Lokomotiv Sofia lineup vs Botev Vratsa

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Lokomotiv Sofia's expected lineup vs Botev Vratsa, Sat 24 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 5 matches): Velichkov (4); Lyaskov (5), Kostov (5), Eirô (4), Bidounga (3); Stanoev (5), Kostadinov (4), Dost (3); Delev (5), Aralica (3), Caruzo (3). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Lokomotiv Plovdiv match on 10 Oct.

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  • TRANSFERMitkov leaves for Rilski Sportist10 Sep
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Lokomotiv Sofia predicted lineup vs Botev Vratsa

MOST USED XI

Lokomotiv Sofia's expected lineup at home to Botev Vratsa in the First League is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 5 official matches: Velichkov in goal, a back four of Lyaskov, Kostov, Eirô and Bidounga, and Delev, Aralica and Caruzo further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 4 of the last 5 matches.
  • Based on starts across 5 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Lokomotiv Sofia, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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L. Penev
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4-2-3-1most-used · 4 of last 5
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4-5-1
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Most Common Lokomotiv Sofia Starting XI

Based on 5 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Lokomotiv Sofia transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
SIGNED
7
DEPARTED
5
IN · 7
  • YYordanovfrom LudogoretsLoanSEP '26
  • KKatifrom NavbahorFree agentAUG '26
  • OOgagaFree agentAUG '26
  • EEirôfrom Felgueiras 1932Free agentJUL '26
  • MMedfaiTransferJUL '26
  • PPapazovfrom CSKA SofiaFree agentJUN '26
  • KKostovfrom Lokomotiv PlovdivTransferJUN '26
OUT · 5
  • MMitkovto Rilski SportistTransferSEP '26
  • ZZaharievto Sportist SvogeLoanAUG '26
  • GGerovto Sportist SvogeLoanAUG '26
  • VVelichkovto MarekFree agentJUL '26
  • RRaposoto Minerva PunjabFree agentJUN '26
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Lokomotiv Sofia

What is Lokomotiv Sofia's expected lineup?
Lokomotiv Sofia's expected lineup at home to Botev Vratsa in the First League is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 5 official matches: Velichkov in goal, a back four of Lyaskov, Kostov, Eirô and Bidounga, and Delev, Aralica and Caruzo further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Velichkov, Lyaskov, Kostov, Eirô, Bidounga, Stanoev, Kostadinov, Dost, Delev, Aralica, Caruzo.
Who started Lokomotiv Sofia's last match?
Lokomotiv Sofia's starting XI on 10 Oct 2026 in the Bulgaria First League (4-2-3-1): M. Velichkov, A. Lyaskov, K. Kostov, R. Bidounga, Eirô, K. Stanoev, D. Kostadinov, S. Delev, A. Taoui, M. Medfai, A. Aralica.
What was Lokomotiv Sofia's last result?
Lokomotiv Sofia drew with Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1–1 on 10 Oct 2026.
When did Lokomotiv Sofia last win?
Lokomotiv Sofia last won on 20 Sept 2026, beating Spartak Varna 1–0.
Who takes penalties for Lokomotiv Sofia?
K. Stanoev has taken the most penalties for Lokomotiv Sofia in the 2025/26 season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Lokomotiv Sofia this season?
A. Lyaskov leads with 5 starts for Lokomotiv Sofia across all competitions this season.
What formation does Lokomotiv Sofia use most often?
Lokomotiv Sofia have used a 4-2-3-1 in 4 of their 5 matches this season.
Which Lokomotiv Sofia goalkeeper has started the most this season?
M. Velichkov has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Lokomotiv Sofia this season, starting 4 matches.
Which Lokomotiv Sofia defender has started the most this season?
A. Lyaskov has made the most starts as defender for Lokomotiv Sofia this season, starting 5 matches.
Which Lokomotiv Sofia midfielder has started the most this season?
K. Stanoev has made the most starts as midfielder for Lokomotiv Sofia this season, starting 5 matches.
Which Lokomotiv Sofia forward has started the most this season?
S. Delev has made the most starts as forward for Lokomotiv Sofia this season, starting 5 matches.
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