Septemvri Sofia
- Septemvri Sofia currently occupy 14th place in the Parva Liga Relegation Group 2026 with approximately 25-26 points, depending on results this week, and are just about keeping their noses above the automatic relegation zone.
- Coach Hristo Arangelov, who took over in February 2026, has made the team more solid and compact.
- Septemvri usually play an energetic, possession-based style that employs a 4-2-3-1 formation to control the center and force quick transitions.
- Galin Ivanov is the creative force in midfield, leading the team in assists.
- Bertrand Fourrier is Septemvri’s top scorer with a double-digit tally and is the club’s most reliable attacking option.
PFC Montana 1921
- PFC Montana 1921 are at the bottom of the table with approximately 16-17 points and have one of the league's worst goal differences, making a win a must to have any hope of avoiding relegation.
- Coach Atanas Atanasov was brought in in March to shore up the backline and end a severe dry spell in front of goal.
- Montana are a pragmatic team who prefer to defend deep and compact, frustrate opponents and then look to counter.
- They have scored only once in their last six matches.
- Boris Dimitrov is one of the club's leading scorers and will be their best option to score on Friday.
Head-to-Head
- Montana were the better side in the reverse fixture, winning 2-0 at home.
- Septemvri have taken points in three of the last four encounters between the sides.
- Septemvri have won two of the last five competitive meetings.
Key Players
- Galin Ivanov
- Leads the team in assists and is a focal point at set pieces and transitions.
- Bertrand Fourrier
- Septemvri’s top scorer with a double-digit tally and the club’s most reliable attacking option.
- Boris Dimitrov
- One of Montana's leading scorers and their main hope for goals on Friday.
Betting Insights
- Septemvri Sofia are favorites at 1.73 versus PFC Montana 1921 at 4.88.
- Under 2.5 goals is a strong option at 1.61 given Montana’s goal drought and Septemvri’s improved defence since February 2026.
Prediction
- Expect a low-scoring, tight and tense match, possibly a draw.
- Conditions are expected to be cool and potentially damp in Sofia.
