Ludogorets
- Ludogorets are unbeaten in their last 5 matches, with 3 wins and 2 draws.
- PFC Ludogorets Razgrad look like serious title contenders in Bulgaria this season, sitting 3rd in the table after taking 23 points from a possible 27.
- Igor Jovicevic was appointed their new head coach and his all-action, attacking system seems to suit Ludogorets' high-tempo style.
- Chochev's finishing from a deeper position has given the hosts a reliable source of goals from midfield and his three strikes have helped them score seven times in the past five games.
Arda
- Arda are in mixed form, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5.
- Aleksandar Tunchev has added more organisation to the side and they are still in the hunt for a top-six finish in 5th spot on 17 points from 10 games.
- Arda have a different, more compact, physical structure and have been more proactive in recent weeks as they try to press higher up the pitch.
- They have struggled recently, however, which will make their visit to Huvepharma Arena a tough test.
Head-to-Head
- Ludogorets have failed to win at home against Arda in the last 2 campaigns.
- Сините от Кърджали have worked out a way to frustrate Ludogorets in this fixture and Monday's matchup at the Huvepharma Arena should be another tense clash.
Key Players
- Chochev
- Chochev's finishing from a deeper position has given the hosts a reliable source of goals from midfield.
- His three strikes have helped Ludogorets score seven times in the past five games.
- Вутов
- Вутов has been Arda's spark in the offensive third and his finishing has provided them with their best chance of scoring.
- He has three of their seven goals in the club's last five matches.
Betting Insights
- Arda have lost 3-2 at home to Botev Plovdiv, 4-1 away to CSKA Sofia and were held 1-1 at home by Cherno More in their past three games.
- The prices are Arda 5.56, Ludogorets 1.59 and the draw 3.7.
- The home side have averaged 1.60 goals per game at their home ground in Parva Liga 2026/2027, scoring eight goals in five matches.
- Arda have averaged 1.20 on their travels, scoring six times in five.
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.8 looks a good fit here, especially if Ludogorets control the tempo and Arda sit deep to absorb pressure.
Prediction
- Ludogorets are much the more likely winner as they are in excellent form and have the players and depth to come through.
- The head-to-head record suggests Arda can keep it close, but the balance of form and squad quality favours the home team.
- We will take the home team to nick it.