Get ready for an exhilarating clash in the Bulgaria First League on 22.08.2026! When Ludogorets, a powerhouse team, faces off against Slavia Sofia, expectations are high for a thrilling game. Dive into our detailed analysis as Ludogorets aims to dominate. Don't miss out on our expert predictions and make your bet with confidence!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ludogorets | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10/3 | 15 |
| 2 | CSKA Sofia | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13/3 | 13 |
| 3 | CSKA 1948 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13/6 | 13 |
| 7 | Botev Plovdiv | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7/8 | 7 |
| 8 | Slavia Sofia | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4/2 | 5 |
| 9 | Septemvri Sofia | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3/9 | 4 |
Key Player Statistics: Ludogorets vs Slavia Sofia
Ludogorets vs Slavia Sofia Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | Ludogorets | Slavia Sofia | 08.12.2025 | 1-1 |
| First League | Slavia Sofia | Ludogorets | 09.08.2025 | 0-3 |
| First League | Ludogorets | Slavia Sofia | 01.12.2024 | 2-0 |
| First League | Slavia Sofia | Ludogorets | 18.09.2024 | 0-1 |
| First League | Ludogorets | Slavia Sofia | 27.11.2023 | 2-3 |
| First League | Slavia Sofia | Ludogorets | 02.11.2023 | 0-2 |
| First League | Ludogorets | Slavia Sofia | 19.02.2023 | 2-1 |
| First League | Slavia Sofia | Ludogorets | 26.11.2022 | 1-2 |
| First League | Ludogorets | Slavia Sofia | 17.04.2022 | 4-1 |
| First League | Ludogorets | Slavia Sofia | 26.02.2022 | 3-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | Ludogorets | Botev Plovdiv | 15.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Ludogorets | 09.08.2026 | 2-3 |
| First League | Ludogorets | Botev Vratsa | 02.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Ludogorets | Hapoel Tel Aviv | 30.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| 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 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | Slavia Sofia | Montana | 22.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| First League | Lokomotiv Sofia | Slavia Sofia | 18.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| First League | Slavia Sofia | Dobrudzha | 13.05.2026 | 0-2 |
| First League | Spartak Varna | Slavia Sofia | 10.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| First League | Slavia Sofia | Septemvri Sofia | 06.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| First League | Beroe | Slavia Sofia | 02.05.2026 | 3-0 |
| First League | Slavia Sofia | Botev Vratsa | 26.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| First League | Montana | Slavia Sofia | 16.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| First League | Slavia Sofia | Septemvri Sofia | 10.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| First League | Cherno More Varna | Slavia Sofia | 05.04.2026 | 1-3 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Ludogorets VS Slavia Sofia
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Ludogorets vs Slavia Sofia
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Ludogorets vs Slavia Sofia
htmlThere are fixtures in Bulgarian football that feel bigger than the table suggests. Ludogorets hosting Slavia Sofia is one of them. But right now, the table tells quite a story on its own.
Ludogorets sit top of the Bulgaria First League with a perfect 15 points from five games. Five wins. Ten goals scored. Only three conceded. They are a machine in full motion, and their own fans are already daring to dream about another dominant season.
Slavia arrive in a very different mood. Eight games, just five points from four games played. Two losses already this season, including a damaging 1-0 defeat to Arda Kardzhali. That is not the form of a team ready to upset the champions.
Here's what you need to watch for — Ludogorets' creative engine is running hot. P. Stanić leads the assist charts with seven from 33 matches last season, making him the man who makes things happen in the final third. When he finds space between the lines, Slavia will struggle to cope. Their defensive shape has looked shaky this season, and a player of Stanić's quality will smell that immediately.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Slavia being a respectable mid-table side. The head-to-head record here is brutal. Ludogorets have won seven of the last ten meetings in all competitions. Slavia have managed just two wins in that entire stretch. At home, Ludogorets have been simply ruthless against these opponents, winning 3-0, 2-0, 4-1, and 3-0 in recent home fixtures.
Here's a surprising detail that bettors should note. In the last six head-to-head meetings, this fixture has produced over 2.5 goals every single time. Both teams have scored in three of the last five encounters. Yet Slavia have conceded just two goals in four league games this season. Something has to give — and I believe Ludogorets' relentless attack is the force that breaks that resistance.
The odds tell the story clearly. Ludogorets are priced at 1.29, which reflects genuine dominance rather than blind favoritism. The value I see? Back Ludogorets to win and both teams to score. Slavia have shown enough quality going forward this season to nick one goal, but Ludogorets will punish them multiple times.
My bold prediction: Ludogorets win 3-1. Stanić gets an assist. Slavia grab a late consolation but this game is over well before full time.
Buckle up. When Ludogorets are this relentless at home, very few Bulgarian sides leave with anything. Saturday could be a long night for Slavia Sofia.
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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 | 25 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. Medved | Belarus | 26 | Midfielder | 180 | 71 |
| I. Naydenov | Bulgaria | 28 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Aleksandrov | Bulgaria | 29 | Attacker | 182 cm | n/a |
| I. Stefanov | Bulgaria | 27 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| I. Minchev | Bulgaria | 35 | Midfielder | 168 | n/a |
| L. Marin | Bulgaria | 32 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| E. Stoev | Bulgaria | 30 | Defender | 180 | n/a |
| L. Ntumba | France | 25 | Goalkeeper | 194 | 82 |
| Y. Guermouche | Algeria | 25 | Attacker | 192 | n/a |
| I. Andonov | Bulgaria | 22 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| M. Dosso | Côte d'Ivoire | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Semedo Varela | France | 23 | Defender | 175 | n/a |
| C. Nguyen-Do | Bulgaria | 21 | Midfielder | 175 | 72 |
| R. Raychev | Bulgaria | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| K. Stoyanov | Bulgaria | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| K. Balov | Bulgaria | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Todorski | Bulgaria | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Y. Okoli | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| B. Todorov | Bulgaria | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Miletić | Serbia | 19 | Attacker | 183 | n/a |
Ludogorets vs Slavia Sofia match odds
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