Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Dunav Ruse Prediction, H2H & Stats

Bulgaria: First League · Regular Season - 5
Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

13th in table
DWWDL
Full time
1:2
HT 1 - 0
Dunav Ruse

Dunav Ruse

10th in table
DWWWL
4' C. Longville
12' Lucas Ryan
16' Stojan Predev
52' Christ Longville
71' A. Valino (Penalty)
77' K. Boychev
79' Ibrahim Keita
87' Kristiyan Boychev
Sunday, 16 August 2026
Stadion Lokomotiv, Plovdiv
D. Dimitrov

Head to head

Last 8 meetings
8games
5Lokomotiv Plovdiv wins
1Draws
2Dunav Ruse wins
2.9Goals per game
63%Both scored
63%Over 2.5
28 Oct 2025Cup Dunav Ruse 1 - 2 Lokomotiv Plovdiv
09 Dec 2019First League Dunav Ruse 0 - 3 Lokomotiv Plovdiv
19 Aug 2019First League Lokomotiv Plovdiv 3 - 1 Dunav Ruse
19 Apr 2019First League Dunav Ruse 2 - 0 Lokomotiv Plovdiv
29 Mar 2019First League Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1 - 1 Dunav Ruse
09 Mar 2019First League Lokomotiv Plovdiv 4 - 1 Dunav Ruse
30 Oct 2018Cup Dunav Ruse 1 - 2 Lokomotiv Plovdiv
21 Oct 2018First League Dunav Ruse 1 - 0 Lokomotiv Plovdiv

First League table

#TeamPWDLGoalsGDPtsForm
1 Levski Sofia 121020 25:5 +20 32 WDWDW
2 CSKA Sofia 13940 29:9 +20 31 DWWDW
3 Ludogorets 12921 24:9 +15 29 WLWWW
4 CSKA 1948 13913 31:14 +17 28 WWLWW
5 Botev Plovdiv 13715 22:20 +2 22 WLWWW
6 Arda Kardzhali 13634 18:19 -1 21 WDLDL
7 Slavia Sofia 13274 9:9 0 13 DDLLD
8 Spartak Varna 13346 12:23 -11 13 LLWLD
9 Cherno More Varna 13337 14:22 -8 12 WWLDD
10 Dunav Ruse 13328 15:22 -7 11 LWWDL
11 Botev Vratsa 13247 10:22 -12 10 LDLDD
12 Lokomotiv Sofia 13166 15:25 -10 9 LDDWL
13 Lokomotiv Plovdiv 13238 6:17 -11 9 LDDDL
14 Septemvri Sofia 13229 11:25 -14 8 LLLLL

Top scorers

First League
1 Frédéric MacielCSKA 1948 3goals 0assists 10apps
2 Bruno JordãoCSKA Sofia 2goals 0assists 12apps
3 Elias FrancoCSKA 1948 2goals 0assists 12apps
4 B. TekpeteyLudogorets 2goals 0assists 11apps
5 Rwan CruzLudogorets 1goals 2assists 12apps
6 André Filipe Rio LiberalSeptemvri Sofia 1goals 1assists 13apps
7 B. KaragarenArda Kardzhali 1goals 1assists 13apps
8 S. DelevLokomotiv Sofia 1goals 1assists 13apps
9 I. BudinovDunav Ruse 1goals 1assists 11apps
10 Georg StojanovskiSpartak Varna 1goals 1assists 2apps

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
3 W 3 D 4 L in the last 10
31 Oct 2026First League Dunav Ruse 0 - 1 Levski Sofia L
24 Oct 2026First League Dunav Ruse 2 - 0 Spartak Varna W
17 Oct 2026Cup Rilski Sportist 2 - 3 Dunav Ruse W
11 Oct 2026First League Septemvri Sofia 2 - 3 Dunav Ruse W
03 Oct 2026Friendlies Clubs Ludogorets II 1 - 1 Dunav Ruse D
26 Sep 2026Friendlies Clubs Cherno More Varna 1 - 0 Dunav Ruse L
19 Sep 2026First League Dunav Ruse 2 - 2 Botev Vratsa D
12 Sep 2026First League CSKA 1948 2 - 1 Dunav Ruse L
07 Sep 2026First League Dunav Ruse 0 - 1 Slavia Sofia L
31 Aug 2026First League Dunav Ruse 2 - 2 Lokomotiv Sofia D

