Montana 1921
- PFC Montana 1921, bottom of Parva liga 2025/2026, host PFC Slavia Sofia, who are mid-table, on Thursday night in what should be a cagey, tight game.
- After 29 rounds of the Bulgarian top-flight, Montana 1921 are bottom with just 16 points, 22 fewer than Slavia, who sit in eighth with 38.
- Montana 1921 have lost their last five consecutive matches, including their last two home games without scoring.
- Montana 1921 have won two, drawn four and lost eight of their 14 home league games this season, but they will be desperate to arrest the slide and earn some points to aid their survival bid.
- Atanas Atanasov took over the reins at Montana 1921 in March 2026 and he has installed a pragmatic, shape-orientated style of play where defense comes first.
- They are likely to be disciplined in this respect, but their squad doesn’t include any standout players in the forward lines, so Atanasov has no choice but to be stubborn.
Slavia Sofia
- Slavia Sofia will be the more likely team to press forward in search of victory on Thursday as they look to continue their steady mid-table form.
- Ratko Dostanic has been a stabilising influence on the team since taking over in October 2025 and has installed a system that is patient, but positive when necessary.
- Slavia’s away form is fairly balanced (Won 4, drawn 4, lost 6 from 14) but they have enough attacking threat to suggest they can get a result here.
Head-to-Head
Slavia Sofia have won the last two Parva liga 2025/2026 head-to-heads, including a 2-1 home win five months ago .
Key Players
- Atanas Atanasov has prioritised defensive shape at Montana 1921 since his March 2026 arrival.
- Ratko Dostanic has stabilised Slavia Sofia since October 2025 and set up a patient, positive system.
- Montana 1921 lack standout forwards, which is why Atanasov is forced into a stubborn, defensive approach.
- Slavia are dangerous from transitions and set pieces.
Betting Insights
The away win odds are tempting, but our selection is for a low-scoring affair with both teams scoring (BTTS - Yes) at 1.78 .
Prediction
- Montana have conceded an average of 1.43 goals per-game at home this season and they lack the quality in defence to keep Slavia at bay.
- Montana have not kept a home shutout in their last three games and failed to score in their last two, so Slavia should be able to edge a cagey game with their extra quality and superior form.
- Slavia have scored an average of 1.14 goals away from home this league season, scoring a total of 16 away goals.
- Dostanic’s side are a solid, compact unit who can hit teams with pace in transition and are dangerous from set pieces.
- We’re going for an away win, with Slavia edging the game and taking all three points.
