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Neftochimic Burgas vs Rodopa Smolyan Prediction & H2H Stats

Bulgaria Bulgaria

Third League - South-East 2025/2026 efbet Arena, Burgas
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AI Match Summary

Neftochimic Burgas in this Third League - South-East 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 3-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Neftochimic Burgas.

Win Probability Meter

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

56%
Neftochimic Burgas
20%
Draws
24%
Rodopa Smolyan
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Neftochimic Burgas

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

56% / Medium Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Neftochimic Burgas lately — more wins on the board than Rodopa Smolyan.
  • Neftochimic Burgas are the model's pick here, at 90%.
  • Regular Third League - South-East 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • Neftochimic Burgas have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two.

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) 69.4%
Neftochimic Burgas Clean Sheet 19%
Rodopa Smolyan Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Neftochimic Burgas Rodopa Smolyan
Matches Played 28 28
Wins 16 10
Draws 7 4
Losses 5 14
Goals Scored 1.68 1.46
Goals Conceded 1.07 1.79
Expected Goals (xG) 1.81 1.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 13, 2026 Third League - South-East
Neftochimic Burgas vs Rodopa Smolyan
3:1
Nov 8, 2025 Third League - South-East
Rodopa Smolyan vs Neftochimic Burgas
2:0
May 15, 2011 Third League - South-East
Rodopa Smolyan vs Neftochimic Burgas
0:4
Oct 31, 2010 Third League - South-East
Neftochimic Burgas vs Rodopa Smolyan
4:0
Mar 22, 2009 B PFG East
Neftochimic Burgas vs Rodopa Smolyan
4:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Neftochimic Burgas 85 / 100
Rodopa Smolyan 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
Neftochimic Burgas Rodopa Smolyan

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Neftochimic Burgas 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

Attacking prowess: Neftochimic Burgas scored in 82% of their last 28 outings.

These sides typically produce 3.60 goals when they meet.

Rodopa Smolyan has conceded goals in 79% of their last 28 outings.

Neftochimic Burgas went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Neftochimic Burgas VS Rodopa Smolyan
1.88 Goals Scored 1.25
1.25 Goals Conceded 1.75
88% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 38%
38% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Neftochimic Burgas

(Home)
04 Oct
Neftochimic Burgas
2 : 1
Svoge
26 Sept
Yambol 1915
0 : 2
Neftochimic Burgas
23 Sept
Neftochimic Burgas
3 : 0
Lok. Plovdiv II
19 Sept
Neftochimic Burgas
2 : 0
Zagorets
12 Sept
Sozopol
4 : 2
Neftochimic Burgas
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Rodopa Smolyan

(Away)
04 Oct
Rodopa Smolyan
1 : 3
Nesebar
26 Sept
Spartak Plovdiv
2 : 0
Rodopa Smolyan
19 Sept
Rodopa Smolyan
5 : 3
Maritsa Plovdiv
12 Sept
Rozova Dolina
1 : 1
Rodopa Smolyan
05 Sept
Rodopa Smolyan
0 : 0
OFC Haskovo
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Nesebar 36 29 4 3 116:22 91
2 Maritsa Plovdiv 36 23 6 7 90:40 75
3 Neftochimic Burgas 36 19 9 8 53:39 66
4 Yambol 1915 36 20 6 10 72:41 66
5 Levski Karlovo 36 20 5 11 64:53 65
6 Maritsa Milevo 36 17 9 10 64:32 60
7 Spartak Plovdiv 36 15 9 12 64:58 54
8 Sozopol 36 16 6 14 50:38 54
9 OFC Haskovo 36 15 7 14 52:48 52
10 Zagorets 36 13 10 13 52:60 49
11 Rozova Dolina 36 14 6 16 45:52 48
12 Gigant Saedinenie 36 14 5 17 56:59 47
13 Rodopa Smolyan 36 14 4 18 51:70 46
14 Atletik Kuklen 36 13 3 20 43:78 42
15 Sekirovo Rakovski 36 9 8 19 30:53 35
16 Dimitrovgrad 36 10 5 21 42:82 35
17 Lok. Plovdiv II 36 9 6 21 44:53 33
18 Rakovski 2011 36 8 3 25 46:94 27
19 Asenovets 36 6 5 25 30:92 23
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