- Botev Vratsa are on a three-match winning streak after beating PFC Montana 1921 1-0, Dobrudzha Dobrich 2-1 and Beroe Stara Zagora 3-0.
- Cherno More Varna have lost their last two against PFC Botev Plovdiv (0-5) and Arda Kardzhali (2-3) and are without a win in two.
- Botev Vratsa have averaged 1.5 goals per game across the last 5 H2H games, while Cherno More have also averaged 1.5 goals as visitors.
Chess match in Vratza
In this PFK Botev Vratsa vs PFC Cherno More Varna preview, Botev Vratsa and PFC Cherno More Varna look evenly matched and the draw might be the smart bet in this one, which looks likely to be tight and cagey.
Cherno More are currently priced much shorter than Botev Vratsa at 2.85 versus 2.86, which is a surprise given that the hosts are in much better form, and PFK Botev Vratsa vs PFC Cherno More Varna prediction points to a competitive contest.
Cherno More are wobbling a little after back-to-back defeats and Todor Simov has his Botev side playing patient, possession-based soccer at the moment - a marked contrast to Ilian Iliev's more frantic style at Cherno More.
Botev's recent results have given them a good vibe in their game and they are unbeaten in five across all competitions (W3, D2) and undefeated in five at home (W4, D1).
Simov's men have scored 2.00 and conceded 0.80 goals per home game across all competitions, while Cherno More have conceded more frequently on the road (1.40) and shipped seven in total.
Mitchy Ntelo has been in good form for Botev Vratsa, having scored four of their nine goals during their five-game unbeaten run, and the Zimbawean looks a decent anytime goal scorer pick on Sunday.
Asen Donchev is also on a purple patch for Cherno More, scoring three of the club's six goals during the same period, and there should be enough for both men to strike at Hristo Botev Stadium.
The smart call here is Under 2.5 goals because this looks like a chess match between Botev's patient probing and Cherno More's higher tempo pressing game, which is why PFK Botev Vratsa vs PFC Cherno More Varna betting tips lean toward caution.
Botev Vratsa's home numbers make them good value for the win, but we're going to play the draw at 2.64 as it is the shortest price available and there has been a recent head-to-head 0-0 draw.
PFK Botev Vratsa vs PFC Cherno More Varna prediction also fits the overall H2H record, with Cherno More 3-1 up across the overall H2H record with one draw, but the last encounter finished 0-0 in the Parva Liga four months ago.
