Rilski Sportist vs Balkan Botevgrad – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
81:79
05/01/2026 at 12:15 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • NBL - Round 15
  • Referee: Metodiev I. (Bul)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
bulgariaBulgariaMax Sport 2

Match Stats

Field Goals Attempted
5858
Field Goals Made
2728
Field Goals %
46.55%48.28%
2-Point Field G. Attempted
3633
2-Point Field Goals Made
2220
2-Point Field Goals %
61.11%60.61%
3-Point Field G. Attempted
2225
3-Point Field Goals Made
58
3-Point Field Goals %
22.73%32%
Free Throws Attempted
2524
Free Throws Made
2215
Free Throws %
88%62.5%
Offensive Rebounds
59
Defensive Rebounds
2627
Total Rebounds
3136
Assists
1514
Blocks
52
Turnovers
1114
Steals
66
Personal Fouls
2224

Highlights

Chances of winning


Rilski Sportist
54.4%
Balkan Botevgrad
45.6%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
52.8% 47.2%

Our Initial ML Estimation

51.6% 48.4%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Rilski Sportist has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.6%)
  • Balkan Botevgrad has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.6%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Rilski Sportist than the current prediction. (-2.8%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Balkan Botevgrad than the current prediction. (+2.8%)
  • Rilski Sportist - Balkan Botevgrad Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.69
    (1.74)

    2.02
    (1.95)
    8.9%
    (8.8%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 167.50
    • The most likely Handicap: 1 (-2)
    Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Rilski Sportist won 2.
    • Rilski Sportist is showing really good form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • Balkan is in great form and has won several matches in a row (last 5 games: 5 wins).
    • Rilski Sportist may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Recently, the opponents have had a series of away games.
    • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Rilski Sportist won 12 matches, drew 1 match, lost 7 matches, and goals 1600:1530. (average 80:76.5).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Rilski Sportist won 8 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 801:706. (average 89:78.4).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Rilski Sportist - Balkan Botevgrad were as follows:
    26.10.2025 Balkan Botevgrad - Rilski Sportist 75:70
    15.09.2025 Rilski Sportist - Balkan Botevgrad 97:97
    06.04.2025 Rilski Sportist - Balkan Botevgrad 103:75
    15.03.2025 Balkan Botevgrad - Rilski Sportist 94:83
    20.01.2025 Rilski Sportist - Balkan Botevgrad 100:90
    Latest results of Rilski Sportist
    Latest results of Balkan Botevgrad
    Bulgarian NBL Table
    2025/26
    PlWLPts
    1Balkan ✔ 191631754:144135
    2Rilski Sportist ✔ 191631724:147735
    3Cherno More ✔ 191451725:153933
    4Lok. Plovdiv191271718:157631
    5Botev 2012191091513:154129
    6Beroe208121659:175128
    7Spartak Pleven198111506:157927
    8Minyor198111579:169427
    9Academic Plovdiv197121540:162326
    10Shumen193161498:173122
    11Levski193161430:169422

          Promotion ~ NBL (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)

    Clinched Spots for Teams
    Balkan is Qualified for NBL (Play Offs Quarter~finals)
    Rilski Sportist is Qualified for NBL (Play Offs Quarter~finals)
    Cherno More is Qualified for NBL (Play Offs Quarter~finals)