National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Chernomorets Balchik or Septemvri Sofia that keep their silverware dream alive.
Chernomorets Balchik and Septemvri Sofia should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.
Chernomorets Balchik form and stats
Last season their Bulgarian Cup adventure ended in the 16th finals.4 victories, 0 draws and 0 defeats. That’s what Chernomorets Balchik have to build on here at Gradski stadion in the 3. League Northeast. The Chernomorets Balchik fans aren't used to losing league-games here at Gradski stadion and will expect new points from this game. Chernomorets has played ten games in a row here without a defeat. The team is doing great wherever they are playing as Chernomorets Balchik has won four games in a row. The Kubrat match was the last time out without a victory.
A goal frenzy last time out for Chernomorets, with a total of 7 goals in the match against Shumen 2007. Fun stuff to watch!
The manager G. Ivanov will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Inter Dobrich in only three days.
Chernomorets Balchik are showing their attacking force in their league home games this season, scoring more than 2,5 goals per game on average (11 goals in 4 games). As for guarding their own goal, Chernomorets have only let in 2 goals at home.
Septemvri Sofia form and stats
Last season their Bulgarian Cup adventure ended in the 8th finals.As the visiting team in B PFG matches, Septemvri Sofia have produced an overall stat of 2-1-1 so far. Impressively, the visitors are on a five-match winning run which they hope continue versus Chernomorets Balchik. Septemvri Sofia has recorded two wins in a row in their away matches and hold legitimate hopes of a third one.
Impressive finishing secured the home win 1-0 against Lovech in their previous game. Ahead of that match was the victory versus Septemvri Simitli at their stadium, the result 3-1.
The schedule is very tough for Septemvri now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A B PFG game at Sozopol is waiting in only three days.
With an average of more than two away goals per league game away, Septemvri are regular goalscorers on their travels. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Septemvri have conceded 7 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head totals (for the last two meetings): Chernomorets won zero games, zero matches ended with a draw and Septemvri Sofia has two wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: one / oneTop Goalscorers
  D. Kostadinov 6 goals | M. Ilievski 5 goals |
Chernomorets Balchik missing players
Septemvri Sofia missing players
| Chernomorets Balchik | Septemvri Sofia | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 11 | 9 | Won | W | 9 | 17 | ||
| 6 | 2 | Drew | D | 2 | 4 | ||
| 8 | 1 | Lost | L | 2 | 4 | ||
| 34 | 24 | Scored | S | 24 | 49 | ||
| 29 | 7 | Conceded | C | 10 | 24 | ||
| 88% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 96% | ||
| 72% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 69% | 76% | ||
| 40% | 42% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 38% | 56% | ||
| 24% | 25% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 31% | 36% | ||
| 12% | 8% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 15% | 12% | ||
| 32% | 17% | BTTS | BTTS | 38% | 44% | ||
| 48% | 75% | Clean Sheets | C S | 54% | 48% | ||
| 32% | 17% | Failed to Score | F T | 15% | 12% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1.7 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.5 | 2 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 2 | ||
| 54 | 34 | Total Shots | T S | 122 | 272 | ||
| 19 | 11 | Shots on Target | S O | 59 | 122 | ||
| 63% | 73% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 39% | 37% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Svetkavitsa Targovishte | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 6 | 15 | 21 |
| 2 | Spartak Varna | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 20 |
| 3 | Chernomorets Balchik | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 17 |
| 4 | Ludogorets III | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 16 |
| 5 | Chernolomets | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 16 |
| 6 | Shumen 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 16 |
| 7 | Ustrem Donchevo | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 16 |
| 8 | Septemvri Tervel | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 16 |
| 9 | Dunav 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 14 |
| 10 | Botev Novi Pazar | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | -4 | 12 |
| 11 | Kubrat | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 13 | -8 | 8 |
| 12 | Dorostol | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | -11 | 7 |
| 13 | Sportist General Toshevo | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 26 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 17 | -15 | 7 |
| 14 | Topolite | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 13 | -15 | 7 |
| 15 | Inter Dobrich | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 39 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 20 | -31 | 1 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Kariana Erden | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 23 |
| 2 | Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 14 | 22 |
| 3 | OFK Pirin | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 19 |
| 4 | Ludogorets II | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 19 |
| 5 | Septemvri Sofia | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 19 |
| 6 | Hebar 1918 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 17 |
| 7 | Septemvri Simitli | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 15 |
| 8 | Lovech | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 14 |
| 9 | Strumska slava | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 | -3 | 12 |
| 10 | FK Minyor Pernik | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 14 | -4 | 11 |
| 11 | Dobrudzha 1919 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -4 | 10 |
| 12 | Sportist Svoge | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 12 | -9 | 8 |
| 13 | Sozopol | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11 | -6 | 7 |
| 14 | Yantra 1919 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 13 | -11 | 7 |
| 15 | Vitosha Bistritsa | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -7 | 6 |
| 16 | Lokomotiv G. Oryahovitsa | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | -9 | 6 |
| 17 | Neftohimik | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 12 | -12 | 5 |