Second League
The Second League is Bulgaria's second-tier football competition, below the top-flight First League. It features a 20-team format with promotion and relegation battles each season. The league is known for developing mid-level clubs and promising talents from across the country.
⚡ Balanced play with emphasis on organization, tactical discipline and counter-attacks; often physically demanding.
📌 Notable Facts
- Serves as the primary promotion path to the First League for Bulgarian clubs.
- Historically acts as a launching pad for young players who move to the top division.
- Contains teams from across Bulgaria, including the capital Sofia and key regional hubs.
① Arda's quality edge should shine at home.
② Spartak Varna may struggle to break through the solid defense.
③ Expect a comfortable win with chances on the counter.
① Montana's home field advantage helps keep a clean sheet.
② Botev Plovdiv may find it hard to create chances.
③ A tight, low-scoring affair seems likely.
① Slavia Sofia's home strength and sharper form tilt the scales in their favour.
② CSKA 1948 can threaten on the break but may struggle to keep the backline quiet.
③ Expect an open game with a few goals and a late edge for the hosts.
① Botev Vratsa exploit home advantage to control the game.
② Beroe will attempt to withstand pressure and hit on counter.
③ A solid home performance could yield a clean sheet and 2-0 win.
① Cherno More are the stronger side with more recent top-flight experience.
② Dobrudzha Dobrich will try to withstand pressure, but the visitors' quality should tell.
③ Expect a 0-2 away win with Cherno More taking the win.
① CSKA Sofia bring greater squad depth and higher league status.
② Septemvri Sofia will defend stoutly but may struggle to keep pace.
③ CSKA should control the game and secure a 0-2 victory.
① Levski Sofia's quality and pace should overwhelm Lokomotiv Sofia 1929.
② Lokomotiv may struggle to contain the hosts and concede multiple chances.
③ Expect a high-scoring home win with goals at both ends.
① Home momentum continues.
② The hosts are on an impressive winning run.
③ Confidence is high in the home dressing room.
① Spartak Varna should control midfield and exploit home advantage.
② Montana will look to defend but could be overwhelmed.
③ Clean sheet for Varna is plausible in a tighter contest.
① Beroe's stronger squad and home comfort give them the edge.
② Slavia Sofia may respond with a goal of their own.
③ The match could feature an open end-to-end flow with goals from both sides.
① Botev Plovdiv typically dominate at home in this division.
② Septemvri Sofia will push to score but may concede late.
③ Expect several goals with both teams finding the net.
① High-scoring derby predicted.
② Historical meetings suggest plenty of goals.
③ Both teams will push for attacking football.
① Home momentum continues.
② The hosts are on an impressive winning run.
③ Confidence is high in the home dressing room.
