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8 October 2022 at 17:00

First League · Season 2022
Referee: S. Trenchev

Match Summary

Levski Sofia defeated Botev Plovdiv 1:0. The match was played in First League 2022. Goals were scored by I. Stefanov 22′. 8 yellow cards were shown. Levski Sofia made 4 substitutions, Botev Plovdiv made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Levski Sofia and Botev Plovdiv — 1 goals and 8 cards recorded during the match.

Levski Sofia
Botev Plovdiv
Kick Off
I. Stefanov
22′
40′Viktor Genev
Half Time
J. PétrisA. Shehu
46′
46′
D. MertensM. Brahimi
53′Reda Rabeï
58′
R. HermanN. Minkov
58′
P. KonatéD. Tonev
G. MilanovA. Kraev
69′
Iliyan Stefanov75′
I. PopovM. Petkov
76′
77′
V. GenevM. Sekulić
77′
R. RabeïT. Nnadi
78′Martin Sekulić
I. StefanovK. van der Kaap
88′
Shehu Abdullahi89′
89′Hidajet Hankić
Full Time

Lineups

Levski Sofia lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under S. Stoilov, while Botev Plovdiv deployed a 3-4-3 under Ž. Kopić.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Levski Sofia is 7.10, compared to — for Botev Plovdiv. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Levski Sofia's highest-rated starter is Tsunami (7.10), while Botev Plovdiv's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Levski Sofia deploy 3 defenders rated 7.10 on average, against Botev Plovdiv's 5-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Levski Sofia field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Botev Plovdiv's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Levski Sofia start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Botev Plovdiv averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 91% for Levski Sofia and —% for Botev Plovdiv. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Age & Experience

The average age of Levski Sofia's starting XI is 29.0 (youngest: Tsunami (29), oldest: Tsunami (29)), while Botev Plovdiv average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Levski Sofia's starters average 9 league appearances each, versus 0 for Botev Plovdiv. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Levski SofiaPosition StrengthBotev Plovdiv
7.10
Avg Rating
7.10🛡 DEF (3 v 5)
0G 0A0G 0A
Levski Sofia4-2-3-1
1🧤GKP. Andreev
23🛡DEFN. Sonko-Sundberg
33🛡DEFJ. Córdoba
6🛡DEFTsunami7.1
2MIDJ. Pétris
30MIDF. Krastev
7MIDG. Milanov
14MIDI. Stefanov
18FWDRonaldo
17FWDWelton Felipe
10FWDI. Popov
Botev Plovdiv3-4-3
13🧤GKH. Hankič
18🛡DEFS. Souprayen
4🛡DEFV. Genev
44🛡DEFR. Punčec
2🛡DEFR. Herman
3🛡DEFP. Konaté
6MIDD. Mertens
22MIDR. Rabeï
10MIDE. Toku
11FWDA. Baroan
28FWDE. Manu

Substitutes

12(M)A. Shehu
13(G)N. Mihaylov

Substitutes

7(F)M. Brahimi
9(F)M. Sekulić
1(G)G. Argilashki
24(D)J. van Heertum

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Levski Sofia have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats. Botev Plovdiv show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Levski Sofia

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Botev Plovdiv

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Head to Head

Levski Sofia and Botev Plovdiv have met 2 times — Levski Sofia won 2, Botev Plovdiv won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Levski Sofia leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (4 for the home side, 0 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–0 in 2026.

2

Levski Sofia

0

Drawn

0

Botev Plovdiv

Goals: 4Goals: 0

Recent Meetings (2)

15 Feb 2026Levski Sofia3 – 0Botev Plovdiv
30 Sept 2025Botev Plovdiv0 – 1Levski Sofia

API data: 15 Mar 2026

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