SOFIA, Bulgaria (Interstat) — PFK Slavia Sofia aims to extend its dominance over host PFK Beroe Stara Zagora when the Bulgarian First League sides meet Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Slavia enters the match on a strong run against Beroe, having won the most recent encounter 3-0 on March 3 and playing to a scoreless draw on Sept. 21, 2025. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-0 victory for the visiting side.

Slavia Sofia (Recent form: W-L-D-W-L-D)

Slavia most recently played to a 1-1 home draw against FK Botev Vratsa on April 26. That result followed a scoreless draw at Montana on April 16 and a 2-1 loss at home to Septemvri Sofia on April 10.

The club’s record shows inconsistency, with three wins, four losses and three draws over its past 10 league outings. A 3-1 victory at PFK Cherno More Varna on April 5 stands out, as does the 3-0 win over Beroe in March. However, Slavia also suffered a 2-0 loss at FK CSKA 1948 Sofia on Feb. 27 and a 1-0 defeat at PFK CSKA Sofia on Feb. 21.

Beroe Stara Zagora (Recent form: L-D-L-L-L-D)

Beroe enters the match in poor form, having failed to win in its past six league games. The last victory came March 22, a 1-0 result at Montana.

Since then, Beroe lost 2-1 at Lokomotiv 1929 on April 9, fell 3-0 at home to PFK CSKA Sofia on April 4, and played to a 0-0 draw at home against Lokomotiv Plovdiv on April 13. The club has managed just one goal in its past five matches while conceding six.

The head-to-head history offers little comfort for the home side. Beroe has lost its past three meetings with Slavia, including a 3-0 home defeat March 3. The last time Beroe beat Slavia was a 1-0 decision Dec. 2, 2023, according to league records.

Matchup notes

Both teams are battling for positioning in the middle of the First League table. Slavia’s attack, led by forward Georgi Minchev, has shown flashes of effectiveness, while Beroe’s defense has been porous, allowing three goals in each of its past two home matches.

Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. local time at Beroe Stadium in Stara Zagora. The match will be the second meeting between the sides this season.