Match Summary
Spartak Varna defeated Botev Vratsa 2:1. The match was played in First League 2022. Goals were scored by João Mário 23′, I. Yordanov 60′, B. Perea 66′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Spartak Varna had 54% possession while Botev Vratsa held 46%. Spartak Varna had 18 shots (4 on target) compared to 8 (3 on target) for Botev Vratsa. Spartak Varna made 3 substitutions, Botev Vratsa made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Spartak Varna and Botev Vratsa — 3 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Spartak Varna had 54% possession against Botev Vratsa's 46%. Spartak Varna registered 18 shots (4 on target) while Botev Vratsa managed 8 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 5–9. Fouls committed: 10–14.
Lineups
Spartak Varna lined up in a 3-4-3 formation under D. Dimitrov, while Botev Vratsa deployed a 3-4-3 under Daniel Morales.
Defensive Solidity
Spartak Varna deploy 1 defenders rated — on average, against Botev Vratsa's 4-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
Spartak Varna field 7 midfielders averaging —, versus Botev Vratsa's 5 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
Spartak Varna start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Botev Vratsa 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.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Spartak Varna have recorded 1 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats. Botev Vratsa show 1 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Spartak Varna and Botev Vratsa have met 2 times — Spartak Varna won 0, Botev Vratsa won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Botev Vratsa leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (1 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–0 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026