Lok. Plovdiv vs Spartak: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Lokomotiv Plovdiv prepare to host Spartak Varna on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 14:00, this BULGARIA: Parva Liga fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Lokomotiv Plovdiv, currently 6th in the standings with 33 points from 21 games, trail the leaders by 17 points. They've earned 21 points from 11 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 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Spartak Varna, sitting 12th with 19 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 9 points from 10 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Lokomotiv Plovdiv and Spartak Varna have favored Spartak Varna, with Spartak Varna claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Cherno More, Lokomotiv Plovdiv recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Zovko, Ryan, Pavlov, Ruskov, Cova, Ali, Ivanov, Dinev, Umarbaev, Idriz, Lamy. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Spartak Varna's last outing came against Lokomotiv Sofia, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a 3-5-2 system. Their starting XI featured Ribeiro, Granchov, Krastev, Juric Petrasilo, Ivanov, Yordanov, Yanchev, Lopes, Xande, Tailson, Chunchukov. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Looking ahead, Lokomotiv Plovdiv are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Lokomotiv Plovdiv and Spartak Varna 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: Lokomotiv Plovdiv's fixtures have averaged 2.1 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Spartak Varna's games average 2.7 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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