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Slavia Sofia vs Septemvri Sofia prediction

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Kickoff
Fri, Aug 28, 04:00 PM
Round
Regular Season - 7
Venue
Stadion Aleksandar Shalamanov, Sofia
Referee
Mihael Pavlov, Bulgaria

Recent form

Slavia Sofia
46Average

Last 5 matches · 1W-3D-1L · +2 goal difference

Septemvri Sofia
54Average

Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · -4 goal difference

Our verdict

Strong
Market
Double Chance
Pick
Slavia Sofia or Draw
Confidence75%

BetGenius backs Slavia Sofia or Draw (Double Chance) at 75% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.

Match preview

Slavia Sofia host city rivals Septemvri Sofia at the Stadion Aleksandar Shalamanov in round seven of the First League. The hosts sit ninth in the table with six points from five matches, having built their campaign on a resilient defensive structure that has conceded just three goals all season. Slavia enter this clash after securing an impressive 1-1 draw away at Ludogorets, following a convincing 3-0 victory over Botev Vratsa.

Septemvri Sofia occupy eighth place with seven points from six fixtures, having recently reversed a difficult run of form. After suffering three consecutive defeats where they conceded eight goals, Septemvri picked up back-to-back 1-0 victories against Spartak Varna and CSKA 1948 to restore stability.

While historical head-to-head encounters between these two Sofia clubs have produced plenty of goals, Slavia Sofia's current compact shape and defensive record of 0.6 goals conceded per game make them difficult to break down on home soil.

Key factors

  • Slavia Sofia boast a tight defensive record, conceding an average of just 0.6 goals per game across five league fixtures.
  • Slavia are unbeaten at home in league play this season, drawing both matches against CSKA Sofia (0-0) and Lokomotiv Sofia (1-1).
  • Septemvri Sofia have conceded five goals across their three away league matches, suffering two defeats in those three trips.
  • Slavia Sofia have avoided defeat in four of their five league games in the current campaign.

Statistical comparison

Slavia Sofia at home vs Septemvri Sofia away
4
Played
4
0-3-1
W-D-L
1-1-2
0.8
Scored /game
0.8
1
Conceded /game
1.5
Clean sheets
Failed to score
80%
BTTS (last 5)
20%
40%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
40%

Combined scoring rate: 1.6 goals per game (Slavia Sofia at home plus Septemvri Sofia away).

Table context

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#TeamPGDPts
3CSKA SofiaPromotion - efbet League (Championship Group)7+1217
4CSKA 1948Promotion - efbet League (Championship Group)8+716
5Arda KardzhaliPromotion - efbet League (Conference League Group)8+616
6Slavia SofiaPromotion - efbet League (Conference League Group)8+210
7Botev PlovdivPromotion - efbet League (Conference League Group)8-310
8Spartak VarnaPromotion - efbet League (Conference League Group)8-49
9Septemvri Sofiaefbet League (Relegation Group)8-68
10Botev Vratsaefbet League (Relegation Group)8-107
11Lokomotiv Plovdivefbet League (Relegation Group)8-66
12Cherno More Varnaefbet League (Relegation Group)8-94

Head-to-head

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Slavia Sofia
6
Draws
0
Septemvri Sofia
4

Slavia Sofia have won 6 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 3.9 goals a game, both teams scored in 90% of them.

  • 2026-07-04Septemvri Sofia 2-3 Slavia Sofia
  • 2026-05-06Slavia Sofia 2-1 Septemvri Sofia
  • 2026-04-10Slavia Sofia 1-2 Septemvri Sofia
  • 2025-11-01Septemvri Sofia 0-1 Slavia Sofia
  • 2025-05-06Septemvri Sofia 3-1 Slavia Sofia

Our record in First League

55%17 won from 31 settled predictions

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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.

1 published market

FeaturedWON
Market
Double Chance
Pick
Slavia Sofia or Draw
Confidence75%

Slavia Sofia have proved difficult to defeat this season, losing just once in five league matches and remaining unbeaten at home with draws against CSKA Sofia and Lokomotiv Sofia. Coming off an away draw at Ludogorets and a 3-0 away win at Botev Vratsa, Slavia carry positive momentum and a strong defensive foundation, having conceded only three goals in five outings. Backing Slavia Sofia on Double Chance (Home or Draw) provides strong coverage against a Septemvri side that has lost two of their three away fixtures.

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Published August 27, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.