Dunav Ruse have endured a tough start to the campaign, losing six of their eight recorded matches and remaining winless at home with three defeats and one draw. They have failed to score in three of their four home matches, averaging only 0.5 goals per game on their own ground. In contrast, Botev Vratsa have won two of their last three matches, including their most recent away trip. Backing Botev Vratsa to win or draw covers the most probable outcomes based on current form.
Dunav Ruse vs Botev Vratsa prediction
- Round
- Regular Season - 10
- Venue
- Gradski Stadium, Ruse
- Referee
- Lyuboslav Lyubomirov, Bulgaria
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 1W-1D-3L · -3 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · -5 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Botev Vratsa or Draw (Double Chance) at 68% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Bottom-of-the-table Dunav Ruse host Botev Vratsa in round 10 of the First League, aiming to snap a difficult stretch of form. Dunav Ruse sit in 14th place with four points from their opening fixtures and remain winless on home turf, having managed just one draw and three defeats while scoring only two goals at home.
Botev Vratsa enter the encounter in ninth position on eight points and have shown signs of improvement, securing two victories across their last three league outings. That run includes a recent 3-2 away triumph over Septemvri Sofia and a 1-0 home win against Botev Plovdiv.
Dunav Ruse have struggled for attacking consistency at home, failing to score in three of their four home matches. Given the hosts ongoing offensive difficulties and Botev Vratsa's recent upturn in results, the visitors look well positioned to come away with at least a point.
Key factors
- Dunav Ruse are winless at home this season with one draw and three defeats in four matches
- Dunav Ruse have failed to find the net in three of their four home fixtures, scoring only two home goals
- Botev Vratsa have won two of their last three league matches, including a 3-2 victory at Septemvri Sofia
- Dunav Ruse have conceded 15 goals across eight matches and have kept zero clean sheets this season
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 1.5 goals per game (Dunav Ruse at home plus Botev Vratsa away).
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Arda KardzhaliPromotion - efbet League (Conference League Group) | 11 | -2 | 17 |
| 7 | Spartak VarnaPromotion - efbet League (Conference League Group) | 11 | -4 | 13 |
| 8 | Slavia SofiaPromotion - efbet League (Conference League Group) | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 9 | Botev Vratsaefbet League (Relegation Group) | 11 | -11 | 9 |
| 10 | Dunav Ruseefbet League (Relegation Group) | 11 | -8 | 8 |
| 11 | Lokomotiv Plovdivefbet League (Relegation Group) | 11 | -8 | 8 |
| 12 | Lokomotiv Sofiaefbet League (Relegation Group) | 11 | -7 | 8 |
| 13 | Septemvri Sofiaefbet League (Relegation Group) | 11 | -11 | 8 |
Head-to-head
- 1
- Dunav Ruse
- 3
- Draws
- 2
- Botev Vratsa
Botev Vratsa have won 2 of the last 6 meetings, averaging 1.5 goals a game, only 33% went over 2.5.
- 2020-07-06Botev Vratsa0-0Dunav Ruse
- 2020-06-29Dunav Ruse1-3Botev Vratsa
- 2020-02-29Dunav Ruse0-0Botev Vratsa
- 2019-09-21Botev Vratsa0-0Dunav Ruse
- 2018-11-11Botev Vratsa1-0Dunav Ruse
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