Dunav Ruse 2-0 Spartak Varna: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Dunav come into a major home match with renewed belief after back-to-back victories under Georgi Chilikov, but their league record at Gradski Stadium remains a serious burden. Spartak have been difficult to break down at times and receive important midfield reinforcement, although a cup match means their selection has to be managed carefully. The hosts will lean on crowd energy and a fast start, while Spartak’s clearest route is disciplined defending followed by direct transitions. Denis Minchev’s absence removes one attacking option for Dunav, whereas Spartak are without Edson Silva and Ahmed Ahmedov.

Head-to-head analysis

Spartak won the last two competitive meetings between the sides, including the most recent league encounter in Ruse. Their June friendly ended without a goal, while much of the broader series belongs to older squads and lower-division contexts.

Injuries and absences

Dunav lose forward depth through Denis Minchev’s surgery, while Bilal Salah remains a longer-term absence. Spartak are without defensive midfielder Edson Silva and forward Ahmed Ahmedov, but the returns of Tsvetoslav Marinov and Boubacar Hane soften the immediate selection strain.

Form (last 5)

Dunav Ruse vs Spartak Varna stats

Last meetings

• 2026-06-27Spartak Varna 0-0 Dunav Ruse
• 2026-01-24Dunav Ruse 1-3 Spartak Varna
• 2024-03-30Spartak Varna 3-1 Dunav Ruse
• 2024-01-20Spartak Varna --- Dunav Ruse
• 2023-09-17Dunav Ruse 0-1 Spartak Varna
• 2021-07-17Spartak Varna 0-4 Dunav Ruse

Other First League matches

• CSKA 1948 – Botev Plovdiv
• Lokomotiv Sofia – Botev Vratsa
• Lokomotiv Plovdiv – Slavia Sofia
• CSKA Sofia – Ludogorets
• Cherno More Varna – Septemvri Sofia
• Arda Kardzhali – Levski Sofia