Cherno More Varna vs Botev Vratsa 1-0: result & recap, November 2, 2026

Recap

Cherno More Varna beat Botev Vratsa 1-0 in Bulgaria's First League, with a decisive goal scored by celso sidney in the 70th minute.

How it went

The match remained goalless throughout the first half as both sides struggled to find a breakthrough. Despite Botev Vratsa controlling 57% of the ball and recording 7 shots on goal compared to the hosts' 2, they were unable to convert their pressure into an advantage before the interval.

The deadlock was finally broken in the 70th minute when celso sidney found the back of the net to give Cherno More Varna the lead. Botev Vratsa attempted to respond with late substitutions, but the home side maintained their defensive discipline to ensure the 1-0 result held firm until the final whistle.

Match statistics

43%Possession57%
5Total shots11
2Shots on goal7

Turning points

celso sidney scored the decisive goal for Cherno More Varna in the 70th minute.

AI preview

Written before the match

Cherno More Varna and Botev Vratsa meet at Ticha Stadium with both sides separated by just a single point in the league table. While the hosts enter off a recent win, the visitors have struggled to find a victory in their last five league outings.

Recent form

Cherno More Varna experienced a mixed run in their recent six outings across all competitions, managing two wins, two draws, and two losses. Their most recent result was a positive one as they secured a victory against Septemvri Sofia at home. In contrast, Botev Vratsa have found wins harder to come by, recording only one victory in their last six matches. They have drawn three and lost two, with their most recent league performance resulting in a draw against Lokomotiv Sofia. Both sides have shown inconsistency in their scoring and defensive displays throughout these recent fixtures.

Previous meetings

The history between these two sides is closely contested. Cherno More Varna have claimed two victories, while Botev Vratsa have won once, with two further meetings ending in a draw. Their most recent encounter in July 2026 finished all square.

Key factors

Cherno More Varna have been stronger at home recently, winning three of their last five matches at the Ticha Stadium.
Botev Vratsa have recorded three draws in their last five league matches but have not tasted victory since September.
Cherno More Varna have seen a distinct split in their scoring, netting four times in the first half but only once after the break in the matches we hold data for.
Botev Vratsa have shown defensive vulnerability away from home, failing to keep a clean sheet in their last five road trips.

What to expect

Cherno More Varna look to build on their recent victory at home, where they have generally performed better than on their travels. Botev Vratsa have proven difficult to beat at times with their recent run of draws, yet their inability to secure wins suggests they may find this trip testing. Given the thin margin between the sides in the league standings, it could be a tight contest, though the hosts hold a slight edge based on their home record.

What our records do not hold

No absences were reported for either side ahead of this fixture.

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