Botev vs Arda Prediction 26 June 2026
Will the players give their all in the upcoming encounter? The friendly match between Botev Plovdiv and Arda Kurdzhali will take place on 26 June at 07:00. To better predict the outcome, we suggest reviewing the teams' statistical data.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 12 May 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 1:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Botev Plovdiv):
- ball possession percentage: 56% vs 44%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 1;
- fouls: 9 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 3.
Let’s start with the history of head-to-head matches, which includes a total of 21 games. The current hosts have managed to win 4 times, while the guests have triumphed in 13 matches.
In terms of goals, Botev Plovdiv has scored 16 times against their opponents. The team Arda Kurdzhali responded with 31 goals. Thus, the average total in head-to-head encounters is 2.24.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Botev Plovdiv Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on 23 June 2026 as part of the Club Friendly Games tournament (home team - Botev Plovdiv, away team - Spartak Pleven). The match concluded with a scoreline of 4:0.
Here are the game statistics (Botev Plovdiv vs Spartak Pleven):
- ball possession: 74% vs 26%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
The upcoming friendly match will see Botev Plovdiv playing on their home field. To gain a better understanding of the current state of the team, let’s take a look at their statistics from the last 10 official matches.
The last ten-match segment ended with 5 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draws for the team. During this period, the players scored 19 times, averaging 1.9 goals per game (this value is 2.4 for home matches). It is noteworthy that the average total of goals conceded is 0.9.
Match Results: Botev Plovdiv

Arda Kurdzhali Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on 25 May 2026 as part of the First Professional League tournament (home team - Cherno More Varna, away - Arda Kurdzhali). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:3.
Here are the match stats (Arda Kurdzhali vs Cherno More Varna):
- ball possession: 42% vs 58%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 3;
- fouls: 14 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
The team Arda Kurdzhali has been less fortunate, as they will play the upcoming friendly match away from home. What can the squad boast about based on their last 10 official games?
During this stretch, the team secured 4 wins, suffered 4 losses, and drew 2 times. The result of the players' attacking efforts is 11 goals, which averages out to 1.1 per match (away from home, this figure is 1.2). Of course, there have been mistakes in the team's defense as well. The average number of goals conceded per game is 1.3.
Match Results: Arda Kurdzhali
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head matches:
- Total encounters - 21;
- First-half wins for the home side (at home) - 2; for the visitors (away) - 6; number of draws - 2;
- Average first-half total: 0.86;
- Today's home team averages 0.43 goals in the first half, while the away team scores 0.43.
Editorial Prediction
- Botev Plovdiv have not lost in last 6 games (Club Friendly Games).
