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Botev PlovdivOverview

Recent Form

Botev Plovdiv's last 5 matches: 3 wins, 1 draws, 1 losses. Most recent game was against Lokomotiv Plovdiv. Recent form is one of the strongest predictors of upcoming match outcomes.

W
022026-04-26
W
032026-04-14
W
502026-04-04

Season Statistics

Comprehensive team statistics derived from match data including goals scored and conceded, home and away performance splits, and form charts. Each metric is computed from official match results across all competitions this season. These statistics reveal patterns in attacking strength, defensive solidity, and situational performance that directly inform match-result, over/under, and handicap betting decisions.

Season Record

HomeAwayTotal
Played151530
Won5611
Drawn437
Lost6612

Goals

40
Scored
1.3 per game
37
Conceded
1.2 per game

Goals by minute

0
16
31
46
61
76

Top Performers

Top Scorers

  1. 1Franklin Mascote7
  2. 2A. Oko-Flex4
  3. 3N. Minkov3
  4. 4S. Kalu2
  5. 5D. Mitkov2

Top Assists

  1. 1K. Balogiannis3
  2. 2N. Minkov2
  3. 3T. Nedelev2
  4. 4N. Iliev2
  5. 5A. Oko-Flex2

Most Appearances

  1. 1D. Naumov31
  2. 2N. Minkov28
  3. 3T. Nedelev28
  4. 4N. Soldo26
  5. 5N. Iliev26
8Botev Plovdiv
P 30W 11D 7L 12GD +3Pts 40
8Botev Plovdiv
P 32W 12D 7L 13GD +3Pts 43

Botev Plovdiv are currently 8 in the First League with 40 points from 30 matches (goal difference: +3). leads the table. The standings show form, goal difference, and qualification/relegation zones — key context for evaluating match odds.

Botev PlovdivRecent Transfers

Valentin Gerov-
From:Botev PlovdivTo:Botev Plovdiv2026-03-26
C. Meotti-
From:Famalicão U23To:Botev Plovdiv2026-03-26
I. Dorgu-
From:HB KogeTo:Botev Plovdiv2026-03-26
Dimitar Dimitrov Rangelov-
From:KrieschowTo:Botev Plovdiv2026-03-26
H. AzziFree agent
From:Botev PlovdivTo:Ostersunds FK2026-03-24
A. ContéFree agent
From:Iğdır FKTo:Botev Plovdiv2026-02-07
D. MitkovFree agent
From:Botev PlovdivTo:Ordabasy2026-02-04
Z. TindanoLoan
From:GöztepeTo:Botev Plovdiv2026-02-04
A. ContéFree agent
From:Iğdır FKTo:Botev Plovdiv2026-02-03
John EmmanuelLoan
From:Botev PlovdivTo:Spartak Varna2026-02-03
V. Triboulet-
From:Botev PlovdivTo:Meizhou Kejia2026-02-03
M. GeorgievFree agent
From:Botev PlovdivTo:Spartak Varna2026-02-03
Edson Martinho da SilvaFree agent
From:Botev PlovdivTo:Botev Plovdiv2026-01-28
E. RodríguezLoan
From:LudogoretsTo:Botev Plovdiv2026-01-27
TailsonLoan
From:Botev PlovdivTo:Spartak Varna2026-01-26
TalesLoan
From:Botev PlovdivTo:Spartak Varna2026-01-26
O. AbrahamTransfer
From:Botev PlovdivTo:Raków Częstochowa2026-01-25
Antonio Perera-
From:Botev PlovdivTo:Lugo2026-01-19
S. PetkovFree agent
From:Botev PlovdivTo:Ponferradina2026-01-18
W. ChimezieFree agent
From:Alaniya VladikavkazTo:Botev Plovdiv2026-01-18

Botev Plovdiv's 20 most recent transfer moves, including Valentin Gerov, C. Meotti. New arrivals may need time to integrate, while departures can weaken squad depth mid-season.

