Ludogorets Razgrad vs Slavia Sofia Prediction

Having suffered three successive defeats for the first time in 2020, Ludogorets hope to put an end to their recent woes on Friday. They host Slavia Sofia, whose 1-1 draw with Cherno More Varna on Sunday ended up feeling like a gut-wrenching defeat.

Which of these two sides, if at all, will manage to seize this opportunity on MD2 in Bulgaria's top division? It'll be interesting to see who they fare, after less than ideal starts to their respective league campaigns. Read my match preview, for the correct score predictions and best betting tips ahead of this fixture.

Ludogorets Razgrad vs Slavia Sofia Betting Tips

Stefan Velev's scrappy stoppage-time winner stole a point at the death for Cherno on Sunday. Judging by the reactions from Sofia players as the midfield substitute bundled home, they knew they should have held on.

Instead, players were scattered across the floor punching the turf in frustration and looking collectively exasperated.

This was a Cherno side that finished last campaign in the relegation round and Zlatomir Zagorcic's men should have put them to the sword. Andrea Hristov's brave headed finish after seven minutes ultimately proved futile, as they dropped two points in a winnable fixture.

By contrast, Ludogorets - European mainstays in recent seasons - again managed to finish top of Bulgaria's Parva Liga last term. Yet on their return to domestic action, they were humbled in a 3-1 away defeat by Botev Vratsa this past weekend.

Cauly Oliveira, a £1.4m January signing from Paderborn, netted a stoppage-time penalty as their consolation strike. If the Brazilian hadn't converted from the spot, that result would have marked the first time they went scoreless in a league game since December.

They'll be without Svetoslav Dyakov here, after he was sent off for two bookable offences in the first-half. Stephane Badji is likely to replace him at the base of their midfield.

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Ludogorets Razgrad vs Slavia Sofia Correct Score Predictions

In 19 H2H meetings between the pair, Sofia have won just once - a 3-1 win last month. That should count for something, right? I'd usually back Ludogorets but I feel safer predicting BTTS here.