League-position context
Cherno More Varna rank6th
Slavia Sofia rank9th
Cherno More Varna points42
Slavia Sofia points33
Cherno More Varna: #6 ยท 42 pts ยท GD +2
15 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Slavia Sofia: #9 ยท 33 pts ยท GD -3
24 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.