Who wins? Three ways to read it

1 · X · 2
Goal model
Form & stats
Bookmaker odds
Lokomotiv Plovdiv Draw Dunav Ruse
Value spotted: Lokomotiv Plovdiv win at 1.76 (model 60% vs market 53%)

Most likely scores

1-0 10%
1-1 10%
2-0 10%
2-1 10%
3-0 6.6%
3-1 6.6%

Expected goals: 2 Lokomotiv Plovdiv · 1 Dunav Ruse

Goal lines

Over 1.5 goals80%
Over 2.5 goals58%
Over 3.5 goals35%
Both teams score55%

Team comparison

Form Attack Defence Goal model Head to head Goals Overall
100%
Form
0%
50%
Attack
50%
62%
Defence
38%
76%
Goal model
24%
71%
Head to head
29%
64%
Goals
36%
64%
Overall
35%

Season numbers

First League 2026

When the goals come

1
0-15'
1
0
16-30'
0
0
31-45'
0
0
46-60'
0
0
61-75'
0
0
76-90'
1
2
0-15'
1
0
16-30'
3
2
31-45'
0
0
46-60'
2
0
61-75'
1
2
76-90'
1
Lokomotiv Plovdiv Dunav Ruse

Side by side

Lokomotiv Plovdiv Dunav Ruse
4 Played 4
1 Won 0
0 Drawn 0
3 Lost 4
0.5 Goals scored per game 0.5
1.3 Goals conceded per game 2
2 / 0 Scored per game (home / away) 0 / 1
0 Clean sheets 0
3 Failed to score 2
1 Longest winning run 0
2-1 Biggest win -
2-0 Biggest defeat 0-2
0/0 Penalties scored 0/0

Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Dunav Ruse: preview and prediction

Lokomotiv Plovdiv host Dunav Ruse in the Bulgaria First League (Regular Season - 5) on Sunday, 16th August 2026 at 19:15 at Stadion Lokomotiv, Plovdiv. Lokomotiv Plovdiv sit 13th in the table and Dunav Ruse 10th.

Lokomotiv Plovdiv have been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (D-W-W-D-L). Dunav Ruse are in good shape, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (D-W-W-W-L).

In the last 8 meetings, Lokomotiv Plovdiv won 5, Dunav Ruse won 2 and 1 ended level. These games average 2.9 goals, with both teams scoring in 63% and over 2.5 goals in 63%.

Our goal model expects about 2 goals for Lokomotiv Plovdiv and 1 for Dunav Ruse. It gives Lokomotiv Plovdiv the edge (60% home win, 21% draw, 18% away win), 58% for over 2.5 goals and 55% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-0.

Our pick was Home Win at odds of 1.76. We also like Under 2.5, BTTS No.

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Football Analyst & Predictor · Rarabet

Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Dunav Ruse FAQs

What is the best prediction for Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Dunav Ruse?

Our top tip is Home Win: Home Win (1.76 odds).

Who will win Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Dunav Ruse?

Lokomotiv Plovdiv are favourites: our model gives Lokomotiv Plovdiv 60%, the draw 21% and Dunav Ruse 18%.

Will both teams score?

Both teams scoring has a 55% chance in our model, and it happened in 63% of recent meetings.

How many goals are expected?

Our model expects 3 goals in total, with a 58% chance of over 2.5 goals.

When is Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Dunav Ruse?

Kick-off is on Sunday, 16th August 2026 at 19:15 at Stadion Lokomotiv, Plovdiv.

Who is the referee?

D. Dimitrov is in charge of this game.