Match Summary
Pirin Blagoevgrad defeated Etar Veliko Tarnovo 2:1. The match was played in First League 2023. Goals were scored by J. Carcela 11′, I. Tasev 24′, M. Georgiev 88′. 7 yellow cards were shown. Pirin Blagoevgrad had 52% possession while Etar Veliko Tarnovo held 48%. Pirin Blagoevgrad had 6 shots (5 on target) compared to 9 (4 on target) for Etar Veliko Tarnovo. Expected goals: Pirin Blagoevgrad 0.81 — Etar Veliko Tarnovo 1.11. Pirin Blagoevgrad made 4 substitutions, Etar Veliko Tarnovo made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Pirin Blagoevgrad and Etar Veliko Tarnovo — 3 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Pirin Blagoevgrad had 52% possession against Etar Veliko Tarnovo's 48%. Pirin Blagoevgrad registered 6 shots (5 on target) while Etar Veliko Tarnovo managed 9 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 2–7. Fouls committed: 12–13.
Lineups
Pirin Blagoevgrad lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under O. Babych, while Etar Veliko Tarnovo deployed a 4-3-3 under S. Petrov.
Defensive Solidity
Pirin Blagoevgrad deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Etar Veliko Tarnovo'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
Pirin Blagoevgrad field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Etar Veliko Tarnovo'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
Pirin Blagoevgrad start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Etar Veliko Tarnovo 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, Pirin Blagoevgrad have recorded 2 wins, 4 draws and 0 defeats. Etar Veliko Tarnovo show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Pirin Blagoevgrad and Etar Veliko Tarnovo have met 1 times — Pirin Blagoevgrad won 0, Etar Veliko Tarnovo won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 2 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (1 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–1 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (1)
API data: 15 Mar 2026