Lokomotiv Sofia 1-2 Ludogorets: result and AI prediction

Lokomotiv Sofia – Ludogorets, First League, Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 07:15 PM (GMT). Venue: Stadion Lokomotiv

Lokomotiv Sofia is #13 in the table (3 pts) and Ludogorets #3 (17 pts). 10 places separate the two teams in the table. Lokomotiv Sofia has not won any of its last 5 matches. Ludogorets is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Ludogorets has kept 3 clean sheets in 7 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Lokomotiv Sofia 0, draws 1, Ludogorets 5.

AI predicted: 0-3 · Final score: 1-2✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a demanding home assignment for a Lokomotiv side still looking for its first league win under Lyuboslav Penev. Ludogorets bring stronger form, a settled squad and no European distraction, even if their recent league draws show that opponents can frustrate them when the game stays compact. The central battle around Ivaylo Chochev is pivotal: Lokomotiv must deny him time to turn and release runners. If the hosts cannot turn clearances into meaningful counterattacks, Ludogorets' pressure should steadily grow.

Head-to-head analysis

Ludogorets have dominated the recent head-to-head record, with Lokomotiv's isolated success overshadowed by repeated Ludogorets wins. The visitors have also found consistent joy in Sofia, making the fixture history a meaningful psychological and tactical backdrop.

Form (last 5)

Lokomotiv SofiaLeague position #13 · 3 ptsL L D
LudogoretsLeague position #3 · 17 ptsW D D

Lokomotiv Sofia vs Ludogorets stats

Lokomotiv SofiaLudogorets
Played67
Goals scored712
Goals conceded125
Clean sheets03

Last meetings

  • 2026-02-07Lokomotiv Sofia 1-3 Ludogorets
  • 2025-08-17Ludogorets 0-0 Lokomotiv Sofia
  • 2025-03-09Lokomotiv Sofia 1-2 Ludogorets
  • 2024-09-21Ludogorets 2-0 Lokomotiv Sofia
  • 2024-03-16Ludogorets 6-0 Lokomotiv Sofia
  • 2023-09-24Lokomotiv Sofia 1-3 Ludogorets

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