Predictions for the Parva Liga game Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs. Ludogorez Rasgrad
Lokomotiv Plovdiv - Ludogorez Rasgrad betting tip & best odds | 31.10.2026
Lokomotiv Plovdiv host Ludogorez Rasgrad in Parva Liga on Saturday, 31 October 2026, with kick-off at 13:00 at Lokomotiv Stadium. The match is part of Matchday 14 and pits a side in 12th place against the visitors, who sit third. Our main prediction is an away win, with a second tip backing both teams not to score.
Our betting tips for Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs Ludogorez Rasgrad
The league positions and season records make Ludogorez the clear favourite, although their most recent result offers Lokomotiv some encouragement. These are our two betting tips today:
- Tip 2 — Ludogorez Rasgrad to win, odds 1.43. The visitors have collected 26 points from 11 matches, compared with Lokomotiv’s nine from 12, and have won eight times in the league. Their away record is also strong: three wins, one draw and one defeat from five matches. Lokomotiv have been more difficult to beat at home than their overall position suggests, but the difference in results and goal production makes the away win our primary sports betting tip.
- Both teams to score — No, odds 1.54. Lokomotiv have scored only six goals in 12 league games, while their latest match ended 0-0 against Slavia Sofia. Ludogorez have conceded nine in 11 league fixtures and kept the most recent league meeting with Lokomotiv to a 1-0 win. The visitors’ latest outing was a 2-0 defeat, so this is not a risk-free selection, but the figures point towards at least one side failing to score.
For football bets today, the away win is the stronger choice on the available form and table evidence. The no-goal-on-both-sides market offers a complementary angle, especially given Lokomotiv’s low scoring total and the narrow scoreline in the previous league encounter.
Best odds and bookmaker comparison
The listed prices underline the market’s expectations: Ludogorez to win is available at 1.43 with Paripesa, while the draw is priced at 4.30 with Mozzart and a Lokomotiv victory at 8.10 with 1win. For both teams to score, Yes is offered at 2.38 by Bet365 and No at 1.54 with 1win. Odds can change, so compare the latest prices before placing a wager. Our experience comparing bookmakers shows that checking several operators can help bettors find a more favourable price for the same selection. You can also explore our best betting sites page for more options.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv performance check
Lokomotiv enter Matchday 14 in 12th place with nine points from 12 league matches. Their record stands at two wins, three draws and seven defeats, and the goal difference of 6:14 highlights the challenge they have faced at both ends of the pitch. They have scored only once every two matches on average, while conceding more than a goal per game.
The home numbers are more balanced: two wins, two draws and two losses. That record suggests Lokomotiv can compete at their own ground, even if they have not consistently turned home performances into victories. Their latest match, a 0-0 draw with Slavia Sofia, was another clean sheet but also extended the evidence of their limited attacking output. Coach Dušan Kosič will need his side to be disciplined and make the most of any chances, because an open contest would likely suit the higher-scoring visitors.
Ludogorez Rasgrad’s current form
Ludogorez are third with 26 points from 11 league games, having won eight, drawn two and lost one. They have scored 21 goals and conceded nine, a substantially stronger return than Lokomotiv’s. Their away record is also convincing, with three wins, one draw and one defeat in five road fixtures. Those results make Igor Jovićević’s team the logical favourite, even though their latest performance was a setback.
The visitors lost 0-2 away to CSKA Sofia in their most recent match, a result that interrupted a run of four wins in their last five games across all competitions. They have no draws in that five-match sequence, recording four victories and one defeat. The loss is a reminder that their position does not guarantee an easy afternoon, but their broader league record remains impressive. If Ludogorez can return to their usual efficiency in front of goal, they should have the quality to put Lokomotiv under sustained pressure.
The last direct duels
The most recent meeting in all competitions ended 1-0 to Ludogorez at home, and the last Parva Liga encounter had the same scoreline and outcome. Across the last five meetings in all competitions, Lokomotiv have won once, two matches have been drawn and Ludogorez have won twice. That is a fairly competitive head-to-head record rather than overwhelming dominance, but the latest league result gives the visitors a psychological edge.
The narrow score in the previous meeting also fits the case for a low-scoring match. Lokomotiv’s current goal tally is modest, and the recent direct fixture was decided by a single goal. Still, past results are only one part of the assessment; the teams’ current league form and scoring records provide the stronger basis for this prediction.
Match prediction and final verdict
Ludogorez Rasgrad have the advantage in points, wins, goals scored and overall consistency. Lokomotiv’s home record offers some reason for caution, and the visitors are coming off a defeat, but the gap between their league campaigns remains substantial. The hosts may keep the game close if they defend compactly, yet they have scored only six league goals so far, making it difficult to see them consistently troubling a side that has conceded nine in 11 matches.
Our main prediction is a Ludogorez away win, with the 1-0 result from the previous league meeting offering one plausible scoreline. The secondary selection is Both teams to score: No, supported by Lokomotiv’s low scoring output and the prospect of a controlled away performance. As always, these are predictions rather than guarantees, and bettors should consider the odds and their own risk limits. If you are looking beyond this fixture, our betting tips for tomorrow page offers more match previews and selections.
Performance
Lokomotiv Plovdiv performance of the last 5 home matches
Ludogorez Rasgrad performance of the last 5 away matches
Current Standing
| POS | TEAM | PTS | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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CSKA Sofia
|
30 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 9 | 20 |
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2
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Levski Sofia
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29 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 5 | 19 |
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3
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CSKA 1948 Sofia
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28 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 31 | 14 | 17 |
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4
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Ludogorez Rasgrad
|
26 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 9 | 12 |
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5
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Botev Plovdiv
|
22 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 20 | 2 |
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6
|
Arda Kardzhali
|
18 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 18 | -2 |
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7
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Spartak Varna
|
13 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 23 | -11 |
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8
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Slavia Sofia
|
12 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
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9
|
FC Dunav Ruse
|
11 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 21 | -6 |
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10
|
Botev Vratsa
|
10 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 21 | -11 |
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11
|
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
|
9 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 14 | -8 |
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12
|
Cherno More Varna
|
9 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 22 | -9 |
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13
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Lokomotiv Sofia
|
9 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 25 | -10 |
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14
|
Septemvri Sofia
|
8 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 23 | -13 |
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