YAMBOL, Bulgaria (Interstat) — A Bulgarian Cup fixture on Tuesday pits FK Yambol 1915, riding high after a first-round victory, against a resilient FK Spartak 1918 Varna side that has made a habit of draws.

The match at Yambol’s stadium marks the first cup outing of the season for Spartak Varna, which enters with a record of 0-0 in the competition. The hosts, Yambol, advanced with a 1-0 record after a 2-1 win over Vihren on Oct. 11.

Form across all competitions presents a contrasting picture. Yambol remains undefeated this season at 1-0-3, showing a knack for sharing the points. Spartak Varna, competing in the top-flight First League, holds a 2-6-2 record, having drawn six of its last eight matches. Its most recent result was a 1-1 draw with FK CSKA 1948 Sofia on Oct. 4, where Marto Boychev, Atanas Iliev and Martin Danchev were key contributors.

Spartak’s season has been defined by stalemates, including draws against powerhouses PFK CSKA Sofia and PFK Levski Sofia. Sandwiched between those results was a 3-0 rout of Arda, demonstrating a capacity for explosive offense.

The Interstat game simulator projects a 1-1 draw, a result that would align with Spartak Varna’s recent trend. For Yambol, the cup represents a chance to build momentum against a higher-division opponent.

Spartak Varna will quickly turn its focus back to league play, facing Dobrudzha 1919 on Nov. 1.