Kyustendil vs Botev Ihtiman: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Kyustendil prepare to host Botev Ihtiman on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 13:00, this BULGARIA: Third League, South-West fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Kyustendil, currently 3rd in the standings with 34 points from 19 games, trail the leaders by 12 points. They've earned 21 points from 9 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 5 wins in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 15 goals scored.

Botev Ihtiman, sitting 5th with 32 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 9 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Kyustendil and Botev Ihtiman have favored Kyustendil, with Botev Ihtiman claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-3). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against CSKA Sofia-3, Kyustendil recorded a 3-2 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Botev Ihtiman's last outing came against Septemvri Sofia-2, where they secured a 3-0 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Kyustendil are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Kyustendil and Botev Ihtiman 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 plenty of goals: Kyustendil's fixtures have averaged 3.2 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Botev Ihtiman's games average 3 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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