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Spartak Plovdiv vs Arda - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Bulgaria Bulgaria

Bulgarian Cup
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
VS
12:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

A one-off knockout match in the Bulgarian Cup. Expect goals in this one — both sides have been finding the net. Arda have shipped 1.13 goals a game lately, while Spartak Plovdiv have conceded 1.86 and scored 2.14. Past meetings favor Spartak Plovdiv slightly — 2-2-0 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Jun 1, 2013, ending 0:3. xG projections (1.94 - 1.38) back Spartak Plovdiv to edge this. Over 2.5 looks the sharpest market angle here.

Win Probability Meter

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

64%
Spartak Plovdiv
15%
Draws
21%
Arda
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Spartak Plovdiv

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

64% / High Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Spartak Plovdiv lately — more wins on the board than Arda.
  • Win probability leans Spartak Plovdiv's way, sitting at 80%.
  • Spartak Plovdiv have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Arda, who have won 1 of the last 4 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 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73%
Spartak Plovdiv Clean Sheet 17%
Arda Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Spartak Plovdiv Arda
Matches Played 28 30
Wins 17 14
Draws 2 5
Losses 9 11
Goals Scored 2.14 1.27
Goals Conceded 1.86 1.13
Expected Goals (xG) 1.94 1.38
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jun 1, 2013 Third League - South-East
Arda vs Spartak Plovdiv
0:3
Dec 1, 2012 Third League - South-East
Spartak Plovdiv vs Arda
2:1
Apr 21, 2012 Third League - South-East
Arda vs Spartak Plovdiv
4:1
Oct 16, 2011 Third League - South-East
Spartak Plovdiv vs Arda
1:2

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Spartak Plovdiv 75 / 100
Arda 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
Spartak Plovdiv Arda

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Spartak Plovdiv 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

Spartak Plovdiv's goal record stands at 89% scoring rate across 28 recent games.

Historical meetings average 3.50 goals per match.

Arda's defensive record shows goals conceded in 63% of 30 matches.

Solid form: Spartak Plovdiv remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Spartak Plovdiv VS Arda
2.5 Goals Scored 1.5
1.25 Goals Conceded 1.38
100% Over 1.5 88%
63% Over 2.5 38%
50% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Spartak Plovdiv

(Home)
04 Oct
Spartak Plovdiv
1 : 0
Botev Ihtiman
26 Sept
Spartak Plovdiv
2 : 0
Rodopa Smolyan
19 Sept
Spartak Plovdiv
1 : 4
Gigant Saedinenie
12 Sept
Maritsa Plovdiv
0 : 2
Spartak Plovdiv
05 Sept
Spartak Plovdiv
2 : 0
Rozova Dolina
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Arda

(Away)
02 Oct
Lok. Plovdiv
2 : 0
Arda
19 Sept
Arda
1 : 1
Cherno More
12 Sept
CSKA Sofia
4 : 1
Arda
04 Sept
Arda
2 : 3
Botev Plovdiv
31 Aug
Arda
2 : 0
Botev Vratsa
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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
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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
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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