Match Prediction
Match Prediction
Bulgaria
Preview
It’s time for our Botev Vratsa vs Slavia Sofia prediction, and this First League meeting on November 24, 2025, at Hristo Botev Stadium promises more drama than your average Sunday soap opera. With both sides sitting mid-table and the betting odds almost as tight as their head to head record, there’s plenty for sports betting fans to chew on. Let’s break down the teams, tactics, and, of course, the best betting tips for this intriguing match.
Botev Vratsa, currently 7th in the table with 21 points, have been the definition of “steady if unspectacular.” Their season reads like a balanced diet: 5 wins, 6 draws, 4 losses. They’ve shown a knack for grinding out results, especially away from home, but their recent form (2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss in the last five) suggests they’re not exactly blowing teams away. Their last two results—a 1-0 away win at Lokomotiv Sofia and a goalless home draw with CSKA 1948—show a team that’s hard to break down but sometimes struggles to break through.
Slavia Sofia, just a step behind in 8th place with 18 points, have been equally unpredictable. With 4 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses, their away form has been a bit of a headache for coach Zlatomir Zagorčić. Still, they’ve managed three wins in their last five matches, including a gritty 1-0 away victory over Septemvri Sofia and a 2-1 home win against Montana. Their summer transfer activity was busier than a Bulgarian market, bringing in names like Isaac Solet and Vladimir Nikolov, but consistency remains elusive.
The head to head stats are about as close as you can get: in 26 meetings, Botev Vratsa have won 10, Slavia Sofia 11, with 5 draws. Their last six encounters? Three wins for Vratsa, two for Slavia, and one draw. The most recent meeting in July 2025 ended 2-2, so don’t expect anyone to roll over easily. With only one win separating them in their history, this fixture is always a coin toss.
For Botev Vratsa, there’s extra pressure. Coach Hristo Yanev is under the microscope, needing at least six points from the next six games to keep his job. The arrival of Kristiyan Malinov and Kristiyan Peshov could add some steel, but all eyes are on midfielder Jose Gallegos—rumored to be on CSKA Sofia’s winter shopping list. Slavia, meanwhile, are still adjusting after the dramatic exit of former captain Galin Ivanov and a raft of summer signings.
Let’s talk numbers—the language every sports betting fan understands. The betting odds for this match are tight: a home win for Botev Vratsa sits at 2.57, a draw at 3.05, and an away win for Slavia Sofia at 3.054. With both teams valued closely (€6.39m for Vratsa, €8.21m for Slavia), the bookmakers are clearly expecting a close contest.
To wrap up our Botev Vratsa vs Slavia Sofia prediction, here’s what stands out:
If you’re looking for excitement, you might want to check another fixture. But if you’re after smart, value-driven sports betting tips, this match could quietly deliver. Good luck, and may your bets be as solid as Botev Vratsa’s back line!
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U2.5 -154
No more than 2 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -154X 205
The match is expected to end in a drawUnder 2.5 -154
No more than 2 goals will be scored in the matchNo -111
At least one team is not expected to score1X&U4.5 -172
Home win/draw and under 4.5 goals
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 Slavia Sofia |
11-Oct-25
3:3
| Botev Vratsa  |
| Slavia Sofia |
20-Jul-25
2:2
| Botev Vratsa |
| Botev Vratsa |
25-May-25
2:1
| Slavia Sofia |
| Slavia Sofia |
14-Apr-25
4:2
| Botev Vratsa |
| Botev Vratsa |
01-Nov-24
3:2
| Slavia Sofia |
| Slavia Sofia |
22-Mar-24
1:3
| Botev Vratsa |
| Slavia Sofia |
10-Nov-23
1:0
| Botev Vratsa |
| Botev Vratsa |
24-Jul-23
2:0
| Slavia Sofia |
| Botev Vratsa |
05-Mar-23
1:0
| Slavia Sofia |
| Slavia Sofia |
22-Aug-22
2:1
| Botev Vratsa |
Recent Matches of Botev Vratsa
Recent Matches of Slavia Sofia
| 25 Jan | L | Slavia Sof. |
0:1 |
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Bulgaria - First League| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Levski Sofia | 19 | 43-12 | 44 |
| 2 |
CSKA 1948 | 19 | 31-20 | 37 |
| 3 |
Ludogorets | 18 | 31-13 | 34 |
| 4 |
Cherno More | 19 | 25-14 | 33 |
| 5 |
CSKA Sofia | 19 | 27-16 | 31 |
| 6 |
Lokomotiv | 19 | 20-22 | 29 |
| 7 |
Slavia Sofia | 19 | 23-21 | 28 |
| 8 |
Lokomotiv | 19 | 21-18 | 26 |
| 9 |
Botev Vratsa | 19 | 15-16 | 25 |
| 10 |
Arda Kardzhali | 19 | 20-19 | 24 |
| 11 |
Botev Plovdiv | 19 | 25-29 | 21 |
| 12 |
Spartak Varna | 19 | 18-30 | 17 |
| 13 |
Beroe | 18 | 16-28 | 16 |
| 14 |
Montana | 19 | 14-33 | 15 |
| 15 |
Septemvri | 19 | 19-41 | 15 |
| 16 |
Dobrudzha | 19 | 13-29 | 12 |
