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Akademik Svishtov vs Slavia Sofia - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Bulgaria Bulgaria

Bulgarian Cup
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
VS
12:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

A one-off knockout match in the Bulgarian Cup. Recent form is the clearest guide to this one. Slavia Sofia have shipped 1.15 goals a game lately, while Akademik Svishtov have conceded 0.96 and scored 1.77. These two haven't met recently, so form does most of the talking. xG projections (1.31 - 0.75) back Akademik Svishtov to edge this. AI prediction: Home (1) Win — correct score tipped at 2-1.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

52%
Akademik Svishtov
20%
Draws
28%
Slavia Sofia
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Akademik Svishtov

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

52% / Medium Confidence
  • Akademik Svishtov have won more games recently than Slavia Sofia.
  • Win probability leans Akademik Svishtov's way, sitting at 90%.
  • Akademik Svishtov have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • These two have never met before — a fresh matchup with no historical pattern to lean on.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 12.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 68.6%
Akademik Svishtov Clean Sheet 20%
Slavia Sofia Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Akademik Svishtov Slavia Sofia
Matches Played 26 26
Wins 17 10
Draws 5 7
Losses 4 9
Goals Scored 1.77 1.46
Goals Conceded 0.96 1.15
Expected Goals (xG) 1.31 0.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Akademik Svishtov 85 / 100
Slavia Sofia 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Akademik Svishtov Slavia Sofia

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Akademik Svishtov Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Solid form: Akademik Svishtov remains unbeaten in 5 of 5 recent matches.

Attacking prowess: Akademik Svishtov scored in 77% of their last 26 outings.

Defensive concern: Slavia Sofia conceded in 73% of 26 recent games.

Slavia Sofia lost 2 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Akademik Svishtov VS Slavia Sofia
1.75 Goals Scored 1.13
0.38 Goals Conceded 0.88
63% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 38%
25% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Akademik Svishtov

(Home)
04 Oct
Benkovski
0 : 3
Akademik Svishtov
26 Sept
Akademik Svishtov
2 : 1
Pavlikeni
19 Sept
Spartak Pleven II
0 : 4
Akademik Svishtov
12 Sept
Akademik Svishtov
0 : 0
Lokomotiv Mezdra
05 Sept
Yantra Polski Trambesh
0 : 2
Akademik Svishtov
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Slavia Sofia

(Away)
03 Oct
Slavia Sofia
2 : 1
Botev Vratsa
18 Sept
Slavia Sofia
1 : 2
CSKA 1948 Sofia
13 Sept
Slavia Sofia
0 : 0
Spartak Varna
07 Sept
Dunav Ruse
0 : 1
Slavia Sofia
02 Sept
Slavia Sofia
1 : 2
Levski Sofia
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/32-finals
Chernomorets Balchik 2
Etar 3
TBD -
Spartak Varna -
Natsional Sofia 1
Gorna 3
TBD -
Septemvri Sofia -
Spartak Plovdiv 1
Botev Ihtiman 0
TBD -
Arda -
Balkan Botevgrad 0
Fratria 3
TBD -
Botev Vratsa -
Neftochimic Burgas 2
Svoge 1
TBD -
CSKA 1948 Sofia -
Botev Novi Pazar 1
Vihren 4
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Lok. Sofia -
Benkovski 0
Akademik Svishtov 3
TBD -
Slavia Sofia -
Oborishte Panagyurishte 1
Yantra Gabrovo 3
TBD -
Lok. Plovdiv -
Zagorets 0
Rilski Sportist 4
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Dunav Ruse -
Minyor Pernik 1
Beroe 2
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Ludogorets -
Volov Shumen 0
Chernomorets 1919 2
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Botev Plovdiv -
Krumovgrad 1
Spartak Pleven 2
TBD -
Levski Sofia -
Chavdar Troyan 0
Marek 4
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Cherno More -
Rodopa Smolyan 1
Nesebar 3
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CSKA Sofia -
Lokomotiv Mezdra 2
Pirin Blagoevgrad 3
Yambol 1915 0
Hebar 5
Belasitsa Petrich 1
Dobrudzha 2
Bdin Vidin 0
Montana 2
1/16-finals
Etar -
Spartak Varna -
Gorna -
Septemvri Sofia -
Spartak Plovdiv -
Arda -
Fratria -
Botev Vratsa -
Neftochimic Burgas -
CSKA 1948 Sofia -
Vihren -
Lok. Sofia -
Akademik Svishtov -
Slavia Sofia -
Yantra Gabrovo -
Lok. Plovdiv -
Rilski Sportist -
Dunav Ruse -
Beroe -
Ludogorets -
Chernomorets 1919 -
Botev Plovdiv -
Spartak Pleven -
Levski Sofia -
Marek -
Cherno More -
Nesebar -
CSKA Sofia -
Pirin Blagoevgrad -
Hebar -
Dobrudzha -
Montana -
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Quarter-finals
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Semi-finals
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Final
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