Anticipate a gripping encounter in the Bulgaria First League as Cherno More Varna locks horns with Lokomotiv Plovdiv on 12.05.2026. Both teams have been consistent and are looking to outdo each other in this evenly matched game. Our analysis includes past performances, team dynamics, and players to watch. Don’t forget to check out our prediction and consider your betting options!
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 Lokomotiv Plovdiv
x 8 x 7 x 7Cherno More Varna vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | Cherno More Varna | 26.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| First League | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | Cherno More Varna | 15.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 23.08.2025 | 1-1 |
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 08.02.2025 | 1-2 |
| First League | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | Cherno More Varna | 19.08.2024 | 1-2 |
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 28.04.2024 | 1-0 |
| First League | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | Cherno More Varna | 08.04.2024 | 1-0 |
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 07.10.2023 | 2-2 |
| First League | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | Cherno More Varna | 02.06.2023 | 2-1 |
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 17.04.2023 | 2-1 |
| 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 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | Kolos Kovalivka | 31.01.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | Asia Talas | 27.01.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Napredak | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 22.01.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | Etar Veliko Tarnovo | 16.01.2026 | 1-1 |
| First League | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | Arda Kardzhali | 08.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| First League | Botev Plovdiv | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 03.05.2026 | 0-2 |
| Cup | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | Arda Kardzhali | 30.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| First League | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | Cherno More Varna | 26.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Cup | Arda Kardzhali | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 22.04.2026 | 0-4 |
| First League | Beroe | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 13.04.2026 | 0-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Cherno More Varna VS Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Cherno More Varna vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Cherno More Varna vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv
One point. That's all that separates these two sides in the Bulgaria First League table, and everything is on the line when Cherno More Varna host Lokomotiv Plovdiv. Fifth versus sixth. Forty-nine points against forty-eight. This is the kind of fixture that defines seasons.
Cherno More come into this one with genuine momentum. They've conceded just 26 goals in 32 games — the tightest defensive record you'll find in this part of the table. That's not luck. That's a team that knows how to keep things organized and make life difficult for opponents.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Lokomotiv are simply the visitors here. They arrive on the back of a 2-0 win at Botev Plovdiv just days ago. That's confidence in the legs. But here's what you need to watch for — Loko just got hammered 5-0 by CSKA 1948 not long ago, and their goals-against column of 34 tells a story of a team that can be opened up.
The head-to-head record is fascinating. These clubs have faced each other 20 times in all competitions, and the results are remarkably tight. In their last two First League meetings this season, they drew 1-1 in February and then Cherno More nicked a 1-0 win in Plovdiv in April. Home advantage matters in this rivalry.
Here's a surprising detail that bettors should note. Cherno More have scored exactly one goal in five of their last seven competitive matches. They're not a free-scoring side. G. Lazarov leads their attack with just five league goals in 30 appearances. The value isn't necessarily in a high-scoring game.
On the Lokomotiv side, Adrián Cova has eight yellow cards in 30 matches. He is an accident waiting to happen. If the game gets physical — and these local rivalries usually do — watch for a card in the first half. That's a market worth considering.
Tactically, Lokomotiv's creative duo of Lamy and Umarbayev will try to unlock Cherno More's defence with quick combinations. But playing against a team conceding under a goal per game at home is a tough ask.
My prediction: Cherno More Varna 1-0 Lokomotiv Plovdiv. The home side at 2.20 looks like genuine value given their defensive solidity and the head-to-head edge they've built this season. The "under 2.5 goals" market also deserves serious attention here.
One point separates them now. By full time, it could be four. Don't miss this one.
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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. Iliev | Bulgaria | 37 | Attacker | 185 | 82 |
| P. Umarbayev | Tajikistan | 31 | Midfielder | 170 | 62 |
| C. Itu | Romania | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| B. Milosavljevic | Switzerland | 27 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 90 |
| J. Lamy | France | 26 | Midfielder | 185 | 78 |
| M. Ruskov | Bulgaria | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Atanasov | Bulgaria | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Adrián Cova | Venezuela | 25 | Defender | 180 | n/a |
| I. Ivanov | Bulgaria | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Perea | Colombia | 26 | Attacker | 190 | 82 |
| Lucas Ryan | Brazil | 23 | Defender | 185 | 87 |
| T. Pavlov | Bulgaria | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| P. Andreev | Bulgaria | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| E. Espinoza | Argentina | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| G. Politino | Argentina | 27 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Velev | Bulgaria | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Salim | Bulgaria | 18 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| E. Ali | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| I. Ivanov | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| I. Markov | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
Cherno More Varna vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv match odds
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