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Rilski Sportist Samokov2Spartak Pleven2

HT 1–1Sun 9 Aug 2026, 15:00 Predictions graded

Predictions5–742%

Edges1–517%

Quick Take

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Context last updated 8 Aug 2026, 07:45 · Europe/Bucharest

Spartak Pleven's perfect start and Rilski Sportist's goalless losses make an away win the standout bet at odds of 3.40, with a massive 36-point edge.

The match is likely to be low-scoring, with Under 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score – No offering value. Avoid Rilski Sportist Draw No Bet, as the odds drastically overestimate their chances.

Context

Rilski Sportist lost 0-1 at Fratria and 0-1 at home to Ludogorets II in the league.
- They failed to score in four of their last five matches across all competitions.
- Spartak Pleven beat Marek 2-1 and Yantra 2019 2-0 in their two league games.
Spartak Pleven's away win came with a clean sheet against a team that finished mid-table last season.
- Rilski Sportist lost 0-1 at home to Ludogorets II, a reserve side.
- Spartak Pleven conceded only one goal in two league matches overall.

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Result3 of 6 landed

Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Spartak Pleven's perfect start and Rilski Sportist's goalless losses show a clear form gap, making an away win highly likely.
- Rilski Sportist Samokov lost both league matches this season, scoring 0 goals and conceding 2.
- Spartak Pleven won both league matches, scoring 4 and conceding 1.
- Rilski Sportist Samokov have 0 points and sit 15th; Spartak Pleven have 6 points and sit 2nd.
- Spartak Pleven won their only away league match 2-0.
BetBugs · Match WinnerlostSpartak PlevenEstimated chance65%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Rilski Sportist's poor form and scoring struggles make a home win unlikely, so Spartak Pleven or draw covers the most probable outcomes.
- Rilski Sportist Samokov have lost 4 of their last 5 matches across all competitions.
- Spartak Pleven are unbeaten in their last 3 competitive matches (2W, 1D).
- Rilski Sportist Samokov failed to score in 4 of their last 5 matches.
- Spartak Pleven have scored in 5 of their last 6 matches.
BetBugs · Double ChancewonDraw or Spartak PlevenEstimated chance85%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Spartak Pleven's tendency to start stronger and Rilski Sportist's early struggles give the away side a slight edge to lead at the break.
- Rilski Sportist Samokov trailed at half-time in 33% of recent matches; Spartak Pleven led at half-time in 13%.
- Spartak Pleven led at half-time in their last league match (1-0 vs Marek).
- Rilski Sportist Samokov were losing at half-time in their last league match (0-1 vs Fratria).
- Spartak Pleven scored first-half goals in 2 of their last 5 competitive matches.
BetBugs · First Half WinnerlostSpartak PlevenEstimated chance45%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
A tight first half is plausible given both teams' slow starts, but Spartak Pleven's superior quality should see them win after the break.
- Rilski Sportist Samokov drew at half-time in 60% of recent matches but lost 80% of those.
- Spartak Pleven drew at half-time in 40% of recent matches but won 60% of those.
- Rilski Sportist Samokov have not led at half-time in their last 5 matches.
- Spartak Pleven have come back to win after a level first half in 2 of their last 5 competitive matches.
BetBugs · Ht Ft DoublelostDraw / Spartak PlevenEstimated chance35%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Spartak Pleven rarely dominate both halves, and Rilski Sportist often stay competitive early, making a win in both halves unlikely.
- Spartak Pleven have not won both halves in any of their last 5 competitive matches.
- Rilski Sportist Samokov have not lost both halves in 3 of their last 5 matches.
- Spartak Pleven led at half-time in only 1 of their last 5 competitive matches.
- Rilski Sportist Samokov were level or ahead at half-time in 3 of their last 5 matches.
BetBugs · Win Both HalveswonNoEstimated chance85%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Rilski Sportist rarely lead at the break, while Spartak Pleven are usually level or ahead, making a home first-half win improbable.
- Rilski Sportist Samokov have not led at half-time in their last 5 matches.
- Spartak Pleven have not trailed at half-time in 4 of their last 5 competitive matches.
- Rilski Sportist Samokov were losing at half-time in only 1 of their last 5 matches.
- Spartak Pleven led at half-time in 1 of their last 5 competitive matches.
BetBugs · Double Chance First HalfwonDraw or Spartak PlevenEstimated chance75%

