulgaria | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Dinev | Bulgaria | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| V. Dobrev | Bulgaria | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Acheampong | Ghana | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| P. Ejike | Nigeria | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| P. Atanasov | Bulgaria | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| E. Ekele | Nigeria | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
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