The stage is set for 09.05.2026, when Cherno More Varna and Botev Plovdiv will compete in the Bulgaria First League. It's a match where anything can happen, as both teams are known for their competitive spirit and balanced skills. We've analyzed everything from strategy to player form to give you the best prediction. Read on and get ready to bet on this exciting match!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A PFG: Regular season | |||||||
| 1 | Levski Sofia | 30 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 64/22 | 70 |
| 2 | Ludogorets | 30 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 57/20 | 60 |
| 3 | CSKA 1948 | 30 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 50/31 | 59 |
| 4 | CSKA Sofia | 30 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 43/23 | 56 |
| 5 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 30 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 30/33 | 46 |
| 6 | Cherno More Varna | 30 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 33/26 | 44 |
| 7 | Arda Kardzhali | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 33/27 | 44 |
| 8 | Botev Plovdiv | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 40/37 | 40 |
| 9 | Slavia Sofia | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 36/33 | 39 |
| 10 | Botev Vratsa | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 24/26 | 38 |
| 11 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 30 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 40/39 | 37 |
| 12 | Spartak Varna | 30 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 25/50 | 27 |
| 13 | Dobrudzha | 30 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 23/43 | 26 |
| 14 | Septemvri Sofia | 30 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 25/58 | 26 |
| 15 | Beroe | 30 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 19/44 | 23 |
| 16 | Montana | 30 | 3 | 8 | 19 | 15/45 | 17 |
| A PFG: Conference League Group | |||||||
| 5 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 32 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 32/34 | 49 |
| 6 | Cherno More Varna | 32 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 34/26 | 48 |
| 7 | Arda Kardzhali | 32 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 33/29 | 45 |
| 8 | Botev Plovdiv | 32 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 42/39 | 43 |
Key Player Statistics: Cherno More Varna vs Botev Plovdiv
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x 5 x 1 x 4Cherno More Varna vs Botev Plovdiv Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | Botev Plovdiv | Cherno More Varna | 29.11.2025 | 2-1 |
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Botev Plovdiv | 27.07.2025 | 2-1 |
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Botev Plovdiv | 05.04.2025 | 1-1 |
| First League | Botev Plovdiv | Cherno More Varna | 25.10.2024 | 1-0 |
| First League | Botev Plovdiv | Cherno More Varna | 31.03.2024 | 0-0 |
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Botev Plovdiv | 26.09.2023 | 1-0 |
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Botev Plovdiv | 04.03.2023 | 1-2 |
| First League | Botev Plovdiv | Cherno More Varna | 19.08.2022 | 3-4 |
| First League | Botev Plovdiv | Cherno More Varna | 16.04.2022 | 1-0 |
| First League | Botev Plovdiv | Cherno More Varna | 20.11.2021 | 0-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Cherno More Varna | Etar Veliko Tarnovo | 31.01.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Cherno More Varna | Chernomorets 1919 Burgas | 28.01.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Cherno More Varna | Lokomotiv G. Oryahovitsa | 28.01.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Etar Veliko Tarnovo | Cherno More Varna | 23.01.2026 | 0-6 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Cherno More Varna | Dobrudzha | 14.01.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Farul Constanta | Cherno More Varna | 10.01.2026 | 1-2 |
| First League | Arda Kardzhali | Cherno More Varna | 03.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| First League | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | Cherno More Varna | 26.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| First League | Cherno More Varna | CSKA 1948 | 15.04.2026 | 0-4 |
| First League | Ludogorets | Cherno More Varna | 09.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Botev Plovdiv | Lokomotiv Sofia | 27.03.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Botev Plovdiv | Sevlievo | 31.01.2026 | 4-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Botev Plovdiv | Spartak Varna | 28.01.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Botev Plovdiv | Drenica Skënderaj | 21.01.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Botev Plovdiv | Maritsa Plovdiv | 15.01.2026 | 2-0 |
| First League | Botev Plovdiv | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 03.05.2026 | 0-2 |
| First League | Arda Kardzhali | Botev Plovdiv | 26.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| First League | Dobrudzha | Botev Plovdiv | 14.04.2026 | 0-3 |
| First League | Botev Plovdiv | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 08.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| First League | Botev Plovdiv | Spartak Varna | 04.04.2026 | 5-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Cherno More Varna VS Botev Plovdiv
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Cherno More Varna vs Botev Plovdiv
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Cherno More Varna vs Botev Plovdiv
htmlThere's something special about a match that means more than just three points. Cherno More Varna hosting Botev Plovdiv is exactly that kind of game — two clubs with genuine history between them, and with the Bulgarian First League table still tight enough to make every result matter.
