Spartak Varna (6th, 27pts from 32 games) are just one point better off than visitors Dobrudzha Dobrich (7th, 26pts from 32 games) in the Parva Liga - Relegation Group 2026.
Spartak Varna
- Under manager Gjokica Hadzievski since July 2025, Spartak Varna have employed a pragmatic, defensive approach to Parva Liga 2025/2026, especially in the relegation round.
- Gjokica Hadzievski’s men are very compact when out of possession, pressing selectively and keeping a small, structured midfield.
- In their home games this term, they’ve won four, drawn four and lost eight of 16, scoring an average of 1.19 goals per game and conceding 1.94.
Dobrudzha Dobrich
- Since Yasen Petrov took over as manager in January 2026, Dobrudzha Dobrich have adopted a more survival-focused strategy, based around a compact back four and cautious, counter-attacking play.
- Petrov’s team are incredibly disciplined, sitting deep and setting up a deep back four with the other nine players covering the spaces in front.
Head-to-Head
The last time these sides met three weeks ago, Varna won 1-0 at home in the same division, but the hosts have since picked up one win and one defeat in their last two at home, and Dobrudzha have lost both of their most recent away games.
Betting Insights
- Dobrudzha’s away record this season has been truly dire; they’ve drawn just twice on the road in Parva Liga - Relegation Group 2026, losing 14 of 16 and scoring just 0.31 goals per away game, while conceding 1.62 on average.
- With both sides coming into this one with all the desperation of relegation strugglers and a similar defensive outlook, we’re predicting a cagey game, with the Under 2.5 goals option at 1.65 a worthwhile wager.
Prediction
With both teams struggling in front of goal recently, we’re tipping the home team to nick it in a close game with a 1-0 Spartak win .