Goals2 of 6 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Rilski Sportist's goal drought and Spartak Pleven's solid defense suggest a low-scoring affair, favoring under 2.5 goals.
- Rilski Sportist Samokov's last 5 matches averaged 1.2 total goals.
- Spartak Pleven's last 5 competitive matches averaged 2.0 total goals.
- Rilski Sportist Samokov failed to score in 4 of their last 5 matches.
- Spartak Pleven kept a clean sheet in their only away league match this season.
BetBugs · Goals Over/UnderlostUnder 2.5Estimated chance60%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Rilski Sportist's attacking impotence and Spartak Pleven's defensive solidity make it likely that at least one team fails to score.
- Rilski Sportist Samokov failed to score in 4 of their last 5 matches.
- Spartak Pleven kept a clean sheet in their only away league match this season.
- Rilski Sportist Samokov have scored 0 goals in 2 league matches this season.
- Spartak Pleven conceded only 1 goal in 2 league matches.
BetBugs · Both Teams to ScorelostNoEstimated chance65%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Rilski Sportist's ongoing scoring problems and Spartak Pleven's defensive record point to a possible away clean sheet.
- Spartak Pleven kept a clean sheet in their only away league match this season.
- Rilski Sportist Samokov failed to score in 4 of their last 5 matches.
- Rilski Sportist Samokov have 0 goals in 2 league matches.
- Spartak Pleven conceded only 1 goal in 2 league matches.
BetBugs · Team to ScorelostRilski Sportist Samokov not to scoreEstimated chance55%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have slow starts, with Rilski Sportist especially goal-shy early, making a goalless first half probable.
- Rilski Sportist Samokov's last 5 matches had 0 first-half goals in 3 of them.
- Spartak Pleven's last 5 competitive matches had 0 first-half goals in 2 of them.
- Rilski Sportist Samokov average 0.1 first-half goals; Spartak Pleven average 0.4.
- Both teams have a pattern of low-scoring first halves recently.
BetBugs · 1st Half GoalslostUnder 0.5 goals in 1st halfEstimated chance60%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams tend to see more action after the break, with Spartak Pleven particularly dangerous late, so at least one second-half goal is likely.
- Rilski Sportist Samokov conceded second-half goals in 3 of their last 5 matches.
- Spartak Pleven scored second-half goals in 4 of their last 5 competitive matches.
- Rilski Sportist Samokov's last 5 matches had second-half goals in 4 of them.
- Spartak Pleven's last 5 competitive matches had second-half goals in all 5.
BetBugs · Goals Over Under Second HalfwonOver 0.5Estimated chance70%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams struggle to score early, so it's unlikely both will find the net before half-time.
- Rilski Sportist Samokov failed to score a first-half goal in 4 of their last 5 matches.
- Spartak Pleven failed to score a first-half goal in 3 of their last 5 competitive matches.
- Rilski Sportist Samokov average 0.1 first-half goals; Spartak Pleven average 0.4.
- Both teams scored in the first half in only 1 of Rilski Sportist's last 5 matches.
BetBugs · Both Teams Score First HalfwonNoEstimated chance70%

Markets to Avoid

High-risk markets where price or context leaves too little cushion.

Spartak Pleven have led at half-time in only 1 of their last 5 competitive matches, and the odds of 4.00 imply just 25% probability, which is close to our estimate given their slow starts.

League Table

Second League 2026/2027

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF-GA	Pts	Form
15	Rilski Sportist Samokov	2	0	0	2	0-2	0	LL
2	Spartak Pleven	2	2	0	0	4-1	6	WW

6pt gap between teams

Recent Form

Rilski Sportist Samokov

L0-1FratriaAug 1SEC

L0-1Ludogorets IIJul 28SEC

L0-2CSKA Sofia IIJul 11FRI

L0-2Lokomotiv PlovdivJul 8FRI

W1-0VihrenJul 4FRI

L0-2Arda KardzhaliJul 1FRI

W2-1Pirin Gotse DelchevMay 27THI

L1-2Botev IhtimanMay 23THI

L0-1CSKA Sofia IIIMay 16THI

W2-0Levski Sofia IIMay 9THI

W2-1Septemvri SimitliMay 2THI

W2-1Slivnishki geroyApr 25THI

W1-0KostinbrodApr 22THI

W1-0Slavia Sofia IIApr 16THI

W1-0KyustendilApr 9THI

Spartak Pleven

W2-1MarekAug 1SEC

W2-0Yantra 2019Jul 25SEC

L1-3MontanaJul 18FRI

L0-2Hapoel Petah TikvaJul 14FRI

L1-2Lokomotiv G. OryahovitsaJul 11FRI

W2-0Yantra 2019Jul 7FRI

L0-1Cherno More VarnaJul 3FRI

L1-2Botev VratsaJul 1FRI

L0-4Botev PlovdivJun 23FRI

L1-3Ludogorets IIMay 23SEC

W5-2Lokomotiv G. OryahovitsaMay 15SEC

W1-0FK Minyor PernikMay 2SEC

L1-2Yantra 2019Apr 24SEC

D1-1FratriaApr 16SEC

W2-0SevlievoApr 9SEC

Squad & Injuries

Rilski Sportist Samokov

22 available

Attackers4

Midfielders8

Defenders8

Goalkeeper2

Spartak Pleven

22 available

Attackers6

Midfielders10

Defenders4

Goalkeeper2

Quick Take

Context

BetBugs edges

Spartak Pleven

Draw or Spartak Pleven

Under 2.5

No

Under 0.5

No

Result3 of 6 landed

Goals2 of 6 landed

Markets to Avoid

Rilski Sportist Samokov, draw no bet

League Table

Recent Form

Rilski Sportist Samokov

Spartak Pleven

Squad & Injuries

Rilski Sportist Samokov

Spartak Pleven