Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Ludogorets 0-3: result & recap, October 31, 2026

Recap

Ludogorets beat Lokomotiv Plovdiv 3-0 in Bulgaria's First League, with Erick Marcus dos Santos Oliveira do Carmo scoring the opening goal in the 21st minute.

How it went

Ludogorets controlled the pace of the match with 67% ball possession, eventually finding the net three times to secure the win. After the initial breakthrough by Erick Marcus dos Santos Oliveira do Carmo, the visitors maintained pressure throughout the contest, creating 14 total shots compared to 8 from their hosts.

The match grew more difficult for Lokomotiv Plovdiv when Andrei Chindriş was sent off in the 56th minute. Ludogorets capitalized on the numerical advantage, as petar stanic added a second goal soon after the red card, and substitute Bernard Tekpetey completed the scoring late in the match.

Match statistics

33%Possession67%
8Total shots14
2Shots on goal5

Turning points

Erick Marcus dos Santos Oliveira do Carmo scored the opening goal in the 21st minute.
Andrei Chindriş received a red card in the 56th minute, leaving Lokomotiv Plovdiv with ten players.
petar stanic scored in the 62nd minute to extend the lead for Ludogorets.
Substitute Bernard Tekpetey scored in the 87th minute to seal the result.

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Written before the match

Lokomotiv Plovdiv and Ludogorets meet at Stadion Lokomotiv with contrasting recent fortunes, as the visitors arrive holding a significantly stronger league position than their hosts.

Recent form

Lokomotiv Plovdiv enter this fixture following a run of three draws in their last four competitive outings. They have struggled to convert chances into goals, netting only five times across their six most recent matches in all competitions. Defensively, they have remained resilient, keeping three clean sheets during this period, but their inability to secure wins has hampered their progress. In contrast, Ludogorets have been prolific, scoring seventeen goals across their own six-match span. While they were beaten in their most recent league outing against CSKA Sofia, their form prior to that included a string of five consecutive victories. Ludogorets have demonstrated a more potent attacking threat, though their defensive record over the same period also features three clean sheets.

Previous meetings

The history between these two sides is closely contested, with each team recording one victory in their five most recent meetings. The remaining three encounters ended in draws, highlighting the difficulty in separating the sides when they face each other. Their most recent clash in July 2026 saw Ludogorets emerge with a narrow victory.

Key factors

Ludogorets have scored 21 goals in 11 league matches compared to 6 goals for Lokomotiv Plovdiv in 12 games.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv have only managed to win twice in the league so far this season.
Ludogorets have lost only once in their 11 league appearances to date.
The visitors maintain a higher shooting volume, averaging 14 shots per match compared to 9 for the hosts.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv hold a home record of two wins, two draws, and one loss across their five most recent matches at this venue.

What to expect

Ludogorets arrive with a far more impressive attacking record and a superior position in the league table, suggesting they may hold the edge in this encounter. While Lokomotiv Plovdiv have proven difficult to break down, their struggle to score goals makes a breakthrough against the visitors a significant challenge. The match seems to lean toward an away result, though the history of draws between these sides suggests the hosts could make it a difficult test.

What our records do not hold

No absences were reported for either squad ahead of this match.

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