Match Report
The points column showed no gap: 46 apiece, Slavia Sofia 3rd and Botev Plovdiv 4th. Recent form told a different story for Botev Plovdiv: only 29th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 4th. Against a league average of 1.16 goals per team per game, Slavia Sofia ran at 1.14 scored and 1.19 conceded, Botev Plovdiv at 1.36 and 1.25.
The head-to-head ledger counts 10 games: 3 Slavia Sofia wins, 5 for Botev Plovdiv, 2 draws, at 2.6 goals per meeting. 70% of these meetings ended in a home win.
The match was played at Stadion Slavija (capacity 25,556). On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 0-1.
Goal scorers
Botev Plovdiv: Franklin Mascote (88')
Key stats
Possession: Slavia Sofia 50% · Botev Plovdiv 50% · Total shots: 10-20 · On target: 4-5 · Corners: 6-7