Botev Plovdiv vs Dunav Ruse

6 November 2026 · Bulgarian First League · 2026/27 · Referee Vasil Minev

Full time 1 – 1

Half-time: 0–0

Ehije Ukaki 84’

Ibrahim Keita 88’

Match summary

The points were shared as Botev Plovdiv and Dunav Ruse drew 1-1. It was goalless at half-time.

Ehije Ukaki put Botev Plovdiv ahead in the 84th minute and Ibrahim Keita equalised in the 88th minute.

Botev Plovdiv had the better of the chances, with 2.87 expected goals (xG) from 25 shots to Dunav Ruse's 0.94 from 4.

Botev Plovdiv dominated territory and attacking metrics in their Bulgarian First League encounter against Dunav Ruse on matchday 13, registering 119 attacks compared to the visitors' 72. Botev Plovdiv also created 57 dangerous attacks, while Dunav Ruse managed 27 over the course of the fixture. Despite the home side controlling large periods of the match and generating significantly more pressure in the final third, the contest ended in a 1-1 draw. The disciplinary count reflected a competitive and hard-fought fixture, with Botev Plovdiv receiving 2 yellow cards and Dunav Ruse accumulating 3 yellow cards.

Following a scoreless first half that ended 0-0, the match remained tight after the interval before the action intensified late in the second half. The deadlock was finally broken in the 84th minute when Ehije Ukaki scored to put Botev Plovdiv ahead at 1-0. Dunav Ruse responded swiftly, with Ibrahim Keita finding the equaliser in the 88th minute to make the score 1-1. Several substitutions were made by both sides throughout the half, but neither team could find a winning goal in the remaining minutes before the final whistle.

Match stats

119 Attacks 72

57 Dangerous attacks 27

2 Yellow cards 3

0 Red cards 0

Possession, shots and other detailed statistics are not available for this match.

Key events

Botev Plovdiv Dunav Ruse

Kick-off

Samuel KaluShot on target

20’

Mauro RodriguesShot on target

22’

Mauro Rodrigues

23’

Lucas AraujoShot on target

30’

Mauro RodriguesShot on target

35’

Half-time0-0

Carlos MeottiI. Videv

46’

Second half underway

Lucas AraujoShot on target

48’

Samuel KaluShot on target

56’

Alberto SalidoMauro Rodrigues

64’

66’

Alexander Valino Navasal

69’

Ibrahim KeitaAlexander Valino Navasal

69’

Stojan PredevKristian Boytchev

70’

Dimitar Todorov

Franklin MascoteShot on target

71’

Samuel Kalu

73’

Georgi MilanovAsen Chandarov

79’

Mario Ivanov DilchovskiShot on target

81’

Stojan Predev

Georgi MilanovShot on target

83’

Jordan Saint-LouisShot on target

Ehije UkakiLeft foot shot

1-0

84’

88’

Ibrahim KeitaLeft foot shot

1-1

90’

Kyriakos AntoniouJordan Saint-Louis

90+2’

Vladan VidakovićEliseé Sou

Full-time1-1

How the chances added up

Running total of expected goals (xG) for each side through the match. xG rates each chance by how often similar shots are scored. A goal is marked where it was scored.

Botev Plovdiv 2.87 xGDunav Ruse 0.94 xG Goal

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Shot map

Every shot and where it was taken from.

Dunav Ruse attacking Botev Plovdiv attacking

Size shows xG Goal On target Off target or blocked

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Player stats

Goalkeeper1 player


Daniel Naumov	90′	0	1	–	–	–	–	–	–

Defenders3 players


Nikola Soldo	90′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Simeon Petrov	90′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Bogdan Kostov	90′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

Midfielders8 players


Ehije Ukaki	90′	1	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Veliyan Vidolov	90′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Lucas Araujo	90′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Asen Chandarov Taken off	79′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Samuel Kalu	90′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Mauro Rodrigues Taken off	64′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Carlos Meotti Came on as a substitute	44′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Georgi Milanov Came on as a substitute	11′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

Forwards2 players


Franklin Mascote	90′	–	–	–	–	1.18	–	–	–	–	–	–
Alberto Salido Came on as a substitute	26′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

Goalkeeper1 player


Georgi Kitanov	90′	0	1	–	–	–	–	–	–

Defenders6 players


Andre Alves	90′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Bozhidar Chorbadzhiyski	90′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Eliseé Sou Taken off	90′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Dimitar Todorov	90′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Mario Ivanov Dilchovski	90′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Stojan Predev Came on as a substitute	21′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

Midfielders4 players


Radoslav Apostolov	90′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
William Fonkeu	90′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Jordan Saint-Louis Taken off	90′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Kristian Boytchev Taken off	69′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

Forwards2 players


Alexander Valino Navasal Taken off	69′	–	–	–	–	0.04	–	–	–	–	–
Ibrahim Keita Came on as a substitute	21′	1	–	–	–	0.38	–	–	–	–	–	–

Came on Taken off Sent off Red is the most in that position for the team

Every player who took the pitch, starters first and then substitutes. A dash means none. xG and xA are expected goals and assists.

Form going into the game

Botev Plovdiv W W W L W

Dunav Ruse L D W W L

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Previous and next meeting

Next meeting: Dunav Ruse vs Botev Plovdiv, 17 Apr 27 (upcoming) All Botev Plovdiv vs Dunav Ruse meetings

Shots, expected goals, timeline, lineups, team and player statistics from Bzzoiro Sports Data (sports.bzzoiro.com). Results and odds from football-data.co.uk.