As Ludogorets prepares to battle Lokomotiv Plovdiv on 29.05.2026 in the Bulgaria First League, fans can expect a demonstration of sheer footballing excellence. Ludogorets, with their robust squad depth, are anticipated to dominate the field. Our detailed match preview provides insights into both teams’ forms, key players to watch, and expert betting advice tailored to enhance your betting strategy.
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: Championship Group | |||||||
| 1 | Levski Sofia | 36 | 25 | 6 | 5 | 71/25 | 81 |
| 2 | CSKA 1948 | 36 | 20 | 7 | 9 | 54/35 | 67 |
| 3 | Ludogorets | 36 | 19 | 10 | 7 | 61/25 | 67 |
| 4 | CSKA Sofia | 36 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 47/30 | 63 |
| A PFG: Conference League Group | |||||||
| 5 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 36 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 36/41 | 55 |
| 6 | Arda Kardzhali | 36 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 42/34 | 54 |
| 7 | Cherno More Varna | 36 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 40/34 | 54 |
| 8 | Botev Plovdiv | 36 | 13 | 7 | 16 | 49/45 | 46 |
Key Player Statistics: Ludogorets vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv
x 9 x 8Ludogorets vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | Ludogorets | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 02.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| First League | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | Ludogorets | 14.09.2025 | 1-1 |
| First League | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | Ludogorets | 30.03.2025 | 1-0 |
| First League | Ludogorets | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 06.10.2024 | 1-0 |
| First League | Ludogorets | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 22.05.2024 | 3-0 |
| First League | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | Ludogorets | 30.03.2024 | 1-2 |
| Cup | Ludogorets | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 06.12.2023 | 4-0 |
| First League | Ludogorets | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 27.09.2023 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Ludogorets | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 26.06.2023 | 3-0 |
| First League | Ludogorets | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 15.05.2023 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| First League | Ludogorets | CSKA Sofia | 25.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| First League | CSKA 1948 | Ludogorets | 16.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| First League | Ludogorets | Levski Sofia | 13.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| First League | Levski Sofia | Ludogorets | 09.05.2026 | 0-1 |
| First League | CSKA Sofia | Ludogorets | 03.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Cup | CSKA Sofia | Ludogorets | 29.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| First League | Ludogorets | CSKA 1948 | 25.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| 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 | Botev Plovdiv | 25.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Cup | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | CSKA Sofia | 20.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| First League | Arda Kardzhali | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 16.05.2026 | 4-0 |
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 12.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| First League | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | Arda Kardzhali | 08.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| First League | Botev Plovdiv | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 03.05.2026 | 0-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Ludogorets VS Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Ludogorets vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Ludogorets vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv
This one matters more than the odds suggest. Ludogorets host Lokomotiv Plovdiv in a Bulgaria First League clash that could shape the final standings — and there's genuine intrigue bubbling beneath the surface of what looks like a routine home win on paper.
Ludogorets sit third with 67 points from 36 games. That's a solid return. But their recent form tells a more complicated story. They've drawn with Levski Sofia, lost to CSKA 1948 twice, and dropped a surprise home defeat to CSKA Sofia in the Cup. This is a side that has wobbled when it matters most.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv come in fifth with 55 points. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that paints them as soft opposition. They just beat Botev Plovdiv twice in a week and claimed a stunning 4-0 Cup win over Arda Kardzhali. Yes, they conceded five to CSKA 1948 recently, but that looks like an outlier rather than a trend.
Here's what you need to watch for — the head-to-head record is genuinely fascinating. The last two meetings between these sides both ended 1-1. Before that, Lokomotiv won 1-0 away. This fixture has a habit of being tight, low-scoring, and stubborn. That's not a coincidence. That's a pattern.
The surprising statistical insight? In their last four First League meetings, neither side has scored more than one goal. Not once. For a Ludogorets team that's netted 61 goals this season, they've been remarkably restrained in this specific matchup.
Tactically, watch Chochev for Ludogorets. Twelve goals in 36 games makes him the focal point of every attack. But Lokomotiv's disciplined defensive shape — led by Itu and Cova who have combined for 17 yellow cards between them — will make his life very difficult. These two defenders don't step aside quietly.
On the betting side, I'd steer clear of the 1.40 on Ludogorets as a straight win. The value simply isn't there at that price given their inconsistency and this fixture's history. Instead, the Draw at 3.90 looks genuinely attractive. Under 2.5 goals is another market worth serious consideration — five of their last six meetings have produced two goals or fewer.
My prediction? A tight, tense 1-1 draw. Chochev scores first, Lokomotiv equalise before the hour, and both sets of fans go home frustrated. Back the draw, take the under, and enjoy the battle.
Sometimes the most entertaining matches are the ones nobody sees coming. This could be one of those nights.
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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 | 30 | Defender | 190 | 72 |
| I. Chochev | Bulgaria | 33 | Midfielder | 188 | 81 |
| Deroy Duarte | Cape Verde | 26 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Ludogorets vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv match odds
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