Botev Plovdiv vs Dunav Ruse PREVIEW & PREDICTION 03/07/2020

Botev Plovdiv and Dunav 2010 meet at Stadion Hristo Botev, in a match for the 3rd round of the A PFG. The record of direct confrontations for the last 3 years is favorable to the home team, which in the last 8 games has won 5, tied 2 and lost 1. The last direct confrontation between these two teams, on 06‑11‑2019, ended with Botev Plovdiv’s victory by (1‑2). Pay attention to the home factor, since the Botev Plovdiv tends to achieve different results at home and abroad.

Botev Plovdiv :

Currently in 2nd place, the home team has so far won 33 points. On Matchday 1 they managed to win at home to Botev Vratsa by (3‑2). On the following day, the final scoreboard registered a defeat by (1‑0) in the visit to Arda. This is a stronger team with the support of their fans, since in the last 30 games they have recorded 6 wins, 1 draw and 8 losses as a visitor; against 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses in his stadium. For the championship, Botev Plovdiv conquered 15 points out of 30 possible, after 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses in the last 10 matches they played in their stadium. In their home league matches the most frequent final result at half-time was 0‑0 (7 in 14 games). Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their home matches there is a tendency for few goals, since 10 of the last 14 matches for this competition have ended with Under 2,5 goals. In 28 games in this competition, he only got 2 comebacks in the 14 games in which he suffered the first goal. In the last 14 home matches for this competition there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 7 of their 16 goals between minutes (46′ ‑ 60 ‘).

Botev will contest the next phase of the Bulgarian championship, which means they will be looking for a place in the Europa League. It is really going to be complicated, but it depends entirely on itself. Therefore, he focuses on improving his football, because the demand will be higher. At home, he wants to impose himself from the beginning so as not to risk having a stumble. If you can play with quality, attitude and objectivity, the probability of adding the three points will be greater.

Dunav:

The visiting team is currently in 4th position, with 22 points won. In its debut, it won out against Arda by (0‑2). On Matchday 2, they lost at home to Botev Vratsa by (1‑3). This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, it presents similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 games it has recorded 3 wins, 3 draws and 9 losses as a visitor, with 15 goals scored and 33 suffered; against 4 victories, 4 draws and 7 defeats in his stadium, with 12 goals scored and 19 suffered. For the championship, Dunav 2010 conquered 11 points in 30 possible, after 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats in the last 10 games he played as a visitor. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 28 games in this competition, he only got 1 comeback in the 14 games in which he suffered the first goal.

Unlike its rival, Dunav is fighting not to fall from the division. As you are already guaranteed in the relegation tie, you will have to redouble your attention if you want to remain in the elite. Your football must be more qualified and mistakes cannot happen. Therefore, you have to take advantage of each match to look for an evolution and this is also true in this day. The game will not be easy, but with determination and efficiency it can surprise the local team.


PREDICTION: Over 2,5 goals @ 1,54

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