Sun 22 Nov · 11amFirst League
Botev Vratsa lineup vs CSKA 1948
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CSKA 1948, homeLast: L 1-2 Lokomotiv Plovdiv
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Botev Vratsa most-used XI this season
4-2-3-1 · 5/6The shape in 5 of the last 6
Most Common Botev Vratsa Starting XI
Based on 7 official matches this season
- OrlinovGK · 6 starts
- GoranovDEF · 7 starts
- StoevDEF · 7 starts
- SanyangDEF · 7 starts
- BuchkovDEF · 6 starts
- YurukovMID · 7 starts
- TsonevMID · 7 starts
- NaydenovMID · 6 starts
- GallegosMID · 5 starts
- SmolenskiMID · 4 starts
- PetkovFWD · 7 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
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8 in · 4 outThe last six months
Botev Vratsa transfers
LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES- TTchétchaofrom Botev VratsaFree agentAUG '26
- BBuchkovfrom CSKA SofiaTransferAUG '26
- GGigovfrom LudogoretsTransferAUG '26
- DDimitrovfrom SampdoriaTransferAUG '26
- MMechevfrom Hebar 1918Free agentJUL '26
- SSanyangfrom CSKA SofiaLoan returnJUL '26
- KKichukovfrom CSKA Sofia IILoanJUL '26
- BBorukovfrom MarítimoFree agentJUN '26
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Botev Vratsa club facts
Est. 1921Stadion Hristo Botev · Manager Todor Simov

Botev Vratsa predicted lineup vs CSKA 1948
MOST USED XIBotev Vratsa's expected lineup at home to CSKA 1948 in the First League is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 7 official matches: Orlinov in goal, a back four of Goranov, Stoev, Sanyang and Buchkov, and Petkov leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
- GKOrlinov
- DEFGoranov
- DEFStoev
- DEFSanyang
- DEFBuchkov
- MIDYurukov
- MIDTsonev
- MIDNaydenov
- MIDGallegos
- MIDSmolenski
- FWDPetkov
Team news and how this XI is built
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- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 5 of the last 6 matches.
- Based on starts across 7 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Botev Vratsa, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Botev Vratsa's expected lineup vs CSKA 1948, Sun 22 Nov, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 7 matches): Orlinov (6); Goranov (7), Stoev (7), Sanyang (7), Buchkov (6); Yurukov (7), Tsonev (7), Naydenov (6), Gallegos (5), Smolenski (4); Petkov (7). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Lokomotiv Plovdiv match on 7 Nov.
Botev Vratsa questions
What is Botev Vratsa's expected lineup?
Botev Vratsa's expected lineup at home to CSKA 1948 in the First League is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 7 official matches: Orlinov in goal, a back four of Goranov, Stoev, Sanyang and Buchkov, and Petkov leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Orlinov, Goranov, Stoev, Sanyang, Buchkov, Yurukov, Tsonev, Naydenov, Gallegos, Smolenski, Petkov.
Who started Botev Vratsa's last match?
Botev Vratsa's starting XI on 7 Nov 2026 in the Bulgaria First League (4-2-3-1): M. Orlinov, A. Buchkov, M. Stoev, I. Goranov, S. Sanyang, R. Tsonev, I. Yurukov, M. Smolenski, M. Petkov, J. Gallegos, F. Gigov.
What was Botev Vratsa's last result?
Botev Vratsa lost to Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1–2 on 7 Nov 2026.
When did Botev Vratsa last win?
Botev Vratsa last won on 4 Sept 2026, beating Septemvri Sofia 3–2.
Who takes penalties for Botev Vratsa?
D. Genov has taken the most penalties for Botev Vratsa in the 2025/26 season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Botev Vratsa this season?
M. Stoev leads with 7 starts for Botev Vratsa across all competitions this season.
What formation does Botev Vratsa use most often?
Botev Vratsa have used a 4-2-3-1 in 5 of their 6 matches this season.
Which Botev Vratsa goalkeeper has started the most this season?
M. Orlinov has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Botev Vratsa this season, starting 6 matches.
Which Botev Vratsa defender has started the most this season?
M. Stoev has made the most starts as defender for Botev Vratsa this season, starting 7 matches.
Which Botev Vratsa midfielder has started the most this season?
I. Yurukov has made the most starts as midfielder for Botev Vratsa this season, starting 7 matches.
Which Botev Vratsa forward has started the most this season?
M. Petkov has made the most starts as forward for Botev Vratsa this season, starting 7 matches.
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