Botev Plovdiv vs Maribor prediction and betting tips - July 11, 2024
One of the Europa League qualification matches will take place in Plovdiv, where the local Botev will host Maribor at the "Hristo Botev" arena. Here is the prediction for this match from the team of experts at Dailysports.
Botev Plovdiv
The "Canaries" clinched the Bulgarian Cup last season, triumphing in a dramatic 3-2 victory over the local football giant Ludogorets. This victory granted Botev a return to European competitions after a year. It's worth noting that Botev's last participation in European competitions was disappointing, as they were eliminated in the first round by Cypriot APOEL, with a 0-2 defeat and a goalless draw.
Botev approaches the start of their European campaign on the back of several friendly matches. Recently, the "Canaries" defeated Levski Krumovgrad 2-0. Prior to that, they secured victories against Beroe (1-0) and Cherno More (5-2), but suffered a loss to Botev II (2-3).
Maribor
The multiple-time Slovenian champions have seen a decline in their recent performances, with their last league title coming in 2022. Unlike previous seasons, where Maribor could win the championship consecutively for five seasons, their current form is far from dominant. Last season, Maribor finished second, trailing Celje by 12 points.
In the previous European season, the "Purples" participated in the Conference League, reaching the third qualifying round. Maribor narrowly defeated Maltese Birkirkara (2-1 and 1-1) in the first round and then won in extra time against Differdange (1-1 and 3-3). However, they failed to challenge Istanbul's Fenerbahçe, losing 1-3 and 0-3.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head
- The teams have never faced each other in European competitions.
- Both teams scored in three of Maribor's last five matches.
- In two of Botev's last three matches, the "Total Over 2.5" bet was successful.
Botev Plovdiv vs Maribor Prediction
Bookmakers give a slight edge to the home team, with Botev's victory odds at 2.48. We believe that betting on "Both teams to score" with odds of 1.85 is advisable in this match.
