Septemvri Sofia2Botev Vratsa3

HT 0–1Fri 4 Sept 2026, 16:00 Predictions graded

Predictions2–820%

Edges0–50%

PossPossession 59%–41%ShotsShots 10–7On targetOn target 5–4CornersCorners 9–2

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Context last updated 31 Aug 2026, 18:03 · Europe/Bucharest

The best value is Under 0.5 first-half goals at odds of 2.40, with a model edge of +18.3 points.

The match is likely to be low-scoring and tight, with a draw or narrow Septemvri win the most probable outcomes; avoid backing the home win or over 2.5 goals as they offer no value.

Context

Botev Vratsa sit 11th in the First League with four points from six matches, and their away record is the worst in the division.
They have lost all three away games, conceding nine goals and scoring only two. Septemvri Sofia have won one of their three home matches, so the hosts can target this weakness. However, Botev Vratsa's only away goals came against stronger sides, so they are not completely toothless on the road.
- Botev Vratsa away record: 0 wins, 0 draws, 3 losses, 2 goals for, 9 goals against.
- Away losses: 0-5 at CSKA Sofia (2026-08-16), 1-2 at Ludogorets (2026-08-02), 1-2 at CSKA 1948 (2026-07-25).
Septemvri Sofia are 7th with eight points from seven matches, and their recent results show improvement after three straight defeats.
They beat CSKA 1948 1-0 at home on 2026-08-23 and won 1-0 at Spartak Varna on 2026-08-17, then drew 1-1 at Slavia Sofia on 2026-08-28. Those results came against teams in the top half, so the form is credible. Botev Vratsa have lost four of their last five, so Septemvri Sofia should feel confident.
- Septemvri Sofia recent league results: W 1-0 vs CSKA 1948 (2026-08-23), W 1-0 at Spartak Varna (2026-08-17), D 1-1 at Slavia Sofia (2026-08-28).
- Botev Vratsa recent league form: WLLLL, with only one win in their last five.
Botev Vratsa head coach Todor Simov has set high pressing as the team's stated approach.
Simov said the plan is to press high in the opponent's half and deny easy access to Botev's goal. That can shape where Botev try to disrupt Septemvri's possession and force turnovers in advanced areas, though the claim is reported rather than confirmed.
- Focus reported that Todor Simov was Botev Vratsa’s coach after the club’s first league win of the season on 24 August.
- Simov said the idea was to press high in the opponent’s half and deny opponents easy access to Botev’s goal.
ReportedSources checked 31 Aug 2026, 18:01 · Europe/BucharestFocus: Simov on Botev Vratsa’s approachwww.focus-news.net · 24 Aug 2026
Septemvri Sofia and Botev Vratsa have met five times in the last two seasons, with three draws and one win each.
The most recent match on 2026-05-10 ended 1-1, and the one before that on 2026-04-06 was 0-0. Both teams have struggled to score consistently this season, so a low-scoring game is plausible. However, Botev Vratsa's away defensive record is poor, which could open the game up.
- 2026-05-10: Botev Vratsa 1-1 Septemvri Sofia (First League)
- 2026-04-06: Septemvri Sofia 0-0 Botev Vratsa (First League)
- 2025-10-25: Botev Vratsa 2-1 Septemvri Sofia (First League)

BetBugs edges

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Positive edges · 2

Other edges · 3

The published chance does not exceed the market's implied chance.

Match WinnerlostUncertainty band: Near coin-flip

Septemvri Sofia

2.30fair 2.38

BetBugs 42% · Market 43.5%

0.0ppshort

Septemvri's home advantage and Botev Vratsa's poor away record (0 points, 9 conceded) support a home win, though H2H draws temper confidence.

Double ChancelostUncertainty band: Strong lean

Septemvri Sofia or Draw

1.40fair 1.47

BetBugs 68% · Market 71.4%

0.0ppshort

Botev Vratsa have not won away this season and H2H shows no away wins for either side, making Septemvri or Draw a strong double chance.

