The Bulgaria First League on 02.08.2026 presents a tactical duel between Ludogorets and Botev Vratsa. As Ludogorets seeks to cement their position at the top, Botev Vratsa is ready to challenge the status quo. Our detailed match prediction includes analysis of playing styles, key player matchups, and expert betting strategies focused on maximizing your potential returns on Ludogorets.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Arda Kardzhali | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2/1 | 4 |
| 5 | Ludogorets | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 3 |
| 6 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2/2 | 3 |
| 9 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2/3 | 1 |
| 10 | Botev Vratsa | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2/3 | 1 |
| 11 | Slavia Sofia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 | 1 |
Key Player Statistics: Ludogorets vs Botev Vratsa
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | Ludogorets | Botev Vratsa | 30.11.2025 | 2-0 |
| First League | Botev Vratsa | Ludogorets | 25.07.2025 | 0-1 |
| Cup | Ludogorets | Botev Vratsa | 23.04.2025 | 2-0 |
| Cup | Botev Vratsa | Ludogorets | 10.04.2025 | 0-1 |
| First League | Ludogorets | Botev Vratsa | 15.03.2025 | 3-0 |
| First League | Botev Vratsa | Ludogorets | 29.09.2024 | 0-2 |
| First League | Ludogorets | Botev Vratsa | 03.12.2023 | 5-0 |
| First League | Botev Vratsa | Ludogorets | 05.08.2023 | 0-5 |
| First League | Ludogorets | Botev Vratsa | 08.04.2023 | 8-1 |
| First League | Botev Vratsa | Ludogorets | 11.09.2022 | 0-4 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | Dunav Ruse | Ludogorets | 27.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Hapoel Tel Aviv | Ludogorets | 23.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| First League | Ludogorets | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 18.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Ludogorets | Teuta Durrës | 10.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Ludogorets | Septemvri Sofia | 10.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Ludogorets | FC Botosani | 04.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Ludogorets | Etar Veliko Tarnovo | 26.06.2026 | 7-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Ludogorets | Farul Constanta | 29.03.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Raków Częstochowa | Ludogorets | 14.01.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Paks | Ludogorets | 11.01.2026 | 2-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | CSKA 1948 | Botev Vratsa | 25.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| First League | Botev Vratsa | Cherno More Varna | 19.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Botev Vratsa | Arda Kardzhali | 10.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Botev Vratsa | Beitar Jerusalem | 03.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Botev Vratsa | Spartak Pleven | 01.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Levski Sofia | Botev Vratsa | 27.06.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Botev Vratsa | Ararat-Armenia | 01.02.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Botev Vratsa | Vejle | 28.01.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Botev Vratsa | Vejle | 25.01.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Botev Vratsa | Marek | 17.01.2026 | 2-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Ludogorets VS Botev Vratsa
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Ludogorets vs Botev Vratsa
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Ludogorets vs Botev Vratsa
Some fixtures are formalities dressed up as football matches. This is one of them — and yet, there's still plenty of reason to pay close attention.
Ludogorets host Botev Vratsa in the Bulgaria First League, and the history between these two clubs tells you everything you need to know. Ludogorets have been absolutely ruthless in this matchup. We're talking an 8-1 demolition in April 2023, a 5-0 thrashing twice in the same season, and a 6-0 hammering back in 2020. In 18 meetings across all competitions, Botev Vratsa have won just once — that 3-1 result back in August 2020. Every other time, Ludogorets have dominated completely.
The bookmakers agree. Ludogorets are priced at 1.22 to win. Botev Vratsa sit at a massive 15.00. That tells you all you need to know about how the market views this one.
Don't be fooled by Botev Vratsa's recent activity. Yes, they beat Beroe 3-0 and Lokomotiv Sofia 3-2 in the final weeks of last season. But those came against mid-table opposition. This is a completely different level. They've already started this new season with a defeat, conceding three goals across their first two games. Against Ludogorets, that defensive fragility will be punished.
Here's what you need to watch for — Ludogorets midfielder P. Stanić is one of the most creative players in the Bulgarian top flight, racking up seven assists in 33 matches last season. If he's on the ball early and often, Botev Vratsa's backline will struggle badly to cope. Their disciplinary record is also worth noting. V. Naydenov picked up eight yellow cards last season, and M. Petkov collected a red. In a game where they'll be chasing shadows, expect the cards to come out.
Here's a surprising insight that the casual fan might overlook — in the last six head-to-head meetings, Botev Vratsa have failed to score in five of them. That makes the "Both Teams to Score - No" market genuinely interesting at likely short odds, and the Asian handicap backing Ludogorets at -1.5 or even -2 could represent real value based on this history.
My bold prediction: Ludogorets win 3-0, Stanić picks up at least one assist, and Naydenov sees yellow before the hour mark.
Ludogorets are clinical, experienced, and playing at home. Botev Vratsa are brave to show up. Saturday's match is less of a contest and more of a statement. And Ludogorets have been making this particular statement for years.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Nedyalkov | Bulgaria | 33 | Defender | 181 | 70 |
| Pedro Naressi | Brazil | 28 | Midfielder | 178 | n/a |
| J. Andersson | Sweden | 29 | Defender | 178 | 68 |
| M. Chouiar | France | 27 | Midfielder | 180 | 80 |
| B. Tekpetey | Ghana | 28 | Midfielder | 172 | 70 |
| H. Bonmann | Germany | 32 | Goalkeeper | 194 | 78 |
| Dinis Almeida | Portugal | 31 | Defender | 190 | 72 |
| I. Chochev | Bulgaria | 33 | Midfielder | 188 | 81 |
| Deroy Duarte | Cape Verde | 27 | Midfielder | 177 | 68 |
| S. Padt | Netherlands | 36 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 85 |
| E. Kurtulus | Sweden | 26 | Defender | 187 | n/a |
| F. Kaloč | Czechia | 26 | Midfielder | 190 | 85 |
| I. Nachmias | Israel | 29 | Defender | 190 | 83 |
| Son | Spain | 32 | Defender | 178 | 72 |
| D. Hristov | Bulgaria | 23 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| P. Stanić | Serbia | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Caio Vidal | Brazil | 25 | Midfielder | 172 | 69 |
| S. Shishkov | Bulgaria | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Erick Marcus | Brazil | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| E. Bille | Côte d'Ivoire | 21 | Attacker | 181 | 78 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Georgiev | Bulgaria | 34 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Achkov | Bulgaria | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Stoev | Bulgaria | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Smolenski | Bulgaria | 23 | Midfielder | 176 | n/a |
| M. Petkov | Bulgaria | 23 | Attacker | 177 | n/a |
| D. Genov | Bulgaria | 37 | Midfielder | 175 | n/a |
| D. Evtimov | Bulgaria | 32 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 83 |
| A. Souda | France | 33 | Midfielder | 178 | 74 |
| R. Ivey | Panama | 32 | Midfielder | 167 | 57 |
| M. Dichev | Bulgaria | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| N. Vlajković | Serbia | 30 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Boukassi | Algeria | 30 | Midfielder | 183 | n/a |
| J. Gallegos | USA | 24 | Attacker | 176 | 70 |
| V. Naydenov | Bulgaria | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Dil. Georgiev | Bulgaria | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| B. Penchev | Bulgaria | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Stoyanov | Bulgaria | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| R. Marinov | Bulgaria | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Bachev | Bulgaria | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Kabashi | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
Ludogorets vs Botev Vratsa match odds
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