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Natsional Sofia vs Gorna - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Bulgaria Bulgaria

Bulgarian Cup
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Match Events

23' Event
Stilyan P.
34' Event
Ivanov Z.
35' Event
Avramov I.

AI Match Summary

First leg ended 1-3. The second leg ended 1-3.

Win Probability Meter

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

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

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

45% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Gorna come out ahead of Natsional Sofia on wins alone.
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 39%.
  • Gorna arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Gorna, who have won 1 of the last 1 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 25%
Over 4.5 Goals 11%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 72.2%
Natsional Sofia Clean Sheet 16%
Gorna Clean Sheet 14%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Natsional Sofia Gorna
Matches Played 11 33
Wins 1 10
Draws 4 8
Losses 6 15
Goals Scored 1.18 1.27
Goals Conceded 1.91 1.48
Expected Goals (xG) 1.06 1.44
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Oct 4, 2026 Bulgarian Cup
Natsional Sofia vs Gorna
1:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Natsional Sofia Compare

Top Goalscorer Stilyan P.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.82
Avg xA / game 0.53

Gorna Compare

Top Goalscorer Ivanov Z.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Avramov I.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.31
Avg xA / game 0.8

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Natsional Sofia 31 / 100
Gorna 30 / 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
Natsional Sofia Gorna

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

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

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Games between these two average 4.00 goals.

Natsional Sofia scored in 73% of their last 11 games.

Gorna let in goals in 73% of their last 33 matches.

Recent resilience: Natsional Sofia stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Natsional Sofia VS Gorna
1.25 Goals Scored 0.88
2 Goals Conceded 0.88
88% Over 1.5 63%
63% Over 2.5 25%
50% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Natsional Sofia

(Home)
07 Oct
Natsional Sofia
1 : 2
Septemvri Sofia 2
04 Oct
Natsional Sofia
1 : 3
Gorna
26 Sept
Levski Sofia II
0 : 0
Natsional Sofia
19 Sept
Natsional Sofia
2 : 0
Slavia Sofia 2
12 Sept
Botev Ihtiman
3 : 2
Natsional Sofia
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Gorna

(Away)
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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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/32-finals
Chernomorets Balchik 2
Etar 3
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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
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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
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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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