Join us for the Bulgaria First League game on 09.04.2026 as Ludogorets takes on Cherno More Varna. Ludogorets is predicted to have a strong showing based on their current form and historical success. Dive into our comprehensive analysis to understand how Ludogorets could leverage their strengths against Cherno More Varna.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Levski Sofia | 27 | 21 | 2 | 4 | 60/19 | 65 |
| 2 | Ludogorets | 27 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 54/19 | 56 |
| 3 | CSKA 1948 | 27 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 45/28 | 53 |
| 4 | CSKA Sofia | 27 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 38/22 | 49 |
| 5 | Cherno More Varna | 27 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 32/19 | 43 |
| 6 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 27 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 28/32 | 41 |
Key Player Statistics: Ludogorets vs Cherno More Varna
Ludogorets vs Cherno More Varna Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Ludogorets | 02.11.2025 | 0-0 |
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Ludogorets | 13.05.2025 | 2-0 |
| First League | Ludogorets | Cherno More Varna | 27.04.2025 | 2-0 |
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Ludogorets | 22.02.2025 | 1-1 |
| First League | Ludogorets | Cherno More Varna | 01.09.2024 | 0-0 |
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Ludogorets | 19.05.2024 | 4-0 |
| First League | Ludogorets | Cherno More Varna | 19.02.2024 | 3-1 |
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Ludogorets | 20.08.2023 | 1-0 |
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Ludogorets | 07.06.2023 | 0-1 |
| Cup | Ludogorets | Cherno More Varna | 11.05.2023 | 1-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Raków Częstochowa | Ludogorets | 14.01.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Paks | Ludogorets | 11.01.2026 | 2-3 |
| First League | Spartak Varna | Ludogorets | 19.03.2026 | 1-5 |
| First League | Ludogorets | CSKA Sofia | 14.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| First League | Montana | Ludogorets | 09.03.2026 | 0-3 |
| First League | Ludogorets | Levski Sofia | 05.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| First League | Ludogorets | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 02.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| UEFA Europa League | Ferencvarosi TC | Ludogorets | 26.02.2026 | 2-0 |
| First League | Botev Plovdiv | Ludogorets | 23.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| UEFA Europa League | Ludogorets | Ferencvarosi TC | 19.02.2026 | 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 | Levski Sofia | Cherno More Varna | 21.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Montana | 15.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| First League | Septemvri Sofia | Cherno More Varna | 07.03.2026 | 0-3 |
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Arda Kardzhali | 04.03.2026 | 0-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Ludogorets VS Cherno More Varna
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Ludogorets vs Cherno More Varna
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Ludogorets vs Cherno More Varna
This is one of those fixtures that looks straightforward on paper but carries a weight that numbers alone can't capture. Ludogorets host Cherno More Varna in the Bulgaria First League, sitting second in the table with 56 points from 27 games. Title ambitions are very much alive. This is not a game they can afford to drop.
The odds tell the story clearly. Ludogorets are priced at 1.44, with the draw at 3.60 and an upset at 7.00. Those numbers reflect a genuine gap in quality between these two sides right now.
Ludogorets have been in superb form. They've won their last three league games, beating CSKA Sofia 3-0, destroying Spartak Varna 5-1 away, and edging Levski Sofia 1-0. They're scoring freely and defending solidly, conceding just 19 goals all season. Cherno More have the same defensive record, which is genuinely impressive, but their attack tells a different story. Only 32 goals scored compared to Ludogorets' 54. That gap matters hugely.
Here's what you need to watch for — Cherno More are quietly inconsistent at the moment. They beat Septemvri Sofia 3-0 away, then drew 0-0 twice in their next two home games. They beat Montana but lost to Levski and Dobrudzha. That's not the form of a team ready to walk into Razgrad and take anything.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about head-to-head results. Yes, Cherno More won 4-0 here in May 2024. But Ludogorets responded by winning 2-0 at home in April 2025. Context matters. Ludogorets at home, in title-race form, is a completely different proposition.
The key matchup here is simple. Iliya Chochev leads Ludogorets with 11 goals and 2 assists in 27 games. Stanić adds 6 goals and 7 assists. Cherno More's top scorer, Lazarov, has just 5 all season. The firepower difference is stark.
Here's a surprising detail worth your attention. In the last five First League meetings between these sides, four of them have produced under 2.5 goals. Low-scoring affairs tend to follow this fixture, even when Ludogorets dominate possession.
My prediction is a 2-0 Ludogorets home win. I'd back Ludogorets on the Asian handicap at -1, and lean towards under 3.5 goals as genuine value. Watch for Chochev to open the scoring before the hour mark — he's delivered all season and won't stop now.
This is Ludogorets' moment to send a statement. The stands will be buzzing. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Nedyalkov | Bulgaria | 32 | 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 | 30 | Defender | 190 | 72 |
| I. Chochev | Bulgaria | 33 | Midfielder | 188 | 81 |
| Deroy Duarte | Cape Verde | 26 | Midfielder | 177 | 68 |
| S. Padt | Netherlands | 35 | 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 | 19 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Iliev | Bulgaria | 34 | Goalkeeper | 180 | 70 |
| T. Panov | Bulgaria | 36 | 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 | 25 | 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 |
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