Match Report
The points column showed no gap: 9 apiece, Balkan Botevgrad 10th and Septemvri Simitli 9th. On recent form Septemvri Simitli sat only 15th league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 9th overall. In league terms the two rates read 0.67/0.83 for Balkan Botevgrad and 1.43/1.57 for Septemvri Simitli (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.49.
The head-to-head ledger counts 6 games: 3 Balkan Botevgrad wins, 1 for Septemvri Simitli, 2 draws, at 3.33 goals per meeting. History backs the host here — 67% of the meetings won by the home side. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 67% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 67%.
The venue was Stadion Hristo Botev, with room for 13,128 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Balkan Botevgrad led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 1-2.
Goal scorers
Balkan Botevgrad: Pavel Petkov (24') · Septemvri Simitli: 2 goals with no recorded scorer