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%

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
1Rilski Sportist ✔ 181531628:140733
2Balkan ✔ 171431559:128431
3Cherno More ✔ 181351637:145531
4Lok. Plovdiv171071519:141627
5Beroe188101501:157126
6Botev 201217891340:138325
7Spartak Pleven17891365:141225
8Minyor177101407:151924
9Academic Plovdiv176111389:146523
10Levski163131201:141819
11Shumen162141251:146718

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