BulgariaMatches analysed: 312023โ€“2026

Michael Pavlov: referee stats

Michael Pavlov (Bulgaria) has shown 4.90 cards per game in 31 analysed matches โ€” +3% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.

Average ยท +3%
Cards per game4.90league avg 4.70
Over 4.5 cards52%Over 3.5 cards: 71%
Matches with a penalty39%
Matches with a red card13%
Fouls per game25.1
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.7 / 3.2

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Referee radar

Strictness 63Fouls called 68Penalties 99Red cards 17Late cards 18Away cards 43

Percentile among 2790 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.

Cards per match (last 20 matches)

30
1
22
23
54
15
16
17
58+

Michael Pavlov by competition

CompetitionMatchesCards/gLeague avgvs leaguePenaltyRed card
First League Bulgaria215.434.85+8%33%19%
Second League Bulgaria103.804.38โˆ’7%50%0%

Last matches refereed by Michael Pavlov

DateMatchScoreCards (homeโ€“away)FoulsPen.
12.09.2026CSKA Sofia โ€“ Arda KardzhaliFirst League4:1 3 โ€”2
28.08.2026Slavia Sofia โ€“ Septemvri SofiaFirst League1:1 8 โ€”0
10.08.2026Botev Plovdiv โ€“ Spartak VarnaFirst League3:2 2 โ€”0
10.05.2026Botev Vratsa โ€“ Septemvri SofiaFirst League1:1 4 โ€”0
16.03.2026Arda Kardzhali โ€“ DobrudzhaFirst League2:0 4 250
13.02.2026Spartak Varna โ€“ Lokomotiv SofiaFirst League2:2 6 300
28.11.2025Lokomotiv Plovdiv โ€“ MontanaFirst League0:0 4 210
24.10.2025Montana โ€“ Arda KardzhaliFirst League1:1 8 300
18.08.2025Septemvri Sofia โ€“ DobrudzhaFirst League2:1 4 โ€”0
15.05.2025Levski Krumovgrad โ€“ Slavia SofiaFirst League0:1 8 โ€”1
19.04.2025Ludogorets โ€“ Spartak VarnaFirst League2:1 3 200
12.04.2025CSKA 1948 Sofia II โ€“ Pirin BlagoevgradSecond League2:1 0 โ€”1
16.03.2025Spartak Varna โ€“ Septemvri SofiaFirst League4:2 5 261
22.02.2025Montana โ€“ Dunav RuseSecond League2:2 4 โ€”1
13.12.2024Beroe โ€“ Lokomotiv PlovdivCup2:0 7 โ€”0

How the numbers are calculated

Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). โ€œvs leagueโ€ compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.

Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.

FAQ

How many cards does Michael Pavlov give per game?

On average 4.90 cards per game in 31 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.70).

Is Michael Pavlov a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Michael Pavlov officiates, the card count is +3% โ€“ profile: average. A red card appeared in 13% of these matches.

How often do matches with Michael Pavlov go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 52% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 71%. Both teams were booked in 90%.

Does Michael Pavlov give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 39% of matches refereed by Michael Pavlov.