In the upcoming Bulgaria First League on 14.05.2026, witness Lokomotiv Sofia, a team celebrated for their offensive prowess, take on Beroe, known for their resilient defense. This intriguing matchup promises to test the mettle of Lokomotiv Sofia against the underdog spirit of Beroe. Our in-depth analysis explores tactical formations, player fitness, and strategic bets that highlight Lokomotiv Sofia as the probable winner.
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: Relegation Group | |||||||
| 9 | Slavia Sofia | 33 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 39/38 | 43 |
| 10 | Botev Vratsa | 33 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 29/30 | 43 |
| 11 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 33 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 46/42 | 42 |
| 12 | Beroe | 33 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 26/47 | 30 |
| 13 | Septemvri Sofia | 33 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 28/62 | 28 |
| 14 | Spartak Varna | 33 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 28/55 | 28 |
| 15 | Dobrudzha | 33 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 24/48 | 27 |
| 16 | Montana | 33 | 4 | 10 | 19 | 19/48 | 22 |
Key Player Statistics: Lokomotiv Sofia vs Beroe
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | Lokomotiv Sofia | Beroe | 09.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| First League | Beroe | Lokomotiv Sofia | 03.11.2025 | 1-3 |
| First League | Lokomotiv Sofia | Beroe | 30.11.2024 | 2-1 |
| First League | Beroe | Lokomotiv Sofia | 29.07.2024 | 0-0 |
| First League | Beroe | Lokomotiv Sofia | 21.05.2024 | 0-3 |
| First League | Lokomotiv Sofia | Beroe | 09.04.2024 | 1-0 |
| First League | Beroe | Lokomotiv Sofia | 06.10.2023 | 0-1 |
| First League | Lokomotiv Sofia | Beroe | 13.11.2022 | 1-2 |
| First League | Beroe | Lokomotiv Sofia | 23.07.2022 | 1-1 |
| First League | Lokomotiv Sofia | Beroe | 05.11.2021 | 0-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Botev Plovdiv | Lokomotiv Sofia | 27.03.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lokomotiv Sofia | Sportist Svoge | 30.01.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lokomotiv Sofia | Zorya Luhansk | 25.01.2026 | 3-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lokomotiv Sofia | Podbrezová | 21.01.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lechia Gdansk | Lokomotiv Sofia | 17.01.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lokomotiv Sofia | Radnik Surdulica | 14.01.2026 | 0-2 |
| First League | Lokomotiv Sofia | Botev Vratsa | 05.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| First League | Dobrudzha | Lokomotiv Sofia | 01.05.2026 | 0-3 |
| First League | Lokomotiv Sofia | Septemvri Sofia | 27.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| First League | Botev Vratsa | Lokomotiv Sofia | 14.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Beroe | Spartak Pleven | 31.01.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Beroe | Sevlievo | 24.01.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Beroe | Yantra 2019 | 21.01.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Beroe | Maritsa Milevo | 17.01.2026 | 3-1 |
| First League | Beroe | Montana | 05.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| First League | Beroe | Slavia Sofia | 02.05.2026 | 3-0 |
| First League | Spartak Varna | Beroe | 24.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| First League | Beroe | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 13.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| First League | Lokomotiv Sofia | Beroe | 09.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| First League | Beroe | CSKA Sofia | 04.04.2026 | 0-3 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Lokomotiv Sofia VS Beroe
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Lokomotiv Sofia vs Beroe
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Lokomotiv Sofia vs Beroe
htmlLokomotiv Sofia host Beroe in what looks like a routine mid-table Bulgaria First League clash. But don't let the league positions fool you. There's a real story brewing here, and it could be worth your attention.
Lokomotiv sit 11th with 42 points. Beroe are 12th with just 30. That 12-point gap tells you everything about where these two clubs are right now.
The head-to-head record is even more telling. Lokomotiv have dominated this fixture recently. In the last five meetings, they've won four and drawn one. Beroe haven't beaten them since July 2021. That's a long, painful drought for the visitors.
Here's what you need to watch for — Beroe's attacking numbers are alarming. They've scored only 26 goals in 33 games while conceding 47. That's the profile of a team in real trouble. Lokomotiv, by contrast, have found the net 46 times. The firepower difference is significant.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is a 50-50 mid-table battle. It absolutely isn't. Lokomotiv are the stronger side at home, and the odds at 1.60 reflect that clearly.
Here's a surprising insight most casual fans will miss. Beroe have failed to score in nine of their last twenty league games. Nine. That's a striking pattern for a team that needs points desperately. Meanwhile, Lokomotiv's S. Delev has both five goals and five assists this season — a genuine match-winner who creates as much as he scores.
Tactically, Beroe will likely sit deep and try to frustrate Lokomotiv. But their defensive record — 47 goals conceded — suggests that strategy rarely works for them. Lokomotiv's A. Aralica with seven goals in just 17 appearances is the danger man. He's clinical and he's ready.
From a betting perspective, the Lokomotiv win market at 1.60 is solid value given the context. But I'd encourage you to look at the Both Teams to Score — No option. Beroe have been toothless all season, and this fixture fits that pattern perfectly. The Over 1.5 Goals for Lokomotiv alone also looks interesting given their recent home form.
My bold prediction? Lokomotiv win 2-0, with Aralica on the scoresheet before the hour mark and Beroe failing to register a single shot on target.
This is Lokomotiv's home, their form, and their moment. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| 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 | 31 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Mitkov | Bulgaria | 25 | Midfielder | 174 | n/a |
| K. Stanoev | Bulgaria | 31 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| E. Dost | Bulgaria | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Delev | Bulgaria | 36 | Midfielder | 169 | 68 |
| A. Aralica | Croatia | 29 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Luann | Brazil | 24 | 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 | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Diego Raposo | Brazil | 29 | Midfielder | 166 | 60 |
| Cauê | Brazil | 23 | Attacker | 180 | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Gavrilov | Bulgaria | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Carlos Algarra | Spain | 26 | Midfielder | 180 | 67 |
| Álex Masogo | Spain | 25 | Attacker | 183 | n/a |
| J. Pineda | Dominican Republic | 26 | Midfielder | 180 | n/a |
| Caio Lopes | Brazil | 25 | Midfielder | 180 | 71 |
| Arthur | Brazil | 24 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| S. Godoy | Argentina | 25 | Attacker | 182 | 69 |
| Ismael Ferrer | Spain | 22 | Midfielder | 170 | n/a |
| Gianluca Colla Beltrame | Uruguay | 25 | Midfielder | 178 | 75 |
| Facundo Costantini | Brazil | 26 | Defender | 187 cm | n/a |
| J. Salomoni | Argentina | 28 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Nene | Spain | 23 | Midfielder | 173 | n/a |
| João Sérgio | Portugal | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| I. Mitev | Bulgaria | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| V. Valkov | Bulgaria | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Tijan | Spain | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Georgiev | Bulgaria | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Salido Tajero | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| Nene | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| T. Sonha | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
Lokomotiv Sofia vs Beroe match odds
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