Lokomotiv Plovdiv – Botev Vratsa, Efbet Liga Predictions

9 of the last 11 home games of Loko Plovdiv in the league finished with Under 2.5 goals

6 of the last 8 matches between Loko Plovdiv and Botev Vratsa ended with Under 2.5 goals

😑 Loko Plovdiv made a pretty bad start in the derby

Lokomotiv Plovdiv did not play very well against the local rival, Botev, and lost 0-2 in the derby in the first round. Already in the analysis of this derby we wrote that whoever loses in the match, can have problems later in the season, because purely psychologically effect. We know very well how big rivals Botev and Loko are. At the moment, Lokomotiv have 3 consecutive losses as a host in the league, although they are from last season.

🥳 Botev Vratsa created the biggest surprise in the first round

Botev Vratsa did not seem to be Botev Vratsa against Ludogorets, but a much better team. 3-1 against the champion of Bulgaria in the first round was something shocking for Ludogorets. Botev turned out to be with a man more in the first half. The victory against the Eagles means 5 consecutive games without defeat for Botev in the league, and in these 5 matches the team from Vratsa allowed only 1 goal.

Now Loko Plovdiv know that underestimating the match will be fatal

 Expert view: We believe that Botev will come with the attitude that there is something to take from the match and they will believe in success. Given the circumstances, this is perfectly normal. Loko Plovdiv relies on its good defense as a host, and Botev Vratsa is doing well in defense lately, so we think that this match will be more cautious, especially for the hosts. If Loko Plovdiv leads in it, the Smurfs will be ok to win even by 1-0. That is why we rely on fewer goals in the match and that is why our forecast is Under 2.5 goals at 1.87.