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Botev Vratsa vs Spartak Varna 0-1: result, October 10, 2026

Hristo Botev Stadium · Bulgaria

Botev Vratsa
0:1
Spartak VarnaWinner

AI preview

Written before the match

Botev Vratsa and Spartak Varna face off with contrasting momentum, as the hosts look to build on a steadier recent record while the visitors arrive in search of their first victory in their last six matches.

Recent form

Botev Vratsa have experienced a mixed run, securing two wins and two draws in their last six outings. Their recent form includes a narrow victory against Botev Plovdiv and a high-scoring draw at Dunav Ruse, though they were defeated in a recent friendly. In contrast, Spartak Varna have struggled significantly, failing to win any of their six most recent matches. They have recorded three draws and three losses, finding the net only twice while conceding ten times. Their last competitive outing resulted in a narrow defeat at home to Lokomotiv Sofia, highlighting the difficulty they have faced in converting performances into points throughout this period.

Previous meetings

In their recent history, Botev Vratsa have held the edge by winning two of the five encounters, while Spartak Varna have secured one victory. Two of these meetings concluded as draws, including a competitive match in late 2024. Most recently, Botev Vratsa recorded back-to-back victories over their opponents during the 2025 and 2026 campaigns.

Key factors
  • Spartak Varna have struggled to contain opponents, conceding heavily in the second half of their recent matches.
  • Botev Vratsa have been defensively resilient at home, keeping three clean sheets in their last five matches at the Hristo Botev Stadium.
  • Spartak Varna have gone twenty days without a competitive fixture, while Botev Vratsa played their last match only one week ago.
What to expect

Botev Vratsa enter this match in a relatively stronger position, supported by a more consistent record and a solid defensive showing at home. Spartak Varna have found goals hard to come by and their long gap without a competitive fixture adds uncertainty to their rhythm. While the visitors will be eager to break their winless streak, the current form leans toward the home side managing the game effectively to secure a result.

What our records do not hold

No absences were reported for either squad.

Data considered:
  • recent form
  • home and away form
  • head-to-head
  • rest days
  • league table
  • odds
  • absences
  • provider statistics
  • match flow
  • set-up

This text is written by AI from the data listed above. It is analysis for entertainment only, it can be wrong, and it is not betting advice. How we make previews

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Team statistics

  • 0Free kicks0
  • 2Yellow cards2
  • 10Shots on goal4
  • 42%Possession58%
  • 12Shots off goal7
  • 0Red cards0
  • 0Free kicks0
  • 2Yellow cards2
  • 10Shots on goal4
  • 42%Possession58%
  • 12Shots off goal7
  • 0Red cards0
  • 8Corners7
  • 0Blocked shots0
  • 22Total shots11

Line-ups

Botev Vratsa 4-2-3-1

  1. 94M. OrlinovG
  2. 3S. SanyangD
  3. 4I. GoranovF
  4. 36M. StoevD
  5. 25A. BuchkovD
  6. 7R. TsonevM
  7. 12I. YurukovM
  8. 24M. SmolenskiM
  9. 10J. GallegosM
  10. 97V. NaydenovF
  11. 79M. PetkovF

Spartak Varna 4-2-3-1

  1. 23P. IlievG
  2. 76David ValverdeD
  3. 44A. GranchovD
  4. 5D. KrastevD
  5. 29Z. TindanoD
  6. 19S. MajorM
  7. 6José Ricardo Gomes SousaM
  8. 11Boubacar HanneF
  9. 10J. LopesF
  10. 77A. IvanovF
  11. 90C. OkohF

Botev Vratsa 4-2-3-1

  1. 94M. OrlinovG
  2. 3S. SanyangD
  3. 4I. GoranovF
  4. 36M. StoevD
  5. 25A. BuchkovD
  6. 7R. TsonevM
  7. 12I. YurukovM
  8. 24M. SmolenskiM
  9. 10J. GallegosM
  10. 97V. NaydenovF
  11. 79M. PetkovF

Bench

  1. 17S. MechevF
  2. 6A. KichukovM
  3. 90F. GigovF
  4. 9D. GenovD
  5. 21M. DimitrovD
  6. 88L. BoyanovD
  7. 11M. AchkovD
  8. 8A. StoyanovM
  9. 98L. VasilevG

Coach

Todor Simov

Spartak Varna 4-2-3-1

  1. 23P. IlievG
  2. 76David ValverdeD
  3. 44A. GranchovD
  4. 5D. KrastevD
  5. 29Z. TindanoD
  6. 19S. MajorM
  7. 6José Ricardo Gomes SousaM
  8. 11Boubacar HanneF
  9. 10J. LopesF
  10. 77A. IvanovF
  11. 90C. OkohF

Bench

  1. 1Pedro VictorG
  2. 7BuaM
  3. 9T. ChunchukovF
  4. 4B. IvanovD
  5. 20D. LozevD
  6. 72Vasco OliveiraD
  7. 14Daniel PavlovM
  8. 16Edson SilvaM
  9. 45J. TshitokuD

Coach

V. Petrov

Timeline

0'15'30'45'60'75'90'105'120'
  1. 57'GoalBoubacar Hanne (assist: Joao Lopes)Spartak Varna
0'15'30'45'60'75'90'105'120'
  1. 43'Yellow cardDavid ValverdeSpartak Varna
  2. 46'SubstitutionOn: boris ivanovOff: anton ivanovSpartak Varna
  3. 57'GoalBoubacar Hanne (assist: Joao Lopes)Spartak Varna
  4. 60'SubstitutionOn: Filip gigovOff: Martin SmolenskiBotev Vratsa
  5. 61'Yellow cardAngel GranchovSpartak Varna
  6. 62'SubstitutionOn: Edson Martinho SilvaOff: Joao LopesSpartak Varna
  7. 66'Yellow cardMartin Detelinov PetkovBotev Vratsa
  8. 74'SubstitutionOn: Tsvetelin ChunchukovOff: Okoh chideraSpartak Varna
  9. 74'SubstitutionOn: Deyan LozevOff: David ValverdeSpartak Varna
  10. 74'SubstitutionOn: Daniel GenovOff: Vladislav NaydenovBotev Vratsa
  11. 74'SubstitutionOn: samuil mechevOff: Jose GallegosBotev Vratsa
  12. 84'SubstitutionOn: Vasco OliveiraOff: ricardo sousaSpartak Varna
  13. 86'SubstitutionOn: BoyanovOff: BuchkovBotev Vratsa
  14. 90'Yellow cardIvan GoranovBotev Vratsa

Absences

No absences reported

Standings

PositionRecordPointsGoal diff
13Botev Vratsa2-4-810-13
7Spartak Varna4-4-616-10
First League table

Recent matches

  • Botev Vratsa
    1-2-2LWDDLL1
  • Spartak Varna
    0-3-2LDDDLL1

Head-to-head

5 matches

2 Botev VratsaDraws 21 Spartak Varna

5 matches

2 Botev VratsaDraws 21 Spartak Varna
  1. 2026-05-02Botev Vratsa
  2. 2025-12-04Botev Vratsa
  3. 2025-08-01Draw
  4. 2025-04-01Spartak Varna
  5. 2024-09-13Draw

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