Iskra – Lokomotiv Plovdiv, Europa League Predictions

In the last 3 matches of Iskra there were a total of 1 goal

3 of the last 4 matches of Lokomotiv in the Europa League ended with Under 2.5 goals

😵 Iskra found it very difficult to reach this phase

Iskra had its difficulties in the first round. It came to penalties against Santa Coloma after a boring zero-zero draw. Iskra relies heavily on his defense and tries above all to avoid conceding a goal. This is their approach in most meetings lately. We believe that especially in the Europa League they will be very careful in this regard and will not take any risks.

👍 Loko Plovdiv is in good shape

Lokomotiv Plovdiv plays well and this is obvious to everyone. 4 wins in the last 5 matches as their only loss came from Botev in the local derby. We can’t criticize Lokomotiv for the defeat in this derby, because everything is possible in it and the form doesn’t matter, and that, after all, was in the first round of the new season in the championship. Last year, Lokomotiv performed well in the Europa League and now again has a chance to reach the final stages of entering the groups.

For Loko Plovdiv this will not be an easy test

 Expert view:  Of course, Loko Plovdiv is a clear favorite on paper, but that does not mean that it will be easy for them. Iskra is playing for the first time in this tournament, as the team’s class is low, but sometimes the luck of the beginner turns out to be key. We think that it will be difficult for the hosts to score goals vs Lokomotiv, but we do not expect many goals from the Bulgarians, too, who will rather dominate and Iskra will defend. We expect a minimal victory for the guests, but the safer bet is Under 2.5 goals at 1.90.