Botev Plovdiv v PFC Montana preview, prediction, head-to-head, team news, possible line-ups, and betting tips

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4 Minutes Read
September 11, 2025

A classic Bulgarian Cup encounter is on the fixture list as Parva Liga side Botev Plovdiv hosts the ambitious Second League challengers, PFC Montana 1921. The match at the Hristo Botev Stadium in Plovdiv presents a fantastic opportunity for the visitors to test themselves against top-flight opposition. Botev Plovdiv, a giant of Bulgarian football, will be the heavy favourites, but with their focus likely on their league campaign, they may be vulnerable to a “cupset” against a Montana side that arrives in excellent form.

This detailed match preview will analyze the gulf in class, the crucial factor of squad rotation, and the head-to-head history between these two clubs. Our aim is to provide expert insight and the sharpest betting tips for this intriguing cup tie.

Botev Plovdiv v PFC Montana 1921 Match Preview

Team Recent Form

The recent form guide must be viewed in the context of the teams’ respective divisions. Botev Plovdiv has been solid in the top flight, while PFC Montana has been in scintillating form in the second tier.

Botev Plovdiv: W-D-L-W-D (in Parva Liga)

PFC Montana 1921: W-W-D-W-L (in Second League)

Key Stats

Here are three hot and quick interesting stats for punters to watch out for in this cup match:

The Gulf in Class: Botev Plovdiv competes in the top-flight Parva Liga, while PFC Montana plays in the second tier, representing a significant step up in quality for the visiting side.
Botev’s H2H Dominance: Botev Plovdiv has won four of their last five meetings against PFC Montana, showcasing their historical superiority in this fixture.
Montana’s Confidence: Despite being the lower-league side, PFC Montana are in excellent form, having won four of their last five matches and will not be intimidated.

Correct Score Prediction

I predict a hard-fought 2-1 home victory for Botev Plovdiv. This has all the ingredients of a classic, competitive cup tie. PFC Montana’s excellent form and high confidence will see them make a real game of this, and they are more than capable of getting on the scoresheet against what will likely be a rotated Botev Plovdiv lineup. However, the underlying quality, depth, and home advantage of the top-flight side should ultimately prove to be the deciding factor, allowing them to secure a narrow victory and advance to the next round.

Botev Plovdiv v PFC Montana 1921 H2H

The head-to-head record shows a clear historical advantage for the top-flight side, Botev Plovdiv.

Botev Plovdiv has won four of the last five H2H meetings.
This fixture has a history of producing goals, with over 2.5 goals being scored in three of their last five encounters.
Both teams have scored in three of the last five matches between the two clubs.
PFC Montana’s last victory against Botev Plovdiv was a rare upset over three years ago.

Pre-game Odds

Botev Plovdiv Win: 1.50
Draw: 4.00
PFC Montana 1921 Win: 6.00

Team News: Botev Plovdiv

The biggest team news for the hosts is the expected heavy rotation of their squad. With their primary focus on their demanding Parva Liga campaign, the manager will almost certainly use this cup tie as an opportunity to rest his key stars and give valuable minutes to squad players and promising youngsters.

Team News: PFC Montana 1921

The visitors see this as a massive opportunity for a giant-killing and a chance to make a name for themselves on the national stage. The manager has a fully fit squad to choose from and will undoubtedly field his absolute strongest and most in-form lineup in the hopes of pulling off a monumental cup upset.