League-position context
Cherno More Varna rank5th
Lokomotiv Plovdiv rank2nd
Cherno More Varna points35
Lokomotiv Plovdiv points45
Cherno More Varna: #5 · 35 pts · GD +7
10 pts off the top 2. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv: #2 · 45 pts · GD +26
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 22 pts above the play-off edge. 26 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.