Goals Over/UnderlostUncertainty band: Lean

Under 2.5

1.62fair 1.72

BetBugs 58% · Market 61.7%

0.0ppshort

Both teams have modest scoring averages and H2H meetings have been low-scoring, supporting Under 2.5 goals.

BetBugs probabilities

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Result0 of 4 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Septemvri's home advantage and Botev Vratsa's poor away form (0 points, 9 conceded) support a home win, though H2H draws temper confidence.
- Septemvri home record: 1W-1D-1L, 2 goals scored, 4 conceded in 3 home league matches
- Botev Vratsa away record: 0W-0D-3L, 2 goals scored, 9 conceded in 3 away league matches
- H2H last 5: 2 draws, 2 Botev Vratsa home wins, 1 Septemvri home win (no away wins for either side)
BetBugs · Match WinnerlostSeptemvri SofiaEstimated chance42%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Botev Vratsa have not won away this season and H2H shows no away wins for either side, making Septemvri or Draw a strong double chance.
- Septemvri home record: 1W-1D-1L
- Botev Vratsa away record: 0W-0D-3L
- H2H last 5: 3 draws, 2 Botev Vratsa home wins, 0 Septemvri away wins
BetBugs · Double ChancelostSeptemvri Sofia or DrawEstimated chance68%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams rarely lead at half-time and H2H shows frequent level scores at the break.
- Septemvri leading at half-time in only 14% of matches
- Botev Vratsa leading at half-time in 29% of matches
- H2H last 5: 3 draws at half-time
BetBugs · First Half WinnerlostDrawEstimated chance55%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
A draw at both half-time and full-time is possible given H2H draw tendency, though Botev's away losses reduce likelihood.
- H2H last 5: 3 draws overall
- Septemvri home record: 1 draw in 3 matches
- Botev Vratsa away record: 0 draws in 3 matches
BetBugs · Ht Ft DoublelostDraw/DrawEstimated chance22%

Goals2 of 4 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have modest scoring averages and H2H meetings have been low-scoring, supporting Under 2.5 goals.
- Septemvri league average: 1.2 goals for, 1.1 goals against per match
- Botev Vratsa league average: 1.3 goals for, 1.4 goals against per match
- H2H last 5: 3 matches with 2 goals or fewer
BetBugs · Goals Over/UnderlostUnder 2.5Estimated chance58%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have shown ability to score despite low totals, and H2H often features goals from both sides.
- Septemvri scored in 5 of last 7 league matches
- Botev Vratsa scored in 4 of last 6 league matches
- H2H last 5: both teams scored in 3 matches
BetBugs · Both Teams to ScorewonYesEstimated chance52%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have low first-half scoring rates and H2H matches tend to be goalless at the break.
- Septemvri first-half goals average: 0.2 per match
- Botev Vratsa first-half goals average: 0.4 per match
- H2H last 5: 3 matches were 0-0 at half-time
BetBugs · 1st Half GoalslostUnder 0.5 goals in 1st halfEstimated chance60%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Most goals in these teams' matches come after half-time, making Over 1.5 second-half goals plausible.
- Septemvri average total goals per match: 2.3
- Botev Vratsa average total goals per match: 2.7
- H2H last 5: 4 matches had at least 2 second-half goals
BetBugs · Goals Over Under Second HalfwonOver 1.5Estimated chance45%

Match stats0 of 2 landed

Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have very low corner counts, suggesting a low total corner count.
- Septemvri average corners: 2.0 per match
- Botev Vratsa average corners: 1.5 per match
- Combined average corners: 3.5 per match
BetBugs · Corners Over/UnderlostUnder 8.5Estimated chance55%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Septemvri's high yellow card average pushes the combined total above the line, though Botev's lower count adds uncertainty.
- Septemvri average yellow cards: 4.5 per match
- Botev Vratsa average yellow cards: 2.7 per match
- Combined average yellow cards: 7.2 per match
BetBugs · Cards Over/UnderlostOver 4.5Estimated chance50%