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Bansko vs Balkan Botevgrad
Bulgaria
Third League - South-West 2025/2026 
AI Match Summary
The Third League - South-West 2025/2026 game between Bansko and Balkan Botevgrad finished 0-2, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Balkan Botevgrad.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
58%
15%
27%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Bansko
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
58%
/ Medium Confidence
- Balkan Botevgrad's 1.45 goals per match outpaces what Bansko have produced (1.41).
- Win probability leans Bansko's way, sitting at 90%.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- 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 38%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 70.6%
Bansko Clean Sheet 18%
Balkan Botevgrad Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Bansko | Balkan Botevgrad |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 29 |
| Wins | 12 | 12 |
| Draws | 9 | 8 |
| Losses | 8 | 9 |
| Goals Scored | 1.41 | 1.45 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.28 | 1.03 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.56 | 1.31 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
May 29, 2026 Third League - South-West
Bansko vs Balkan Botevgrad
0:2
Nov 15, 2025 Third League - South-West
Balkan Botevgrad vs Bansko
3:3
Apr 2, 2025 Third League - South-West
Balkan Botevgrad vs Bansko
2:0
Sep 7, 2024 Third League - South-West
Bansko vs Balkan Botevgrad
1:1
Feb 24, 2024 Third League - South-West
Bansko vs Balkan Botevgrad
1:0
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Bansko 85 / 100
Balkan Botevgrad 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
Bansko Balkan Botevgrad
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Bansko 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: Bansko remains unbeaten in 5 of 5 recent matches.
Bansko scored in 72% of their last 29 games.
Historical meetings average 2.60 goals per match.
Away concern: Balkan Botevgrad has suffered 3 losses in 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Bansko VS Balkan Botevgrad
1.75 Goals Scored 1.63
1 Goals Conceded 1.38
75% Over 1.5 75%
63% Over 2.5 50%
38% Over 3.5 38%
Recent Form & Match History
Bansko
(Home) 29 Aug
Bansko
4 : 1 Belasitsa Petrich
22 Aug
Minyor Pernik
1 : 2 Bansko
15 Aug
Bansko
3 : 1 Pirin Razlog
08 Aug
Natsional Sofia
2 : 2 Bansko
01 Aug
Bansko
3 : 0 Chavdar Etropole
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29 Aug
Bansko
4 : 1 Belasitsa Petrich
15 Aug
Bansko
3 : 1 Pirin Razlog
01 Aug
Bansko
3 : 0 Chavdar Etropole
29 May
Bansko
0 : 2 Balkan Botevgrad
14 May
Bansko
3 : 1 Germaneya
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Balkan Botevgrad
(Away) 29 Aug
Slavia Sofia 2
1 : 0 Balkan Botevgrad
22 Aug
Balkan Botevgrad
1 : 0 Botev Ihtiman
15 Aug
Kyustendil
0 : 1 Balkan Botevgrad
08 Aug
Balkan Botevgrad
1 : 2 Septemvri Simitli
01 Aug
Strumska Slava
2 : 0 Balkan Botevgrad
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29 Aug
Slavia Sofia 2
1 : 0 Balkan Botevgrad
15 Aug
Kyustendil
0 : 1 Balkan Botevgrad
01 Aug
Strumska Slava
2 : 0 Balkan Botevgrad
29 May
Bansko
0 : 2 Balkan Botevgrad
16 May
Botev Ihtiman
3 : 3 Balkan Botevgrad
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rilski Sportist | 34 | 25 | 5 | 4 | 58:23 | 80 |
| 2 | Strumska Slava | 34 | 20 | 5 | 9 | 71:45 | 65 |
| 3 | Slavia Sofia 2 | 34 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 68:44 | 57 |
| 4 | Botev Ihtiman | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 53:40 | 51 |
| 5 | Kyustendil | 34 | 15 | 5 | 14 | 49:52 | 50 |
| 6 | CSKA Sofia III | 34 | 15 | 5 | 14 | 49:43 | 50 |
| 7 | Oborishte Panagyurishte | 34 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 43:37 | 49 |
| 8 | Balkan Botevgrad | 34 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 50:45 | 49 |
| 9 | Septemvri Sofia 2 | 34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 50:43 | 48 |
| 10 | Septemvri Simitli | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 41:40 | 47 |
| 11 | Kostinbrod | 34 | 14 | 5 | 15 | 47:51 | 47 |
| 12 | Pirin Razlog | 34 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 43:48 | 45 |
| 13 | Bansko | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 39:45 | 44 |
| 14 | Slivnishki Geroy | 34 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 40:49 | 42 |
| 15 | Levski Sofia II | 34 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 30:44 | 40 |
| 16 | Gotse Delchev | 34 | 11 | 4 | 19 | 43:70 | 37 |
| 17 | Germaneya | 34 | 4 | 6 | 24 | 38:75 | 18 |
| 18 | Bistritsa | 34 | 11 | 5 | 18 | 44:62 | 38 |
Relegation - Third League - South-West 2025/2026 (Relegation)
