Ludogorets vs Lok. Plovdiv Prediction & Tips
Ludogorets and Lok Plovdiv meet at Ludogorets Arena, in a match for round 2 of the A PFG. The history of head-to-head matches played at this stadium favors the home team, which in the last 6 matches won 3, drew 1 and lost 2. In fact, in the last meeting at this stadium, for A PFG on 12-09-2020, Ludogorets won by (3-1). The goals were scored by D. Yankov (62′ ), E. Manu (81′ ) and A. Santana (79′ ) for Ludogorets and by B. Karageren (52′ ) for Lok Plovdiv. In this match, home advantage could play a decisive role, as Lok Plovdiv have been showing differences in performance in their home and away matches.
The home team comes into this 2nd round after a win in their league opener, against Septemvri Sofia, by (0-3). This is a team that doesn’t suffer much from home conditions, that is, they have similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 games they have 9 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses as visitors, with 27 goals scored and 16 conceded; against 13 wins and 2 losses at home, with 45 goals scored and 14 conceded. The team comes into this match after an away win against Sutjeska by (0-1). In the last 10 home games in all competitions, Ludogorets won 9 and lost 1. The defense has been in good shape and only conceded goals in 3 of the last 10 games, and their attack has been scoring regularly, as they managed to score in 9 of the last 10 games.
Ludogorets is looking for its second win in the competition and needs a match with a lot of technical quality and determination, besides keeping a propositive attitude, investing in an organized, intense and dedicated midfield to keep the possession of the ball and dictate the rhythm of the game. Up front, the Razgrad club requires a fast transition between the defensive system and the attack to overcome the Lokomotiv Plovdiv defense and score the goal. It is also crucial to ensure an alert defense and ensure strong marking for the team not to concede goals.
The visiting team comes into this 2nd round after a win in their league opener, against OFK Pirin, by (2-1). This is a home team, stronger when playing with the support of their fans, as in the last 30 games they record 4 wins, 2 draws and 9 losses as visitors, with a total of 17 goals scored and 30 conceded; against 7 wins, 6 draws and 2 losses in their home stadium, with a total of 21 goals scored and 13 conceded. In their last 10 away games Lok Plovdiv have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 7. Defensive solidity has not been their strong point, as they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 games, but their attack has been scoring regularly, as they have scored in 8 of the last 10 games. In 15 games, it has conceded the first goal 9 times and only managed 1 comeback.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv is facing a duel that promises to be complicated and needs a lot of focus, delivery and good soccer to surprise Ludogorets, a qualified competitor. The club has a strong group and, even playing as a visitor, must try to dominate the confrontation with ball possession and tactical organization, keeping a constant and fast attack to overcome the opponent’s defense and score the goal. In defense, it requires a close marking and extra attention from all players to stop the opponent’s escapes and ensure that the team does not concede goals.
Ludogorets – Lok. Plovdiv FREE TIPS
OVER 2.5 GOALS @ 2.25
