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Lokomotiv Mezdra vs Pirin Blagoevgrad - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Bulgaria Bulgaria

Bulgarian Cup
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
2 - 3
12:00 PM
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Match Events

12' Event
Asenov V.
67' Event
Kaloyanov V.
71' Event
Ivanov I.

AI Match Summary

First leg ended 2-3. This leg finished 2-3.

Win Probability Meter

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

58%
Lokomotiv Mezdra
20%
Draws
22%
Pirin Blagoevgrad
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Lokomotiv Mezdra

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

58% / Medium Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Lokomotiv Mezdra lately — more wins on the board than Pirin Blagoevgrad.
  • 58% — that's where the model lands on Lokomotiv Mezdra taking it.
  • Lokomotiv Mezdra have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Pirin Blagoevgrad, who have won 1 of the last 5 encounters.
  • 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 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 69.4%
Lokomotiv Mezdra Clean Sheet 20%
Pirin Blagoevgrad Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Lokomotiv Mezdra Pirin Blagoevgrad
Matches Played 28 28
Wins 21 4
Draws 4 5
Losses 3 19
Goals Scored 2.64 0.71
Goals Conceded 0.96 2
Expected Goals (xG) 2.56 0.63
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Oct 4, 2026 Bulgarian Cup
Lokomotiv Mezdra vs Pirin Blagoevgrad
2:3
Mar 14, 2015 Vtora liga
Lokomotiv Mezdra vs Pirin Blagoevgrad
1:1
Aug 16, 2014 Vtora liga
Pirin Blagoevgrad vs Lokomotiv Mezdra
0:0
Apr 17, 2010 efbet League
Pirin Blagoevgrad vs Lokomotiv Mezdra
3:1
Oct 24, 2009 efbet League
Lokomotiv Mezdra vs Pirin Blagoevgrad
4:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Lokomotiv Mezdra Compare

Top Goalscorer Asenov V.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Kaloyanov V.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.97
Avg xA / game 1.28

Pirin Blagoevgrad Compare

Top Goalscorer Ivanov I.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Kostov S.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.57
Avg xA / game 0.35

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Lokomotiv Mezdra 85 / 100
Pirin Blagoevgrad 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
Lokomotiv Mezdra Pirin Blagoevgrad

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Lokomotiv Mezdra 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

Lokomotiv Mezdra scored in 93% of their last 28 games.

Pirin Blagoevgrad's defensive record shows goals conceded in 86% of 28 matches.

H2H data points to 3.00 goals as a typical output.

Solid form: Lokomotiv Mezdra remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Lokomotiv Mezdra VS Pirin Blagoevgrad
1.75 Goals Scored 0.38
0.88 Goals Conceded 3.38
63% Over 1.5 88%
63% Over 2.5 75%
50% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Lokomotiv Mezdra

(Home)
04 Oct
Lokomotiv Mezdra
2 : 3
Pirin Blagoevgrad
26 Sept
Partizan Cerven Brjag
2 : 2
Lokomotiv Mezdra
19 Sept
Lokomotiv Mezdra
3 : 0
Juventus Malchika
12 Sept
Akademik Svishtov
0 : 0
Lokomotiv Mezdra
05 Sept
Lokomotiv Mezdra
4 : 0
Kom Berkovitsa
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Pirin Blagoevgrad

(Away)
04 Oct
Lokomotiv Mezdra
2 : 3
Pirin Blagoevgrad
26 Sept
Rilski Sportist
1 : 0
Pirin Blagoevgrad
20 Sept
Pirin Blagoevgrad
1 : 2
Fratria
13 Sept
Marek
3 : 0
Pirin Blagoevgrad
07 Sept
Pirin Blagoevgrad
0 : 3
Ludogorets II
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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
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
TBD -
Dunav Ruse -
Minyor Pernik 1
Beroe 2
TBD -
Ludogorets -
Volov Shumen 0
Chernomorets 1919 2
TBD -
Botev Plovdiv -
Krumovgrad 1
Spartak Pleven 2
TBD -
Levski Sofia -
Chavdar Troyan 0
Marek 4
TBD -
Cherno More -
Rodopa Smolyan 1
Nesebar 3
TBD -
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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