Cherno More sit fifth with 47 points from 31 games, while Botev are just four points behind in eighth place. That gap sounds comfortable for the hosts, but close enough for Botev to dream. This isn't just a mid-table clash. It's a fight for positioning with real consequences.
Here's what you need to watch for — and what the casual fan might overlook. The head-to-head record is remarkably balanced, but home advantage has been decisive in this fixture. When Cherno More host Botev in Varna, they've won more often than not across the last five years. That pattern is worth noting when looking at the odds, where Cherno More are priced at 2.38. I actually think there's genuine value there given the home form.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Botev are the more dangerous side because they've scored 42 goals this season compared to Cherno More's 34. The Black Sea side are tighter defensively, conceding just 26 goals — eleven fewer than their visitors. Structure wins matches like this.
Botev's top scorer Franklin Mascote has been excellent with seven league goals, but there's a surprising statistical insight here — Botev have shown real inconsistency, hammering Spartak Varna 5-0 one week, then losing 3-1 to Botev Vratsa the next. That unpredictability makes them hard to fully trust away from home.
Speaking of discipline, keep an eye on Botev's A. Yordanov and N. Soldo — both have red cards this season. In a physically contested fixture like this, the bookings market looks genuinely interesting. I'd strongly consider backing at least two Botev cards. It's a pattern that keeps repeating itself.
Cherno More's recent form has been patchy — a heavy 4-0 home defeat to CSKA 1948 stands out — but their win at Lokomotiv Plovdiv last time out shows they're capable of grinding results when it matters. G. Lazarov hasn't been prolific with five goals, but his movement causes problems.
My prediction: Cherno More Varna 2-1 Botev Plovdiv. A narrow but deserved home win, with Botev getting one back late and a yellow card or two along the way. The home advantage, defensive solidity, and historical pattern all point the same direction.
Get ready — this one has all the ingredients of a proper Bulgarian football night.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Iliev | Bulgaria | 34 | Goalkeeper | 180 | 70 |
| T. Panov | Bulgaria | 37 | Midfielder | 172 | n/a |
| V. Panayotov | Bulgaria | 35 | Midfielder | 177 | 70 |
| A. Chandarov | Bulgaria | 27 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Z. Atanasov | Bulgaria | 35 | Defender | 187 | 85 |
| David Teles | Portugal | 27 | Midfielder | 179 | 63 |
| Alberto Martín | Spain | 37 | Defender | 179 cm | 73 kg |
| V. Drobarov | North Macedonia | 33 | Defender | 187 | n/a |
| D. Tonev | Bulgaria | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Weslen Júnior | Brazil | 26 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| João Pedro | Brazil | 26 | Midfielder | 170 | 69 |
| K. Tomov | Bulgaria | 23 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| A. Donchev | Bulgaria | 24 | Midfielder | 176 | n/a |
| Danylo Chalykh | Ukraine | 25 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Celso Sidney | Portugal | 24 | Attacker | 187 | 80 |
| R. Stefanov | Bulgaria | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| N. Zlatev | Bulgaria | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| João Bandaró | Brazil | 21 | Defender | 186 | 74 |
| G. Lazarov | Bulgaria | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| P. Marinov | Bulgaria | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Naumov | Bulgaria | 28 | Goalkeeper | 186 | n/a |
| K. Balogiannis | Greece | 27 | Defender | 179 | 71 |
| Tailson | Brazil | 27 | Midfielder | 174 | 66 |
| N. Minkov | Bulgaria | 28 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Yordanov | Bulgaria | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| T. Nedelev | Bulgaria | 33 | Midfielder | 176 cm | n/a |
| E. Kwateng | France | 29 | Defender | 183 | 75 |
| S. Petkov | Bulgaria | 31 | Attacker | 185 | 79 |
| I. Popov | Bulgaria | 38 | Midfielder | 182 cm | 77 kg |
| D. Mitkov | Bulgaria | 26 | Attacker | 191 | n/a |
| E. Martinov | Bulgaria | 34 | Midfielder | 180 cm | n/a |
| N. Soldo | Croatia | 25 | Defender | 189 | 78 |
| N. Iliev | Bulgaria | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Henrique Jocú | Portugal | 24 | Midfielder | 177 | 73 |
| Noga | Brazil | 24 | Defender | 182 | 72 |
| John Emmanuel | Nigeria | 20 | Midfielder | 183 | n/a |
| Aleksa Maraš | Montenegro | 24 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| I. Videv | Bulgaria | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Ojo | Nigeria | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Tsonov | Bulgaria | 17 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
Cherno More Varna vs Botev Plovdiv match odds
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