PFC Ludogorets Razgrad

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PFC Botev Plovdiv 1912

Preview

Ludogorets Razgrad (Home)

• Ludogorets Razgrad are in better form (W3, D1, L1) than Botev Plovdiv (W2, D1, L2).
• Ludogorets are undefeated at home (W2) in Parva Liga 2026/2027, while Botev are still seeking their first away win (L1).
• The hosts sit third with nine points from their first three games, while Botev are seventh with four points from three.
• Thomas Reis' men have been extremely efficient in their two home games so far in Parva Liga 2026/2027, scoring three goals and winning both, suggesting they are more clinical than explosive in Razgrad.

Botev Plovdiv (Away)

• Botev's last fixture was a 3-2 away loss to CSKA Sofia.
• The winger has been the chief creator for Plovdiv with three assists in the last five, his quick feet and ability to play between the lines providing a spark for Botev's front-foot, front-line game.
• Stanislav Genchev's compact, front-foot 4-2-3-1/4-4-2 setup has been more successful than not in the early part of the season, but a failure to take all three points from their sole away game so far is a concern.
• Botev have scored twice in their single away game in the league so far and they will surely have some success on the break in Saturday's matchup.

Head-to-Head

• Ludogorets have won four of the last five head-to-heads (Botev won one).
• Botev can take some momentum into this clash having won the reverse fixture 2-1 at home five months ago, but they have failed to win any of their last three away games against Ludogorets.

Key Players

• The winger has been the chief creator for Plovdiv with three assists in the last five.
• Thomas Reis' versatile 4-2-3-1 formation gives them an energetic and dynamic counter-pressing option that has been working well so far.