Lokomotiv Plovdiv have lost five consecutive league matches and six of their seven overall this season. Their major issue is in attack, where they have scored just three goals and failed to find the net in five of seven fixtures. While Cherno More Varna have had their own issues on the road, they possess significantly more attacking threat with eight goals scored and are undefeated in their last four head-to-head meetings against Lokomotiv Plovdiv. Backing the visitors to earn at least a point offers strong coverage given the hosts extended slump.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Cherno More Varna prediction
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Last 5 matches · 0W-0D-5L · -7 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 1W-0D-4L · -5 goal difference
Our verdict
SolidBetGenius backs Cherno More Varna or Draw (Double Chance) at 68% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Lokomotiv Plovdiv host Cherno More Varna in round eight of the Bulgarian First League, with both sides searching for positive momentum following difficult starts to the campaign. The hosts sit at the bottom of the table in 14th place with three points, having suffered six defeats in their opening seven fixtures.
Cherno More Varna occupy 11th place on four points and have struggled for consistency, particularly on their travels where they have picked up just one point from four away games. However, their offensive output of eight goals gives them an edge over a Lokomotiv side that has managed only three goals all season and failed to score in five matches.
Recent head-to-head history also tilts towards the visitors. Cherno More are unbeaten in the last four meetings between the teams, having won both encounters earlier this year without conceding a goal.
Key factors
- Lokomotiv Plovdiv enter this fixture on a five-match losing streak in the league.
- Lokomotiv Plovdiv have scored only three goals in seven matches and failed to score in five of them.
- Cherno More Varna are unbeaten in the last four head-to-head encounters against Lokomotiv Plovdiv, winning the last two to nil.
- Six of the last ten meetings between these two sides have produced under 2.5 total goals, averaging 2.2 goals per game.
Statistical comparison
Lokomotiv Plovdiv at home vs Cherno More Varna awayCombined scoring rate: 1.8 goals per game (Lokomotiv Plovdiv at home plus Cherno More Varna away).
Table context
Full table →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Spartak VarnaPromotion - efbet League (Conference League Group) | 8 | -4 | 9 |
| 9 | Septemvri Sofiaefbet League (Relegation Group) | 8 | -6 | 8 |
| 10 | Botev Vratsaefbet League (Relegation Group) | 8 | -10 | 7 |
| 11 | Lokomotiv Plovdivefbet League (Relegation Group) | 8 | -6 | 6 |
| 12 | Cherno More Varnaefbet League (Relegation Group) | 8 | -9 | 4 |
| 13 | Dunav Ruseefbet League (Relegation Group) | 8 | -8 | 4 |
| 14 | Lokomotiv Sofiaefbet League (Relegation Group) | 7 | -6 | 3 |
Head-to-head
Full record →Cherno More Varna have won 4 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.0 goals a game, only 30% went over 2.5.
- 2026-09-06Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1-0 Cherno More Varna
- 2026-05-12Cherno More Varna 2-0 Lokomotiv Plovdiv
- 2026-04-26Lokomotiv Plovdiv 0-1 Cherno More Varna
- 2026-02-15Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1-1 Cherno More Varna
- 2025-08-23Cherno More Varna 1-1 Lokomotiv Plovdiv
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