Cherno More Varna
- Cherno More Varna sit fifth in the Parva liga standings with 35 points from 21 matches while Botev Vratsa are 10th on 26 points from 21 matches.
- Cherno More Varna have won two, drawn two and lost only one of their last five games.
- Cherno More play with a lot of tactical flexibility, varying between three-at-the-back and 4-2-3-1 systems that have enabled them to control central areas and stretch the play wide.
- Midfield general Vasil Panayotov is the conductor while wing-back Daniel Dimov’s overlapping runs and crosses have been a constant threat.
- Up top, Georgi Lazarov has become their most potent threat with three of the club’s six goals in the previous five games coming from his boots.
Botev Vratsa
- Botev Vratsa have failed to win in their last three away games and lost 3-1 to Levski Sofia in their previous Parva liga away game.
- Vratsa have struggled for consistency on their travels in the Parva liga with three wins, three draws and four defeats and 13 goals conceded in ten away games.
Head-to-Head
Vratsa beat Cherno More 1-0 at home in the reverse Parva liga fixture five months ago, but have not won on either of their previous two trips to Varna.
Key Players
- Midfield general Vasil Panayotov is the conductor while wing-back Daniel Dimov’s overlapping runs and crosses have been a constant threat.
- Up top, Georgi Lazarov has become their most potent threat with three of the club’s six goals in the previous five games coming from his boots.
- Striker Daniel Genov will provide a target for long balls while Martin Smolenski is a good link-up man to start attacks and send players through on the break.
Betting Insights
The form guide and head-to-head record suggests Cherno More Varna are clear favorites at 1.53 for Friday’s Parva liga clash with a Botev Vratsa side that will be underdogs at 7.24 .
Prediction
- Cherno More have the momentum to win.
- Ilian Iliev’s men have shown an ability to adapt their strategy to match up against any opponent.
