Second League Matchday 24 Preview 2026

Second League Matchday 24 Preview 2026

The second tier of Bulgarian football is set to witness some exciting action as Matchday 24 approaches. With the title still up for grabs and several teams battling for crucial points, this round promises to be filled with drama and suspense.

Standings Update

At the top of the table, Dunav Ruse continue their impressive run with an unbeaten record, amassing 57 points from 21 matches. Their closest competitors, Fratria, trail by 11 points but remain a formidable threat. The battle for European qualification is also heating up, with Yantra 2019 and Vihren both holding strong positions in the top four. Meanwhile, at the bottom of the table, Etar Veliko Tarnovo and Hebar 1918 are locked in a fierce struggle to avoid relegation.

Key Matches

This round features several crucial encounters that could significantly impact the league standings:

Sevlievo vs Yantra 2019

Matchday 24, Saturday, March 14, 13:30

• Home Team Form: Sevlievo have struggled at home, losing 7 out of their last 10 matches. They have also failed to score in 9 of their 21 matches this season.
• Away Team Form: Yantra 2019 have been solid defensively, keeping 12 clean sheets in 22 matches overall and 7 clean sheets in 12 home games.
• Prediction: We expect a tightly contested match with Yantra 2019 likely to emerge victorious. Our prediction is for a draw (X), with under 2.5 goals and no both teams to score.

Hebar 1918 vs Spartak Pleven

Matchday 24, Saturday, March 14, 13:30

• Home Team Form: Hebar 1918 have been inconsistent at home, losing 5 of their last 10 matches. However, they have shown offensive prowess, with both teams scoring in 8 of their last 10 matches.
• Away Team Form: Spartak Pleven have had difficulties away from home, winning just 0 of their 11 away matches this season. They have also struggled at home, losing 7 of their last 10 matches.
• Prediction: We anticipate a high-scoring affair with Hebar 1918 likely to secure the three points. Our prediction is for a home win, with over 2.5 goals and both teams to score.

Belasitsa vs Dunav Ruse

Matchday 24, Saturday, March 14, 13:30

• Home Team Form: Belasitsa have endured a tough spell, conceding in each of their last 10 matches and failing to win any of their last 5 league matches.
• Away Team Form: Dunav Ruse have been almost untouchable, keeping 15 clean sheets in 20 matches. They are particularly resilient, conceding only 4 goals after the 75th minute in their recent matches.
• Prediction: Despite Belasitsa's recent struggles, we see this as a tight contest with Dunav Ruse likely to come out on top. Our prediction is for an away win, with over 2.5 goals and no both teams to score.

Remaining Matches Overview

Here’s a brief look at the rest of the matches scheduled for Matchday 24:

Sportist Svoge vs FK Minyor Pernik

Matchday 24, Saturday, March 14, 13:30

• Home Team Form: Sportist Svoge have conceded in every match of their last 9 games and failed to score in 10 of their 21 matches this season.
• Away Team Form: FK Minyor Pernik have not won in their last 4 league matches and have also struggled to find the back of the net, failing to score in 10 of their 22 matches.
• Prediction: This looks like a defensive affair with Sportist Svoge likely to edge out a narrow victory. Our prediction is for a home win, with under 2.5 goals and no both teams to score.

Etar Veliko Tarnovo vs Lokomotiv G. Oryahovitsa

Matchday 24, Saturday, March 14, 13:30

• Home Team Form: Etar Veliko Tarnovo have struggled for goals, failing to score in 9 of their 21 matches this season. They have also received 3 red cards in the same period.
• Away Team Form: Lokomotiv G. Oryahovitsa have gone 5 matches without a win and have lost 6 of their 12 home matches this season.
• Prediction: This looks like another low-scoring encounter with Etar Veliko Tarnovo likely to pick up all three points. Our prediction is for a home win, with under 2.5 goals and no both teams to score.

Pirin Blagoevgrad vs Vihren

Matchday 24, Sunday, March 15, 10:00

• Home Team Form: Pirin Blagoevgrad have scored in each of their last 7 matches and conceded in each of their last 8 matches.
• Away Team Form: Vihren have received 5 red cards in 22 matches this season and have kept 6 clean sheets in 11 home games.
• Prediction: This match promises to be closely fought with Pirin Blagoevgrad likely to take the points. Our prediction is for a home win, with over 2.5 goals and both teams to score.

Chernomorets 1919 Burgas vs CSKA Sofia II

Matchday 24, Sunday, March 15, 13:30

• Home Team Form: Chernomorets 1919 Burgas are quick starters, scoring 68% of their goals in the first half and 27% in the first 15 minutes of matches.
• Away Team Form: CSKA Sofia II have received 6 red cards in 21 matches this season and have kept 6 clean sheets in 11 home games.
• Prediction: We see this as a balanced encounter with Chernomorets 1919 Burgas likely to edge out a narrow victory. Our prediction is for a home win, with under 2.5 goals and both teams to score.

Ludogorets II vs Fratria

Matchday 24, Sunday, March 15, 13:30

• Home Team Form: Ludogorets II have conceded in each of their last 11 matches and failed to score in 9 of their 22 matches this season.
• Away Team Form: Fratria have been consistent, winning 14 of their 21 matches this season and losing only 4 times overall.
• Prediction: We expect Fratria to maintain their winning ways with a victory. Our prediction is for an away win, with over 2.5 goals and both teams to score.

Best Bets for Matchday 24

Based on our analysis, here are the best bets for Matchday 24:

• Sevlievo vs Yantra 2019: Draw (X)
• Hebar 1918 vs Spartak Pleven: Home win (1)
• Belasitsa vs Dunav Ruse: Away win (2)
• Sportist Svoge vs FK Minyor Pernik: Home win (1)
• Etar Veliko Tarnovo vs Lokomotiv G. Oryahovitsa: Home win (1)
• Pirin Blagoevgrad vs Vihren: Home win (1)
• Chernomorets 1919 Burgas vs CSKA Sofia II: Home win (1)
• Ludogorets II vs Fratria: Away win (2)