**Ludogorets roll into Varna looking to keep the heat on—but Cherno More have a knack for making life awkward.** 🔥 The visitors are the real deal in form, while the hosts are stuck in a rut with just draws and losses lately.

Ludogorets have won three of their last five and are cruising, but head-to-head history says don't sleep on Cherno More—they've traded blows evenly (3-3-4 record). Still, form is form, and the Varna side haven't won in ages.

Key storylines:

- **Ludogorets' midfield blend** of B. Tekpetey and I. Chochev has been clicking, while **Rwan Cruz** up top keeps finding the net
- **Cherno More's attacking depth** with J. Padilla and Breno need to finally convert chances—the goals aren't coming
- A trip to **Ticha Stadium** where the hosts rarely shine; Ludogorets thrive on the road

Expected lineups:

- **Cherno More Varna**: A. Manasiev, E. Nyagolov, Bandaro, Z. Atanasov, A. Donchev, B. Beyhan, N. P. Kostadinov, G. Lazarov, N. Zlatev, J. Padilla, Breno
- **Ludogorets**: S. Padt, S. Shishkov, A. Nedyalkov, E. Kurtulus, O. Verdon, B. Tekpetey, I. Chochev, K. Duah, A. Camara, Rwan Cruz, Y. E. Bile

Prediction:

**1-2 Ludogorets.** The visitors have the edge in form and should grind out a road win. 👊