An important duel in the bottom section of the Parva Liga, with both Botev Vratsa and Montana experiencing more worry than joy. This match is a classic "six-pointer" with the home team placed 12th and the visitors in 14th place.
- Botev Vratsa have the fewest points from losing position (0) in Parva Liga
- Montana have the most dropped points from leading position (13) in Parva Liga
It's no vacation for neither Botev Vratsa nor Montana 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.
Vratsa have had a bad season and will be relegated from Parva Liga. For Montana it's their last days at this level as relegation is a fact.
Botev Vratsa form and stats
Botev Vratsa's results here at Stadion Hristo Botev in the Parva Liga have been very modest with 3 victories, 2 draws and 8 defeats.
Vratsa faced defeat in their previous match, away at Slavia Sofia (0-2). Ahead of that match, Botev Vratsa won a home game hosting Etar (2-0).
There will be little rest for Vratsa after this match as they are travelling to Etar for a Parva Liga game in only four days.
Vratsa are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 15 goals in 13 games. On the other hand, Vratsa have conceded 18 goals.
Montana form and stats
There's been little loot from Montana's travels as they have only collected 5 points from 13 away games in the Parva Liga. Montana, who have the fewest points (5) away in Parva Liga, only have 0 wins to counter their 8 defeats and 5 draws. The loyal fans travelling with their beloved Montana have enjoyed the stadium food more than the matches as the visitors have gone 14 consecutive matches without winning on the road. The last time three points were secured away was the Pomorie game.
Montana won their last game, 1-0 versus Etar played at home. Before that, Montana travelled to Slavia Sofia and returned home with a draw after the game finished 1-1.
World class coaching! That was the thoughts of manager A. Atanasov when Rosen Krastev scored the winning goal after coming on as a substitute in the 63rd minute.
A new game in only four days for Montana, the Parva Liga home match versus Slavia Sofia. Busy days.
Montana are seemingly not capable of scoring regularly on their travels in the league. They have only managed 4 goals from 13 away games. As for defending, Montana rarely keep clean sheets as they have conceded 24 goals from these away matches.
Head 2 Head
The last H2H meeting was Montana - Botev Vratsa 0-1, played this season. Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Botev Vratsa won five games, three matches ended with a draw and Montana has two wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: three / sevenTop Goalscorers
  D. Genov 7 goals |  T. Tasev 5 goals |  V. Domovchiyski 4 goals |
Botev Vratsa missing players
Montana missing players
| Botev Vratsa | Montana | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 28 | 14 | 4 | Played | P | 4 | 14 | 28 |
| 7 | 4 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 17 | 8 | 2 | Lost | L | 1 | 8 | 14 |
| 28 | 17 | 9 | Scored | S | 3 | 5 | 23 |
| 41 | 18 | 5 | Conceded | C | 4 | 25 | 47 |
| 86% | 86% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 75% | 79% | 89% |
| 71% | 71% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 71% | 68% |
| 54% | 57% | 75% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 25% | 36% | 43% |
| 18% | 21% | 25% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 14% | 25% |
| 11% | 7% | 25% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 7% | 11% |
| 46% | 50% | 75% | BTTS | BTTS | 75% | 29% | 43% |
| 29% | 29% | 25% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 21% | 21% |
| 39% | 36% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 71% | 46% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 1.9 | 2.3 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 7.9 | 9.3 | 11 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8.8 | 7.7 | 8.3 |
| 3.1 | 3.6 | 5.2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.5 | 2.3 | 2.9 |
| 32% | 34% | 43% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 21% | 16% | 28% |
- Botev Vratsa have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Botev Vratsa have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Montana have scored away.
- Botev Vratsa have the fewest points (11) at home in Parva Liga
- Botev Vratsa have the fewest points from losing position (0) in Parva Liga
- Montana have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- Montana have the fewest points (5) away in Parva Liga
- Montana have the fewest scored goals (4) away in Parva Liga
- Montana have the most dropped points from leading position (13) in Parva Liga
- Montana have the the worst goal difference (-20) away in Parva Liga
- Montana have yet to win a game away.
| 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 | 26 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 59 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 4 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 31 | 14 | 41 | 64 |
| 2 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 26 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 41 | 19 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 25 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 9 | 22 | 52 |
| 3 | CSKA Sofia | 26 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 39 | 20 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 6 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 50 |
| 4 | Arda | 26 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 36 | 29 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 23 | 14 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 45 |
| 5 | CSKA 1948 Sofia | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 34 | 30 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 10 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 20 | 4 | 38 |
| 6 | Beroe | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 38 | 28 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 37 |
| 7 | Cherno More | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 27 | 25 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 2 | 37 |
| 8 | Tsarsko selo | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 29 | 27 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 2 | 34 |
| 9 | Levski Sofia | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 25 | 27 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 12 | -2 | 28 |
| 10 | Botev Plovdiv | 26 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 25 | 46 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 30 | -21 | 24 |
| 11 | Slavia Sofia | 26 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 19 | 40 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 24 | -21 | 23 |
| 12 | Botev Vratsa | 26 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 26 | 39 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 21 | -13 | 22 |
| 13 | Etar | 26 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 20 | 45 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 29 | -25 | 22 |
| 14 | Montana | 26 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 21 | 46 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 22 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 24 | -25 | 20 |