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First League Matchday 9 predictions
7 fixtures from September 11 to September 14. 1X2 probabilities, correct score and implied odds, recalculated as odds and line-ups move.
Kick-off times in UTC
Match of the round
Saturday, September 12 · 18:15
Every fixture this round
Friday, September 11
1X2Saturday, September 12
1X2Sunday, September 13
1X2Monday, September 14
1X2First League Matchday 9 runs from September 11 to September 14 with 7 fixtures. For each one the Betora model blends recent form, Elo rating, expected goals, absences and market odds into a 1X2 probability and a most likely correct score.
The safest pick of the round is Ludogorets - Septemvri Sofia: Ludogorets to win at 83%. The tightest match is Slavia Sofia - Spartak Varna, where no outcome clears 46%, so treat it with care in an accumulator.
Match by match
- Cherno More Varna 2–2 Lokomotiv Sofia, September 11: the model's pick was Cherno More Varna to win (47%) and it missed.
- CSKA 1948 2–1 Dunav Ruse, September 12: the model's pick was CSKA 1948 to win (72%) and it came in.
- CSKA Sofia 4–1 Arda Kardzhali, September 12: the model's pick was CSKA Sofia to win (52%) and it came in.
- Slavia Sofia 0–0 Spartak Varna, September 13: the model's pick was Slavia Sofia to win (46%) and it missed.
- Botev Vratsa 0–0 Levski Sofia, September 13: the model's pick was Levski Sofia to win (70%) and it missed.
- Botev Plovdiv 2–0 Lokomotiv Plovdiv, September 13: the model's pick was Botev Plovdiv to win (54%) and it came in.
- Ludogorets 2–1 Septemvri Sofia, September 14: the model's pick was Ludogorets to win (83%) and it came in.
Matchday 9 FAQ
When is First League Matchday 9 played?
From September 11 to September 14. Kick-off times on this page are shown in UTC.
What is the safest pick of Matchday 9?
Ludogorets - Septemvri Sofia: Ludogorets to win at 83% probability according to the Betora model. No prediction is guaranteed: use the probabilities to compare odds.
How are these predictions calculated?
Every match is rated by a model that combines Elo rating, expected goals (xG), form over the last 5 games, injuries and suspensions, and bookmaker odds. The output is a probability for each outcome and the most likely correct score.
Do the predictions change before kick-off?
Yes. Probabilities are recalculated until kick-off whenever odds move or the official line-ups are announced.













