League-position context
Beroe rank4th
Lokomotiv Plovdiv rank2nd
Beroe points40
Lokomotiv Plovdiv points45
Beroe: #4 ยท 40 pts ยท GD +12
5 pts off the top 2. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv: #2 ยท 45 pts ยท GD +26
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 22 pts above the play-off edge. 26 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.