SOFIA, Bulgaria (Interstat) — Marek hosts Chernomorets on Monday, May 11, 2026, in a Bulgarian Second League match that carries contrasting momentum for the two sides.

Chernomorets enters at 4 p.m. local time unbeaten in five league games after a 1-1 draw with SFK Etar Veliko Tarnovo on May 3. The visitors are 3-0-2 in their past five contests, with the only losses coming April 27 against Hebar and April 4 at OFK Belasitsa Petrich. Chernomorets’ form includes wins over Vihren, CSKA Sofia II and OFK Spartak Pleven, plus draws with Dunav Ruse and FK Lokomotiv Gorna Oryahovitsa.

Marek, meanwhile, snapped a three-match losing streak with a 1-0 win at Pirin Blagoevgrad on May 2. That victory followed defeats to Lokomotiv Sofia 1929 (3-2) and Yantra 2019 (2-1), and a scoreless draw with OFK Spartak Pleven. The home side has struggled for consistency, going 2-3-5 in its last 10 league outings.

The teams met most recently Nov. 8, 2025, when Chernomorets won 3-0 at home. That result extended Chernomorets’ dominance in the head-to-head series; the visitors have not lost to Marek in their past three meetings.

Chernomorets’ simulator projects a 2-1 victory for the visitors, a result that would keep them in contention near the top of the Second League table. Marek, currently mid-table, will aim to build on its May 2 road win and close the gap to the playoff positions.

Both sides face quick turnarounds. Chernomorets plays Sportist Svoge on May 15, then visits FC Sevlievo on May 23. Marek visits Hebar on May 15, then hosts SFK Etar Veliko Tarnovo on May 23.

Chernomorets’ recent road form has been mixed: a 3-1 loss at Hebar on April 27 and a 1-0 loss at OFK Belasitsa Petrich on April 4. The visitors have scored in four of their past five games, with goalkeeper Ivan Petrov recording clean sheets against Vihren (March 21) and CSKA Sofia II (March 15).

Marek’s home defense has been porous, conceding 12 goals in its past five home matches. But the side showed resilience in the 1-0 win at Pirin Blagoevgrad, with forward Dimitar Markov scoring the winner in the 78th minute.

Monday’s match is the first of two meetings this season between the clubs. The return fixture is scheduled for later in the spring.