There should be a significant difference in quality between these teams based on table positions so far, with Arda leading Etar by 21 points.
- Arda have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (6) in Parva Liga
- Etar have the fewest scored goals (17) in Parva Liga
It's no vacation for neither Arda nor Etar as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Arda can neither be promoted or relegated from Parva Liga. Etar are still fighting for the big positions at the top of the table.
Arda form and stats
The home supporters can't complain about results here at Arena Arda as Arda have scored 20 goals to get 25 points from 12 games. The overall stats in the Parva Liga are 7-4-1 (wins-draws-losses).
Arda's previous game was a Parva Liga match also played at home, ending 1-0 versus Beroe (placed 5th). The home side are looking to build on that result. A strong away win before that one, visiting Slavia Sofia and winning 1-0.
The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Arda have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found six games) they have won five times, drawn one and lost zero.
The Arda fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 20 goals in 12 league matches. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 2 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. On the other hand, Arda have conceded 12 goals.
Etar form and stats
There's been little loot from Etar's travels as they have only collected 9 points from 12 away games in the Parva Liga. Etar, who have the fewest scored goals (17) in Parva Liga, only have 2 wins to counter their 7 defeats and 3 draws.
Etar's last game was the home draw against Botev Vratsa (0-0). Before that one, a nice away victory 2-1 at Beroe.
Etar are the outsiders in this one, but not by much. Their performance in similar games (being the away team and moderate outsiders) is zero wins, one draw and two defeats. From a total of three matches.
A quick return to home after this game, as Etar are hosting Slavia Sofia in the Parva Liga only four days away.
The visitors have scored 8 goals from 12 away games in the league, an average of less than one per game. For Etar, more than two goals on average per game end up in their own net. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 3 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 away matches.
Head 2 Head
The last H2H meeting was Etar - Arda 0-0, played this season. Head-to-head totals (for the last four meetings): Arda won two games, two matches ended with a draw and Etar has zero wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: one / threeTop Goalscorers
  P. Borukov 9 goals |   I. Kokonov 8 goals | S. Delev 6 goals |
Arda missing players
Etar missing players
| Arda | Etar | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 24 | 12 | 4 | Played | P | 3 | 12 | 24 |
| 11 | 7 | 4 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 9 | 4 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 7 | 11 |
| 33 | 20 | 11 | Scored | S | 1 | 8 | 17 |
| 23 | 12 | 5 | Conceded | C | 8 | 26 | 41 |
| 88% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 92% | 75% |
| 71% | 83% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 67% | 58% |
| 33% | 42% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 50% | 46% |
| 21% | 25% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 25% | 33% |
| 17% | 17% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 25% | 17% |
| 46% | 58% | 75% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 50% | 42% |
| 42% | 33% | 25% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 17% | 33% |
| 25% | 8% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 67% | 42% | 50% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 2.8 | 3 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| 10.6 | 13.5 | 15 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 5 | 7.4 | 8 |
| 4 | 4.8 | 6.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| 35% | 35% | 42% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 14% | 20% | 22% |
- Arda have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Arda have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Etar have scored away.
- Arda have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (6) in Parva Liga
- Arda have the most points from losing position (10) in Parva Liga
- Arda haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Etar have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- Etar have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Etar have the fewest dropped points from leading position (2) in Parva Liga
- Etar have the fewest scored goals (17) in Parva Liga
- Etar have the the worst goal difference (-24) in Parva Liga
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Ludogorets | 23 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 50 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 26 | 14 | 32 | 55 |
| 2 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 24 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 40 | 18 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 8 | 22 | 49 |
| 3 | CSKA Sofia | 23 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 30 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 44 |
| 4 | Arda | 24 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 33 | 23 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 42 |
| 5 | Beroe | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 37 | 26 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 36 |
| 6 | CSKA 1948 Sofia | 24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 33 | 26 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 7 | 35 |
| 7 | Cherno More | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 25 | 25 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 31 |
| 8 | Levski Sofia | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 25 | 21 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 28 |
| 9 | Tsarsko selo | 23 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 22 | 26 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 14 | -4 | 25 |
| 10 | Botev Plovdiv | 24 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 25 | 43 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 29 | -18 | 24 |
| 11 | Slavia Sofia | 24 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 37 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 23 | -19 | 22 |
| 12 | Etar | 24 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 41 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 26 | -24 | 21 |
| 13 | Botev Vratsa | 24 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 24 | 38 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 21 | -14 | 19 |
| 14 | Montana | 24 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 39 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 21 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 18 | -19 | 19 |