Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Arda Kardzhali Prediction, H2H & Stats

Bulgaria: First League · Conference League Group - 33
Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

5th in table
DWWDL
Full time
2:0
HT 0 - 0
Arda Kardzhali

Arda Kardzhali

7th in table
LLWDW
34' Serkan Yusein
42' Cătălin Itu
51' Andrei Chindriş
53' Vyacheslav Velev
55' S. Idriz
62' Patrick Luan
81' J. Zwarts
88' Calal Huseinov
Friday, 8 May 2026
Stadion Lokomotiv, Plovdiv
V. Minev

Head to head

Last 5 meetings
5games
1Lokomotiv Plovdiv wins
3Draws
1Arda Kardzhali wins
2.4Goals per game
40%Both scored
40%Over 2.5
30 Apr 2026Cup Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1 - 1 Arda Kardzhali
22 Apr 2026Cup Arda Kardzhali 0 - 4 Lokomotiv Plovdiv
06 Dec 2025First League Lokomotiv Plovdiv 0 - 2 Arda Kardzhali
11 Aug 2025First League Arda Kardzhali 0 - 0 Lokomotiv Plovdiv
05 Jul 2025Friendlies Clubs Lokomotiv Plovdiv 2 - 2 Arda Kardzhali

First League table

#TeamPWDLGoalsGDPtsForm
1 Levski Sofia 302244 64:22 +42 70 DWDWW
2 Ludogorets 301794 57:20 +37 60 LDWWW
3 CSKA 1948 301857 50:31 +19 59 WWLWW
4 CSKA Sofia 301686 43:23 +20 56 DWWWL
5 Lokomotiv Plovdiv 3011136 30:33 -3 46 DDWWW
6 Cherno More Varna 3011118 33:26 +7 44 LDLLW
7 Arda Kardzhali 3012810 33:27 +6 44 WLWWW
8 Botev Plovdiv 3011712 40:37 +3 40 WDWWL
9 Slavia Sofia 3010911 36:33 +3 39 DLWLD
10 Botev Vratsa 3091110 24:26 -2 38 WLDLW
11 Lokomotiv Sofia 3091011 40:39 +1 37 LWLLW
12 Spartak Varna 3051213 25:50 -25 27 DWLLL
13 Dobrudzha 307518 23:43 -20 26 LLDLL
14 Septemvri Sofia 307518 25:58 -33 26 DWDLL
15 Beroe 3041115 19:44 -25 23 DLLWL
16 Montana 303819 15:45 -30 17 DLLLL

Top scorers

First League
1 I. ChochevLudogorets 12goals 2assists 37apps
2 Everton BalaLevski Sofia 12goals 1assists 35apps
3 S. GodoyCSKA Sofia 9goals 1assists 31apps
4 M. DialloCSKA 1948 9goals 0assists 0apps
5 K. DuahLudogorets 8goals 1assists 19apps
6 B. KaragarenArda Kardzhali 7goals 2assists 36apps
7 Georg StojanovskiSpartak Varna 7goals 2assists 25apps
8 A. AralicaLokomotiv Sofia 7goals 2assists 17apps
9 Franklin MascoteBotev Plovdiv 7goals 0assists 30apps
10 P. StanićLudogorets 7goals 7assists 34apps

Recent form

4 W 3 D 3 L in the last 10
31 Oct 2026First League Lokomotiv Plovdiv 0 - 3 Ludogorets L
26 Oct 2026First League Lokomotiv Plovdiv 0 - 0 Slavia Sofia D
21 Oct 2026Pro Cup Cherno More Varna 0 - 1 Lokomotiv Plovdiv W
16 Oct 2026Cup Yantra 2019 0 - 2 Lokomotiv Plovdiv W
10 Oct 2026First League Lokomotiv Sofia 1 - 1 Lokomotiv Plovdiv D
02 Oct 2026Friendlies Clubs Lokomotiv Plovdiv 2 - 0 Arda Kardzhali W
20 Sep 2026First League Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1 - 1 CSKA Sofia D
13 Sep 2026First League Botev Plovdiv 2 - 0 Lokomotiv Plovdiv L
06 Sep 2026First League Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1 - 0 Cherno More Varna W
28 Aug 2026First League CSKA 1948 2 - 0 Lokomotiv Plovdiv L
4 W 2 D 4 L in the last 10
02 Nov 2026First League Arda Kardzhali 2 - 1 Septemvri Sofia W
27 Oct 2026First League Arda Kardzhali 1 - 1 Levski Sofia D
18 Oct 2026Cup Spartak Plovdiv 1 - 2 Arda Kardzhali W
12 Oct 2026First League Ludogorets 5 - 0 Arda Kardzhali L
02 Oct 2026Friendlies Clubs Lokomotiv Plovdiv 2 - 0 Arda Kardzhali L
19 Sep 2026First League Arda Kardzhali 1 - 1 Cherno More Varna D
12 Sep 2026First League CSKA Sofia 4 - 1 Arda Kardzhali L
04 Sep 2026First League Arda Kardzhali 2 - 3 Botev Plovdiv L
31 Aug 2026First League Arda Kardzhali 2 - 0 Botev Vratsa W
24 Aug 2026First League Lokomotiv Plovdiv 0 - 1 Arda Kardzhali W

