Dunav Ruse
- Chilikov, who was appointed on 16 September 2026, has seen his team lose 2-1 to CSKA 1948 and draw 2-2 with Botev Vratsa in the last 2 games.
- Septemvri are on a three-game losing streak, while Dunav are winless in 5 (D2, L3).
- Septemvri are slightly ahead of Dunav in the table, sitting 10th with 8 points from 10 games compared to 14th for their opponents with 5 points from 10.
Septemvri Sofia
- Simao Freitas took over on 15 June 2026 and has built a possession-based 4-2-3-1 that can be very efficient, but they are currently on a losing streak that includes defeats to Ludogorets Razgrad and Botev Plovdiv.
- Septemvri Sofia have conceded an average of 1.80 goals per Parva Liga 2026-2027 game.
- Frantzety Herard has been a main reason for Septemvri Sofia's success so far, netting 2 of their 4 goals in the last 5.
Head-to-Head
They have the better of the recent H2H record with 1 win and 1 draw since they last met in B PFG 2023/2024, winning the latest meeting 2-1, so Dunav will have enough to get the result they need in this fixture.
Key Players
- Simao's set-up set to face a Dunav 5-3-2
- Frantzety Herard has been a main reason for Septemvri Sofia's success so far, netting 2 of their 4 goals in the last 5.
- Valino is Dunav's best player and his 2 goals in 5 games means that whenever they break lines quickly they will have the chance to counterpunch.
Betting Insights
- Septemvri Sofia are 2.32 favorites for this matchup, with Dunav Ruse on 3.08 and the draw at 3.4, but the odds and recent form suggest this will be a tight, tight matchup at Vasil Levski.
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.65 looks a good fit for this game with Dunav's game plan and both teams to score - no at 1.8 looks a strong option too.
Prediction
- The likely clash of styles should make this a chess match where Septemvri can probe, but Dunav will hit on the counterattack.
- They have the better of the recent H2H record with 1 win and 1 draw since they last met in B PFG 2023/2024, winning the latest meeting 2-1, so Dunav will have enough to get the result they need in this fixture.