- Form: Beroe Stara Zagora are unbeaten in five matches (W3, D2) and have won one and drawn one of their last two at home.
- Away form: Septemvri Sofia have failed to win any of their last three away matches (D2, L1).
- Head-to-head: Beroe have won four of the last five head-to-head meetings between these two sides and Septemvri have failed to achieve a single win in that sequence.
Tactically astute Beroe to hold the edge
Odds and favouritism
Beroe Stara Zagora are the favorites here at 2.45, with Septemvri Sofia on the other side of the ledger at 3.08, and the hosts are well placed to hold the visitors at bay on Monday.
Styles and tactical setup
Spanish tactician Josu Uribe has overseen a marked change in Beroe’s playing style since taking the helm in November 2025, instilling a Spanish-style possession mentality on his charges. Beroe build from the back, are patient in their play and seek to control the tempo through the midfield, a contrast to Septemvri Sofia’s more direct approach to the game.
Hristo Arangelov returned to the club in February 2026 and his influence on the playing style of the team has been noticeable, with Septemvri favouring a more aggressive, high-tempo game where they look to pressure their opponents and play in a fluid manner on the counter.
Ismael Ferrer has been Beroe’s main man up front, netting 3 of their last 8 goals in recent matches, whilst Juan Pineda has been the creative force behind them with 3 assists in the past 5 games. This should be a fascinating game between two teams with contrasting styles and it could be a close one.
Septemvri Sofia may struggle to make their mark
Beroe sit fourth in the Parva Liga - Relegation Group 2026 with 33 points from 34 games, whilst Septemvri are four points behind in sixth and they have picked up one win, three draws and a defeat in their last five outings.
Beroe are clearly the more organised of the two teams, with Uribe’s tactical coherence making them difficult to break down. In contrast, Septemvri’s style of play often leads to a more disjointed performance with their attacking play often lacking finishing power and their defensive unit vulnerable to the odd mistake.
Given Beroe’s superior H2H record, form and home advantage, we’re backing the favourites to edge this one in a tight contest.
Under 2.5 goals at 1.63 is also an obvious bet given the nature of these two clubs and the likelihood that they will play to the draw once again.
- The hosts’ home record in this league reads three wins, seven draws and seven defeats from 17 matches and they’ve conceded 22 goals in that period.
- The last H2H meeting here, a cagey 0-0 draw five months ago in the Parva Liga 2025/2026, saw both sides cancel each other out and that’s what we’re expecting to happen again on Monday.
- Septemvri have won just three and drawn four of their 17 away matches in the Parva Liga - Relegation Group 2026, scoring 14 goals at an average of 0.78 goals per game on the road.
