28 November 2025 at 15:30

First League · Season 2025
Referee: Michael Pavlov

Match Summary

Lokomotiv Plovdiv and Montana drew 0:0. The match was played in First League 2025. 4 yellow cards were shown. Lokomotiv Plovdiv had 49% possession while Montana held 51%. Lokomotiv Plovdiv had 7 shots (0 on target) compared to 7 (2 on target) for Montana. Expected goals: Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1.12 — Montana 0.16. Lokomotiv Plovdiv made 4 substitutions, Montana made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between Lokomotiv Plovdiv and Montana — 0 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Montana
Kick Off
30′Solomon James
Half Time
J. PereaD. Iliev
46′
63′
B. DimitrovA. Tungarov
72′
A. MrsuljaK. Iliev
78′
I. KokonovK. Strinski
78′
T. AzevedoC. Acheampong
N. NikolaevT. Pavlov
81′
J. LamyP. Andreev
81′
83′Kaloyan Strinski
C. ItuA. Velev
87′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Lokomotiv Plovdiv had 49% possession against Montana's 51%. Lokomotiv Plovdiv registered 7 shots (0 on target) while Montana managed 7 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 6–4. Fouls committed: 13–8.

0Shots on Goal2
2Shots off Goal3
7Total Shots7
5Blocked Shots2
7Shots insidebox1
0Shots outsidebox6
13Fouls8
6Corner Kicks4
5Offsides1
49%Ball Possession51%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves2
403Total passes294
311Passes accurate216
77%Passes %73%
1.12expected_goals0.16
0goals_prevented0

Lineups

Lokomotiv Plovdiv lined up in a — formation, while Montana deployed a —.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Lokomotiv Plovdiv is 6.93, compared to 6.69 for Montana. 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. Lokomotiv Plovdiv's highest-rated starter is Lucas Ryan (7.11), while Montana's best-rated player is T. Azevedo (6.86).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Lokomotiv Plovdiv have contributed 11 goals and 5 assists this season, led by J. Perea (3G). Montana's starters account for 7 goals and 1 assists, spearheaded by B. Dimitrov (3G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Lokomotiv Plovdiv deploy 4 defenders rated 6.98 on average, against Montana's 4-man backline averaging 6.60. 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

Lokomotiv Plovdiv field 4 midfielders averaging 6.80, versus Montana's 5 rated 6.69. 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

Lokomotiv Plovdiv start 2 forward(s) averaging 7.09, compared to 1 for Montana averaging 6.74. 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.

Discipline

Lokomotiv Plovdiv's starters have collected 43 yellow cards this season, compared to 13 for Montana. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Lokomotiv Plovdiv's starting XI is 25.4 (youngest: E. Ali (22), oldest: P. Umarbaev (31)), while Montana average 25.8 (youngest: B. Dimitrov (21), oldest: I. Kokonov (34)). 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

Lokomotiv Plovdiv's starters average 21 league appearances each, versus 18 for Montana. 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.

Lokomotiv PlovdivPosition StrengthMontana
6.93
Avg Rating
6.69
6.86🧤 GK (1 v 1)6.73
0G 0A0G 0A
6.98🛡 DEF (4 v 4)6.60
4G 0A0G 1A
6.80 MID (4 v 5)6.69
3G 3A4G 0A
7.09 FWD (2 v 1)6.74
4G 2A3G 0A
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
1🧤GKB. Milosavljevic6.9
2🛡DEFA. Cova6.92G
23🛡DEFM. Ruskov7.0
13🛡DEFLucas Ryan7.12G
44🛡DEFN. Nikolaev
99MIDJ. Lamy6.82G3A
12MIDE. Ali6.8
94MIDC. Itu6.71G
7MIDS. Idriz
39FWDP. Umarbaev7.11G2A
9FWDJ. Perea7.13G
Montana
30🧤GKV. Simeonov6.7
5🛡DEFM. Mihaylov6.61A
3🛡DEFD. Malembana
20🛡DEFA. Mrsulja
25🛡DEFS. James
27MIDT. Azevedo6.9
6MIDV. Sakor
7MIDB. Dimitrov6.63G
21MIDI. Iliadis
17MIDI. Kokonov6.61G
9FWDP. Ejike6.73G

Substitutes

40(G)P. Zovko
16(M)A. Aleksandrov
4(D)A. Chindris

Substitutes

12(G)Y. Veskov
11(M)Vitinho
22(M)J. Berhane
2Beji
24K. Strinski

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Lokomotiv Plovdiv have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeats. Montana show 0 wins, 1 draws and 5 losses from their last 6 outings.

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

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Montana

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Head to Head

Lokomotiv Plovdiv and Montana have met 2 times — Lokomotiv Plovdiv won 1, Montana won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Lokomotiv Plovdiv leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 6 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (5 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–0 in 2025.

1

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

1

Drawn

0

Montana

Goals: 5Goals: 1

Recent Meetings (2)

14 Dec 2025Lokomotiv Plovdiv4 – 0Montana
28 Jul 2025Montana1 – 1Lokomotiv Plovdiv

API data: 15 Mar 2026

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