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Botev Plovdiv Slavia Sofia betting prediction
 Botev |
|  Slavia Sofia |
Betting suggestion:
Botev Plovdiv returns to their stadium with an urgent need to regain their traditional home strength. Recent away victories demonstrate potential, but also expose defensive weaknesses that could be exploited by Slavia Sofia, who are currently enjoying a strong run of three games unbeaten and a strong defensive record. However, home advantage could be crucial for Botev to impose their rhythm and intensity from the start. Therefore, our tip for this match is to bet on a Botev Plovdiv victory, believing that the team will have the strength to overcome a solid opponent, but one that still faces challenges to improve its position in the table.
Preview
Botev and Slavia Sofia face at Stadion Hristo Botev, in a match for the 12th round of the First League. The head‑to‑head history at this stadium, favours the home team, since in the last 3 head‑to‑heads they won 2 and tied 1. Accordingly, in the last head‑to‑head played at this stadium, for the First League, on 19‑10‑2024, Botev Plovdiv won by (1‑0). Nikolay Minkov (60' ) scored the only goal of the match. Both teams register significant differences between home and away results, so the home/away factor is worth atention.
Analysis Botev
After 3 wins, 1 draw and 7 losses, the home team is in the 15th position, havinf won 7 points so far. In the last match, they have won in an away match against Botev Vratsa by (1‑2), after in the previous match they have lost (0‑1) at home, against Levski Sofia. This is a team that, oddly enough, has had better results in away matches than at home, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses in away matches; against 2 wins, 5 draws and 8 losses at their stadium. For the league, Botev won 1 point out of 18 possible points, after 1 draw and 5 losses in the last 6 home matches.
They have lost the last 5 home matches and haven't won any of the last 6 home matches for this competition. They haven't been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in all of the last 10 matches for this competition. They have conceded the first goal in 8 of their 11 matches for this competition, and have only turned the score around in 1.
Botev Plovdiv comes for this round of the Parva Liga with the urgent need to recapture their essence as a dominant home team. Recent away victories have demonstrated its potential, but they've also highlighted weaknesses that worry the squad ahead of the competition's resumption. Playing in front of their fans, the team will have the chance to impose their rhythm and intensity, the pillars that have always been key in their triumphs. This round, the challenge will be to overcome Slavia Sofia, which will require tactical adjustments and maximum concentration.
They have lost the last 5 home matches and haven't won any of the last 6 home matches for this competition. They haven't been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in all of the last 10 matches for this competition. They have conceded the first goal in 8 of their 11 matches for this competition, and have only turned the score around in 1.
Botev Plovdiv comes for this round of the Parva Liga with the urgent need to recapture their essence as a dominant home team. Recent away victories have demonstrated its potential, but they've also highlighted weaknesses that worry the squad ahead of the competition's resumption. Playing in front of their fans, the team will have the chance to impose their rhythm and intensity, the pillars that have always been key in their triumphs. This round, the challenge will be to overcome Slavia Sofia, which will require tactical adjustments and maximum concentration.
Confirmed Lineup: Daniel Naumov, Nikola Soldo, Nikolay Minkov, Andrey Yordanov, Enock Kwateng, Ivaylo Videv, Abraham Ojo, Todor Nedelev, Armstrong Oko-Flex, Franklin Mascote, Nikola Iliev.
Coach: A. Valentic.
Analysis Slavia Sofia
The away team is currently in the 13th position of the league, with 7 points won, after 2 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses. In the penultimate match, they tied in an away match against Spartak Varna, by (1‑1). In the last match, they won in a home match against Lokomotiv Sofia 1929, by (2‑0). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses in away matches, with 18 goals scored and 24 conceded; against 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses at their stadium, with 24 goals scored and 21 conceded. In the last 5 away league matches Slavia Sofia has a record of 1 draw and 4 losses, so they have won 1 point out of 15 possible.
In this competition, they haven’t won any of the last 5 away matches. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 11 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 7 times and have never been able to turn the score around. In the last 14 away matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 9 of their 23 goals between minutes (76'‑90').
lavia Sofia is enjoying a solid run in the Parva Liga, having gone three games unbeaten and conceded only one goal during that period. Despite their strong recent performance, their position in the table remains a concern, and the coaching staff knows there's no room for complacency. Each match demands maximum attention to maintain the defensive standard and collective balance that have been the team's hallmark. This round, the challenge will be to face Botev Plovdiv, who will be looking to impose their rhythm at home. The mission is clear: maintain consistency and continue to improve in the competition.
In this competition, they haven’t won any of the last 5 away matches. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 11 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 7 times and have never been able to turn the score around. In the last 14 away matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 9 of their 23 goals between minutes (76'‑90').
lavia Sofia is enjoying a solid run in the Parva Liga, having gone three games unbeaten and conceded only one goal during that period. Despite their strong recent performance, their position in the table remains a concern, and the coaching staff knows there's no room for complacency. Each match demands maximum attention to maintain the defensive standard and collective balance that have been the team's hallmark. This round, the challenge will be to face Botev Plovdiv, who will be looking to impose their rhythm at home. The mission is clear: maintain consistency and continue to improve in the competition.
Confirmed Lineup: Levi Ntumba, Martin Georgiev, Diego Ferraresso, Jordan Semedo, Lazar Marin, Emil Stoev, Kristiyan Stoyanov, Ivan Minchev , Mouhamed Dosso, Yanis Guermouche, Kristiyan Balov.
Coach: A. Tarkhanov.
Frequently asked questions
👉 Which is the recommended bet for the Botev Slavia Sofia match?
The tip and bet suggestion for the Botev vs Slavia Sofia match, on 18 October 2025, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy Nigeria, goes to: Botev wins ⇒ bet available on bet365.
👉 In which stadium will the Botev Slavia Sofia be played?
The Botev vs Slavia Sofia on 18 October 2025 will be played at Galabovo, Stadion Hristo Botev.
First League
First League - 2025/2026
- 43% 103 / 240 Games
- Home team wins 40.78%
- Draws 33.98%
- Away team wins 25.24%
- Over 1.5 71.84%
- Over 2.5 45.63%
- Over 3.5 21.36%
- Goals 247
- Goals /match 2.4
- Goals /match home 1.39
- Goals /match away 1.01
- Both teams score 52.43%
- Goals after 80' 17.41%
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