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Gorna vs Septemvri 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. This matchup has a clear pattern when you look at past meetings. Recent numbers: Gorna at 0.97 goals for, 1.52 against; Septemvri Sofia at 1.04 for, 1.29 against. Past meetings favor Septemvri Sofia slightly — 0-3-1 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on May 21, 2021, ending 3:0. xG projections (1.19 - 0.69) back Septemvri Sofia to edge this. Home (1) are the model's selection here, or BTTS: GG.

Win Probability Meter

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

45%
Gorna
35%
Draws
20%
Septemvri Sofia
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Gorna

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

45% / Medium Confidence
  • Attack-wise there's a gap: Septemvri Sofia at 1.04 per game, Gorna at 0.97.
  • 45% — that's where the model lands on Gorna taking it.
  • Both sides arrive with similar form. In a knockout tie, that makes this genuinely unpredictable.
  • Historical meetings favor Septemvri Sofia, who have won 2 of the last 4 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • These two have met 4 times recently and Septemvri Sofia have taken 3 of them.

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 6.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 3%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 70.6%
Gorna Clean Sheet 20%
Septemvri Sofia Clean Sheet 12%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Gorna Septemvri Sofia
Matches Played 29 28
Wins 9 9
Draws 6 8
Losses 14 11
Goals Scored 0.97 1.04
Goals Conceded 1.52 1.29
Expected Goals (xG) 1.19 0.69
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 21, 2021 Vtora liga
Septemvri Sofia vs Gorna
3:0
Dec 12, 2020 Vtora liga
Gorna vs Septemvri Sofia
0:2
May 23, 2020 Vtora liga
Septemvri Sofia vs Gorna
0:0
Nov 29, 2019 Vtora liga
Gorna vs Septemvri Sofia
0:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Gorna 85 / 100
Septemvri 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
Gorna Septemvri Sofia

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Gorna 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: Gorna remains unbeaten in 5 of 5 recent matches.

Gorna's goal record stands at 66% scoring rate across 29 recent games.

Defensive concern: Septemvri Sofia conceded in 71% of 28 recent games.

Historical meetings average 1.50 goals per match.

Scoring Trends

Gorna VS Septemvri Sofia
0.88 Goals Scored 0.75
0.63 Goals Conceded 1.5
50% Over 1.5 63%
25% Over 2.5 50%
0% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Gorna

(Home)
04 Oct
Natsional Sofia
1 : 3
Gorna
26 Sept
Gorna
0 : 0
Marek
20 Sept
Yantra Gabrovo
0 : 1
Gorna
15 Sept
Gorna
1 : 1
Nesebar
07 Sept
Svoge
0 : 0
Gorna
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Septemvri Sofia

(Away)
19 Sept
Septemvri Sofia
0 : 3
Botev Plovdiv
14 Sept
Ludogorets
2 : 1
Septemvri Sofia
04 Sept
Septemvri Sofia
2 : 3
Botev Vratsa
28 Aug
Slavia Sofia
1 : 1
Septemvri Sofia
23 Aug
Septemvri Sofia
1 : 0
CSKA 1948 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
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Arda -
Balkan Botevgrad 0
Fratria 3
TBD -
Botev Vratsa -
Neftochimic Burgas 2
Svoge 1
TBD -
CSKA 1948 Sofia -
Botev Novi Pazar 1
Vihren 4
TBD -
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
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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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