Botev Plovdiv Squad

1D. Naumov0Goals
PositionGoalkeeperAge27NationalityBulgariaAppearances31Goals0Assists0Yellow Cards2Red Cards
2K. Balogiannis0Goals
PositionDefenderAge26NationalityGreeceAppearances22Goals0Assists3Yellow Cards4Red Cards
3Tailson0Goals
PositionMidfielderAge26NationalityBrazilAppearances12Goals0Assists0Yellow Cards0Red Cards
4N. Minkov3Goals
PositionDefenderAge28NationalityBulgariaAppearances28Goals3Assists2Yellow Cards3Red Cards
5A. Yordanov0Goals
PositionMidfielderAge24NationalityBulgariaAppearances17Goals0Assists0Yellow Cards5Red Cards1
6T. Nedelev1Goals
PositionMidfielderAge32NationalityBulgariaAppearances28Goals1Assists2Yellow Cards2Red Cards
7E. Kwateng1Goals
PositionDefenderAge28NationalityFranceAppearances22Goals1Assists0Yellow Cards7Red Cards
8S. Petkov0Goals
PositionAttackerAge30NationalityBulgariaAppearances12Goals0Assists0Yellow Cards1Red Cards
9I. Popov0Goals
PositionMidfielderAge38NationalityBulgariaAppearances5Goals0Assists0Yellow Cards0Red Cards1
10E. Martinov0Goals
PositionMidfielderAge33NationalityBulgariaAppearances10Goals0Assists0Yellow Cards1Red Cards1
11Carlos Algarra1Goals
PositionMidfielderAge25NationalitySpainAppearances11Goals1Assists0Yellow Cards3Red Cards
12E. Rodríguez0Goals
PositionMidfielderAge25NationalityColombiaAppearances11Goals0Assists1Yellow Cards0Red Cards1
13N. Soldo1Goals
PositionDefenderAge24NationalityCroatiaAppearances26Goals1Assists1Yellow Cards4Red Cards1
14N. Iliev0Goals
PositionMidfielderAge21NationalityBulgariaAppearances26Goals0Assists2Yellow Cards5Red Cards
15Henrique Jocú0Goals
PositionMidfielderAge24NationalityPortugalAppearances12Goals0Assists1Yellow Cards1Red Cards
16John Emmanuel0Goals
PositionMidfielderAge20NationalityNigeriaAppearances6Goals0Assists0Yellow Cards1Red Cards
17Aleksa Maraš0Goals
PositionAttackerAge24NationalityMontenegroAppearances7Goals0Assists1Yellow Cards1Red Cards
18I. Videv1Goals
PositionDefenderAge19NationalityBulgariaAppearances1Goals1Assists0Yellow Cards4Red Cards
19A. Ojo0Goals
PositionMidfielderAge19NationalityNigeriaAppearances1Goals0Assists0Yellow Cards5Red Cards
20S. Tsonov1Goals
PositionMidfielderAge17NationalityBulgariaAppearances13Goals1Assists0Yellow Cards2Red Cards
21A. Oko-Flex4Goals
PositionMidfielderAge23NationalityRepublic of IrelandAppearances13Goals4Assists2Yellow Cards1Red Cards
22S. Kalu2Goals
PositionMidfielderAge27NationalityNigeriaAppearances20Goals2Assists1Yellow Cards2Red Cards
23Franklin Mascote7Goals
PositionAttackerAge29NationalityBrazilAppearances26Goals7Assists0Yellow Cards0Red Cards
24D. Mitkov2Goals
PositionAttackerAge25NationalityBulgariaAppearances12Goals2Assists0Yellow Cards2Red Cards
25A. Conté0Goals
PositionDefenderAge31NationalityGuineaAppearances7Goals0Assists0Yellow Cards3Red Cards
26S. Petrov0Goals
PositionDefenderAge25NationalityBulgariaAppearances13Goals0Assists0Yellow Cards2Red Cards
27Tales0Goals
PositionMidfielderAge27NationalityBrazilAppearances1Goals0Assists0Yellow Cards0Red Cards
28B. Hein0Goals
PositionDefenderAge24NationalityGermanyAppearances7Goals0Assists0Yellow Cards0Red Cards
29Lucas Araújo1Goals
PositionMidfielderAge26NationalityBrazilAppearances16Goals1Assists0Yellow Cards3Red Cards
30Noga0Goals
PositionDefenderAge23NationalityBrazilAppearances6Goals0Assists0Yellow Cards1Red Cards
31H. Slavkov0Goals
PositionGoalkeeperAge22NationalityBulgariaAppearances1Goals0Assists0Yellow Cards0Red Cards
32Edson Silva
PositionMidfielderAge24NationalityGuinea-BissauAppearancesGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed Cards
33Pedro Igor2Goals
PositionMidfielderAge23NationalityBrazilAppearances9Goals2Assists0Yellow Cards1Red Cards
34W. Chimezie0Goals
PositionMidfielderAge19NationalityAppearances8Goals0Assists0Yellow Cards0Red Cards
35O. Abraham0Goals
PositionMidfielderAge18NationalityAppearances17Goals0Assists0Yellow Cards0Red Cards
36C. Meotti0Goals
PositionMidfielderAge20NationalityAppearances1Goals0Assists0Yellow Cards0Red Cards
37Z. Tindano0Goals
PositionDefenderAge18NationalityAppearances7Goals0Assists1Yellow Cards0Red Cards

Botev Plovdiv's full squad of 37 players (avg. age 24.7). Top scorer: Franklin Mascote with 7 goals, followed by A. Oko-Flex (4). Squad depth and player availability directly affect match predictions — thin squads underperform when fixtures pile up.

Coach Profile

Dušan Kerkez

Dušan Kerkez

Bosnia and HerzegovinaBelgradeBorn 1976

Photo: Biso · CC BY 4.0

Coaching career

AEL Limassol FC?present

Playing career

FK Partizan19971998
FK Jedinstvo Ub19982000
FK Leotar20022004
HŠK Zrinjski Mostar20042005
Bosnia and Herzegovina men's national football team20042006
HNK Rijeka20052007
AEL Limassol FC20072011
Aris Limassol F.C.20112014

Botev PlovdivPlayer Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of 30 Botev Plovdiv players ranked by appearances, goals, assists, and cards this season. Franklin Mascote leads with 7 goal contributions (7 goals, 0 assists). Spot which players are in peak form for anytime scorer and player prop markets.

Botev PlovdivSeason by Season

Botev Plovdiv's performance across 10 seasons (2014–2025), with 2025 highlighted. Best season: 2014. Long-term trajectory helps identify whether current form is sustainable or due for regression.

★ Current season

Results

20 matches
Conference League Group - 3203/05/2026
Conference League Group - 3126/04/2026
Regular Season - 3014/04/2026
Regular Season - 2908/04/2026
Regular Season - 2804/04/2026
Regular Season - 2720/03/2026
Regular Season - 2614/03/2026
Regular Season - 2508/03/2026
Regular Season - 2403/03/2026
Regular Season - 2327/02/2026
Regular Season - 2223/02/2026
Regular Season - 2115/02/2026
Quarter-finals12/02/2026
Regular Season - 2008/02/2026
Round of 1613/12/2025
Regular Season - 1906/12/2025
Regular Season - 1802/12/2025
Regular Season - 1729/11/2025
Regular Season - 1622/11/2025
Regular Season - 1507/11/2025
9W · 5D · 6L · 45%

API data: 6 May 2026 · Stats updated: 26 Apr 2026