The stage is set for Cherno More Varna and Lokomotiv Sofia to clash in the Bulgaria First League on 12.09.2026. With both teams evenly matched, this game is predicted to be a nail-biter. We've analyzed the tactics, player performances, and past encounters of Cherno More Varna and Lokomotiv Sofia. Check out our comprehensive prediction, and gear up to make an informed bet based on our thorough analysis.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4/10 | 6 |
| 12 | Cherno More Varna | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8/17 | 4 |
| 13 | Dunav Ruse | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7/14 | 4 |
| 14 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8/14 | 3 |
Cherno More Varna vs Lokomotiv Sofia Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Lokomotiv Sofia | 22.11.2025 | 0-1 |
| First League | Lokomotiv Sofia | Cherno More Varna | 18.07.2025 | 1-1 |
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Lokomotiv Sofia | 03.12.2024 | 4-0 |
| First League | Lokomotiv Sofia | Cherno More Varna | 04.08.2024 | 2-1 |
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Lokomotiv Sofia | 04.04.2024 | 3-0 |
| First League | Lokomotiv Sofia | Cherno More Varna | 01.10.2023 | 0-0 |
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Lokomotiv Sofia | 29.10.2022 | 2-1 |
| First League | Lokomotiv Sofia | Cherno More Varna | 10.07.2022 | 0-1 |
| First League | Lokomotiv Sofia | Cherno More Varna | 27.02.2022 | 0-3 |
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Lokomotiv Sofia | 18.09.2021 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | Cherno More Varna | 06.09.2026 | 1-0 |
| First League | CSKA Sofia | Cherno More Varna | 30.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Dunav Ruse | 21.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| First League | CSKA 1948 | Cherno More Varna | 14.08.2026 | 4-1 |
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Ludogorets | 09.08.2026 | 2-3 |
| First League | Botev Plovdiv | Cherno More Varna | 01.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Spartak Varna | 26.07.2026 | 0-3 |
| First League | Botev Vratsa | Cherno More Varna | 19.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Cherno More Varna | Dunav Ruse | 11.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Cherno More Varna | Dobrudzha | 08.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | Lokomotiv Sofia | Ludogorets | 06.09.2026 | 1-2 |
| First League | Dunav Ruse | Lokomotiv Sofia | 31.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| First League | Arda Kardzhali | Lokomotiv Sofia | 17.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| First League | Lokomotiv Sofia | CSKA 1948 | 08.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| First League | Slavia Sofia | Lokomotiv Sofia | 31.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| First League | Lokomotiv Sofia | Levski Sofia | 25.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| First League | Botev Plovdiv | Lokomotiv Sofia | 21.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lokomotiv Sofia | Teuta Durrës | 11.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lokomotiv Sofia | Dukagjini | 04.07.2026 | 3-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lokomotiv Sofia | Drita | 26.06.2026 | 2-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Cherno More Varna VS Lokomotiv Sofia
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Cherno More Varna vs Lokomotiv Sofia
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Cherno More Varna vs Lokomotiv Sofia
htmlThere are games that matter for glory, and then there are games that matter for survival. This is one of the latter. Cherno More Varna host Lokomotiv Sofia in a Bulgaria First League clash that has relegation written all over it — and frankly, neither side can afford to blink.
Let's be honest about what we're looking at here. Cherno More sit 11th with just 4 points from 7 games. Lokomotiv Sofia are even worse off — 13th, 3 points from 6 games. These are two teams drowning, and Saturday's match is a life raft for one of them.
Here's what you need to watch for — and what the casual fan might completely miss. Both teams are leaking goals at an alarming rate. Cherno More have shipped 16 goals in 7 games. Lokomotiv have conceded 12 in just 6. That's a combined average of nearly three goals per game allowed. When two defensively fragile sides meet, goals tend to follow.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that home advantage matters here. Yes, Cherno More have historically dominated this fixture at home — a stunning 4-0 win in December 2024 and a 3-0 victory in April 2024 show their home record against Loko is formidable. But this Cherno More side is a shadow of those teams. They've lost four of their last six competitive matches, conceding four goals in single games twice already this season.
The surprising stat that bettors should note? In the last ten head-to-head meetings, nine have produced two or more goals. The only exception was a 0-0 draw back in 2023. Given both defences are currently open like shop doors, Over 2.5 Goals at likely short odds still represents genuine value here.
I'll be bold. Predict at least one goal before the 30-minute mark — these defences settle into games slowly. Also watch for a red card or two. High-pressure relegation battles with struggling teams tend to get feisty fast.
My prediction? Cherno More edge it 2-1. Home ground, slightly better points return, and that savage head-to-head record at the Ticha Stadium. The odds of 2.08 on the home side offer real value given the context.
Two desperate clubs. One Black Sea setting. Zero margin for error. This is Bulgarian football at its rawest — and I genuinely cannot wait.
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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 | 36 | Midfielder | 177 | 70 |
| A. Chandarov | Bulgaria | 27 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Z. Atanasov | Bulgaria | 35 | Defender | 187 | 85 |
| David Teles | Portugal | 28 | 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 | 24 | 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 | 25 | Attacker | 187 | 80 |
| R. Stefanov | Bulgaria | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| N. Zlatev | Bulgaria | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| João Bandaró | Brazil | 22 | Defender | 186 | 74 |
| G. Lazarov | Bulgaria | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| P. Marinov | Bulgaria | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Lyubenov | Bulgaria | 31 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| P. Galchev | Bulgaria | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| R. Daskalov | Bulgaria | 31 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| B. Katsarov | Bulgaria | 32 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Dembélé | France | 23 | Defender | 188 | n/a |
| D. Ali | Bulgaria | 32 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Mitkov | Bulgaria | 26 | Midfielder | 174 | n/a |
| K. Stanoev | Bulgaria | 32 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| E. Dost | Bulgaria | 27 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Delev | Bulgaria | 36 | Midfielder | 169 | 68 |
| A. Aralica | Croatia | 30 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Luann | Brazil | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Simeon Nenchev Slavchev | Bulgaria | 32 | Midfielder | 186 | 77 |
| H. Mitev | Bulgaria | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Velichkov | Bulgaria | 26 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| R. Bidounga | Congo | 29 | Defender | 186 | 86 |
| L. Ivanov | Bulgaria | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| K. Chachev | Bulgaria | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Diego Raposo | Brazil | 29 | Midfielder | 166 | 60 |
| Cauê | Brazil | 24 | Attacker | 180 | n/a |
Cherno More Varna vs Lokomotiv Sofia match odds
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