FK Septemvri Sofia vs Arda Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 18 July 2026
📣How will an early goal change the strategy of both teams? If it happens, we will see an interesting development in the confrontation between the teams Septemvri Sofia and Arda Kurdzhali. Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 16:00 18 July. The tournament match will take place at the Vasil Levski National Stadium stadium in the city of Sofia. Note the odds - bookmakers offer to bet on the victory of the side for and , respectively.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 21 March 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 1:4. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Septemvri Sofia):
- ball possession percentage: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 0 vs 3;
- fouls: 9 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 6 vs 7.
📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Septemvri Sofia and Arda Kurdzhali:
- played 7 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 1, for the away team - 6, draws - 0;
- number of goals - 5 against 15;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.57, in the 2nd half - 1.29;
- average total goals in the match - 2.86.
Head-to-head statistics FK Septemvri Sofia - Arda

Septemvri Sofia Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on 10 July 2026 as part of the Club Friendly Games tournament (home team - Ludogorets, away team - Septemvri Sofia). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here are the game statistics (Septemvri Sofia vs Ludogorets):
- ball possession: 59% vs 41%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 0;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 2.
✅The Septemvri Sofia team has the honor of playing the first official match of the season on their home field. The work done by the coaching staff and players on their game is yet to be seen, but for now, let's take a look at the team's statistics over the last 10 matches.
In the ten-match stretch of official games, the team has 4 wins, 1 losses, and 5 draws. In total, the team has scored 11 goals in the last 10 games. From this, we can calculate the average number of goals per game, which is 1.1. In home matches, this figure is 1 goals. As for the goals conceded, their average number is 0.8.
Match Results: Septemvri Sofia

Arda Kurdzhali Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on 10 July 2026 as part of the Club Friendly Games tournament (home team - Arda Kurdzhali, away - POFC Botev Vratsa). The match ended with a score of 0:1.
Here are the game statistics (Arda Kurdzhali vs POFC Botev Vratsa):
- ball possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 2;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 2.
⚠️Will Arda Kurdzhali be able to handle the pressure of the stands in their first match of the season? We will find out soon. In the meantime, let's recall their previous results.
Out of the last 10 official matches, the team has won 4 times, lost 4 games, and drew 2 times. On average, the team scored 1.1 goals per game (in away matches - 1.2), and conceded 1.3 goals. Hopefully, this season Arda Kurdzhali will improve these figures and deliver a beautiful game in the upcoming matches.
Match Results: Arda Kurdzhali
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head matches:
- Total encounters - 7;
- First-half wins for the home side (at home) - 0; for the visitors (away) - 2; number of draws - 1;
- Average first-half total: 1.57;
- Today's home team averages 0.43 goals in the first half, while the away team scores 1.14.
- Arda Kurdzhali have drawn in the 1st half in 8 of last 9 away games (First Professional League).
Match Result Prediction
H2H:
- number of encounters - 7;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 6, draws - 0.
Statistics: Septemvri Sofia vs Arda Kurdzhali
- matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 0;
- wins: 0 vs 0;
- win percentage: 0% vs 0%;
- losses: 0 vs 0;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 4;
- losses: 1 vs 4;
- draws: 5 vs 2.
- Septemvri Sofia won with a +1.5 handicap in last 11 games (First Professional League).
- Septemvri Sofia won with a +1.5 handicap in last 6 home games (First Professional League).
Total Goals Prediction
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 0.71, the guests - 2.14;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.86;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 1.
- Septemvri Sofia have scored in last 8 games (First Professional League).
- Arda Kurdzhali have conceded in last 7 away games.
Corners Prediction
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 8.14 (2.71 - for home team and 5.43 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 10.66 (4.33 - for home team and 6.33 - for away team).
- Under 10.5 corners in 16 of last 17 Arda Kurdzhali games.
- Under 10.5 corners in 14 of last 15 Arda Kurdzhali games (First Professional League).
- Under 10.5 corners in last 11 Arda Kurdzhali away games (First Professional League).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
H2H:
- number of encounters - 7;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Editorial Prediction
- Septemvri Sofia have scored in last 8 games (First Professional League).
- Arda Kurdzhali have conceded in last 7 away games.
