Neftochimic Burgas vs Maritsa Plovdiv prediction

Neftochimic Burgas have won seven, drawn two and lost three of their 12 Third League - Southeast games so far, scoring 21 and letting in 13. That has them 4th on 23 points.

Their last six in all competitions read three wins, two draws and one defeat, at 1.2 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game. Last time out they were held to a goalless draw by Rodopa Smolyan; before that came a 1-0 win away at Spartak Plovdiv and a 2-0 win at home to Sayana Haskovo.

Neftochimic Burgas are unbeaten in three. Three clean sheets in that spell, but they also drew a blank twice. At home they've won one of four recently (3 scored, 5 conceded).

So far in the Third League - Southeast, Maritsa Plovdiv have won three, drawn two and lost seven of 12, with 13 goals scored and 18 conceded, good for 13th place and 11 points.

Over the last six matches it has been three wins, one draw and two defeats, averaging 2.0 goals for and 1.3 against. Last time out they beat Sekirovo Rakovski 3-0 away; before that came a 2-1 win at home to Botev Plovdiv II and a 3-0 win at home to Atletik Kuklen.

Maritsa Plovdiv are unbeaten in four. Three clean sheets in that spell. On the road they've won one of three recently (6 scored, 5 conceded).

There isn't much between Neftochimic Burgas's home form and Maritsa Plovdiv's away form. 12 points separate the two sides in the table. Maritsa Plovdiv also have the better goal difference over recent weeks.

We make Neftochimic Burgas clear favourites at 51%, with Maritsa Plovdiv on 26% and the draw at 23%.

On goals, it expects around 3.2 in the game: 2.0 for Neftochimic Burgas and 1.2 for Maritsa Plovdiv. Over 2.5 goals is 59% and both teams scoring 56%.