Arda Kardzhali 2-3 Botev Plovdiv: result and AI prediction

Arda Kardzhali – Botev Plovdiv, First League, Friday, September 4, 2026 at 07:15 PM (GMT). Venue: Arena Arda

Arda Kardzhali is #5 in the table (16 pts) and Botev Plovdiv #9 (7 pts). Arda Kardzhali is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Botev Plovdiv has not won any of its last 5 matches. Arda Kardzhali has kept 4 clean sheets in 7 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Arda Kardzhali 2, draws 2, Botev Plovdiv 2. Their last meeting, on June 26, 2026, ended Botev Plovdiv 2-1 Arda Kardzhali.

Arda Kardzhali

Final score2 - 3

Botev Plovdiv

AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 2-3Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Arda bring the stronger form line and a notably more secure defensive record into this meeting. Botev have struggled to translate their home output to away matches, so their ability to survive Arda’s early territorial pressure is central. The hosts’ control of second balls and Botev’s transition threat shape the contest. With no reported absences, the late team sheets are the main remaining selection variable.

Head-to-head analysis

Arda have the better overall return across the supplied recent series, but this fixture has rarely been straightforward. The latest competitive meetings include narrow wins for both sides and a goalless draw, underlining the importance of the first goal.

Form (last 5)

Arda KardzhaliLeague position #5 · 16 ptsW W W

Botev PlovdivLeague position #9 · 7 ptsL L L

Arda Kardzhali vs Botev Plovdiv stats

	Arda Kardzhali	Botev Plovdiv
Played	7	7
Goals scored	11	8
Goals conceded	4	12
Clean sheets	4	1

Last meetings

2026-06-26Botev Plovdiv 2-1 Arda Kardzhali
2026-05-12Botev Plovdiv 1-2 Arda Kardzhali
2026-04-26Arda Kardzhali 0-2 Botev Plovdiv
2025-12-02Arda Kardzhali 0-0 Botev Plovdiv
2025-08-04Botev Plovdiv 0-5 Arda Kardzhali
2025-03-09Botev Plovdiv 1-1 Arda Kardzhali