Botev Plovdiv vs Ludogorets: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Botev prepare to host Ludogorets on February 23, 2026, with kick-off at 17:00, this BULGARIA: Parva Liga fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Botev, currently 11th in the standings with 22 points from 21 games, trail the leaders by 28 points. They've earned 9 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Ludogorets, sitting 2nd with 43 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 22 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 12 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Botev and Ludogorets have favored Ludogorets, with Ludogorets claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). Overall, Ludogorets have asserted clear dominance in this fixture over recent seasons.

In their previous league match against Levski, Botev recorded a 0-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Naumov, Soldo, Conte, Videv, Hein, Araujo, Algarra, Iliev, Minkov , Rodriguez, Maras. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Ludogorets's last outing came against Beroe, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Bonmann, Nedyalkov, Verdon, Nachmias, Andersson, Kaloc, Duarte, Vidal, Stanic, Tekpetey, Cruz. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Botev are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Botev and Ludogorets are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Botev's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Ludogorets's games average 2.8 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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