Arda Kardzhali
- Aleksandar Tunchev has overseen 4 wins and just 1 defeat in Arda's last 5 games in all competitions, a 1-0 away win at Lokomotiv Plovdiv last Friday.
- Arda have won their last 3 matches, and won 2 of the last 5 meetings between the sides, the most recent 2-1 away in the Parva Liga - Conference League Group.
- This recipe has helped Arda to win their 2 home assignments in the top-flight to date, conceding 0 goals in both, while scoring 4.
Botev Plovdiv 1912
- Botev Plovdiv have won 2 and lost 3 of their last 5 games and are still winless away in the Parva Liga 2026/2027 (0 wins, 0 draws, 3 defeats).
- Botev have lost 2 in a row, 2-0 at Ludogorets Razgrad and 1-0 away to Botev Vratsa, after picking up their first win of the campaign against Spartak Varna at home (3-2).
- Botev have conceded 6 goals in 3 away games (2.00 GA).
Head-to-Head
- Arda have won 2 of the last 5, while Botev have just 1 win and there were 2 draws.
- Arda have taken the latest contest 2-1, albeit away from home, in the Parva Liga - Conference League Group 2026.
- Although Arda have failed to win any of their last 2 home games against Botev, this matchup has always had a bit of a bite to it and that should be the case again on Friday.
Key Players
Asen Chandarov has been the Canaries' main threat this season, as he has been in previous campaigns, netting 3 of his team's 6 goals in the past 5 .
Betting Insights
- Arda are slight favorites at 2.02 ahead of the visitors at 3.61, with the draw coming in at 3.32.
- Better value looks to be Under 2.5 goals at 1.75 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.81, as this clash appears likely to be cagey rather than a goal-laden shootout.
- The Blue Wolves are our preference in the Full-Time Result market, but this clash should not be a shootout, so Under 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score - Yes is our top pick.
Prediction
The Blue Wolves are our preference in the Full-Time Result market, but this clash should not be a shootout, so Under 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score - Yes is our top pick.