Who wins? Three ways to read it

1 · X · 2
Goal model
Form & stats
Bookmaker odds
Lokomotiv Plovdiv Draw Arda Kardzhali

Most likely scores

0-0 14.2%
0-1 14.2%
1-0 13.5%
1-1 13.5%
0-2 7.1%
1-2 6.8%

Expected goals: 0.95 Lokomotiv Plovdiv · 1 Arda Kardzhali

Goal lines

Over 1.5 goals58%
Over 2.5 goals31%
Over 3.5 goals13%
Both teams score39%

Team comparison

Form Attack Defence Goal model Head to head Goals Overall
53%
Form
47%
57%
Attack
43%
67%
Defence
33%
46%
Goal model
54%
50%
Head to head
50%
58%
Goals
42%
55%
Overall
44%

Season numbers

First League 2025

When the goals come

4
0-15'
6
7
16-30'
5
7
31-45'
9
3
46-60'
2
2
61-75'
4
11
76-90'
10
1
0-15'
1
2
16-30'
9
5
31-45'
5
4
46-60'
3
7
61-75'
6
9
76-90'
2
Lokomotiv Plovdiv Arda Kardzhali

Side by side

Lokomotiv Plovdiv Arda Kardzhali
31 Played 32
12 Won 12
13 Drawn 9
6 Lost 11
1 Goals scored per game 1
1 Goals conceded per game 0.9
0.9 / 1.1 Scored per game (home / away) 0.9 / 1.2
12 Clean sheets 14
8 Failed to score 16
3 Longest winning run 3
3-0 Biggest win 3-0
0-5 Biggest defeat 0-3
2/2 Penalties scored 0/0

Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Arda Kardzhali: preview and prediction

Lokomotiv Plovdiv host Arda Kardzhali in the Bulgaria First League (Conference League Group - 33) on Friday, 8th May 2026 at 15:30 at Stadion Lokomotiv, Plovdiv. Lokomotiv Plovdiv sit 5th in the table and Arda Kardzhali 7th.

Lokomotiv Plovdiv have been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (D-W-W-D-L). Arda Kardzhali have been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 games (L-L-W-D-W).

In the last 5 meetings, Lokomotiv Plovdiv won 1, Arda Kardzhali won 1 and 3 ended level. These games average 2.4 goals, with both teams scoring in 40% and over 2.5 goals in 40%.

Our goal model expects about 0.95 goals for Lokomotiv Plovdiv and 1 for Arda Kardzhali. It gives Arda Kardzhali the edge (33% home win, 31% draw, 36% away win), 31% for over 2.5 goals and 39% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 0-0.

Our pick was Home or Draw at odds of 1.49. We also like Under 2.5.

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Football Analyst & Predictor · Rarabet

Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Arda Kardzhali FAQs

What is the best prediction for Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Arda Kardzhali?

Our top tip is Double Chance: Home or Draw (1.49 odds).

Who will win Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Arda Kardzhali?

Arda Kardzhali are favourites: our model gives Lokomotiv Plovdiv 33%, the draw 31% and Arda Kardzhali 36%.

Will both teams score?

Both teams scoring has a 39% chance in our model, and it happened in 40% of recent meetings.

How many goals are expected?

Our model expects 2 goals in total, with a 31% chance of over 2.5 goals.

When is Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Arda Kardzhali?

Kick-off is on Friday, 8th May 2026 at 15:30 at Stadion Lokomotiv, Plovdiv.

Who is the referee?

V. Minev is in charge of this game.