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Academic Plovdiv vs Cherno More Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 22 Mar 2026
Tip-off: 17:00
Final 84-103
20-23 26-28 22-27 16-25
Position#9
Record8-15
FormLWLLL
Points / game81.7
Allowed / game86.0
Academic Plovdiv
Bulgaria
vs
Cherno More 🏆
Bulgaria
Position#3
Record17-6
FormWWWWL
Points / game89.5
Allowed / game80.3
BulgariaNBLRound 26· Sila Sport Complex
Other2025-26
Meetings · Academic Plovdiv v Cherno More
22 Mar 2026
ACAD84
CHER103
03 Jan 2026
ACAD95
CHER94
18 Oct 2024
ACAD67
CHER64
10 Feb 2024
ACAD108
CHER97
29 Mar 2023
ACAD92
CHER85
14 Jan 2023
ACAD100
CHER86
11 Apr 2022
ACAD89
CHER85
06 Dec 2021
ACAD91
CHER79
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Academic Plovdiv winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Cherno More winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Academic PlovdivBulgariaLast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPlovdiv
Date
Competition
Cherno More
#3
W
95-94
95
94
+1
93avg 76
H03/01
NBL
Botev 2012
#6
L
72-92
72
92
-20
65avg 76
A10/01
NBL
Shumen
#11
W
90-78
90
78
+12
no box
A17/01
NBL
Lok. Plovdiv
#4
W
90-86
90
86
+4
no box
H02/02
NBL
Spartak Pleven
#5
W
83-62
83
62
+21
80avg 76
H06/02
NBL
Rilski Sportist
#2
L
68-96
68
96
-28
51avg 76
A14/02
NBL
Levski
#10
W
92-83
92
83
+9
69avg 76
A04/03
NBL
Balkan
#1
L
77-91
77
91
-14
70avg 76
H09/03
NBL
Minyor
#7
L
84-89
84
89
-5
73avg 76
A14/03
NBL
Beroe
#8
L
85-93
85
93
-8
86avg 76
A18/03
NBL
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
18-25
16-25
34-22
27-22
22-22
13-30
17-17
20-23
27-25
17-21
22-5
24-27
14-24
25-27
30-17
21-18
27-11
20-15
16-17
20-19
14-24
25-27
14-20
15-25
27-18
24-19
24-19
17-27
19-25
21-28
27-17
10-21
18-27
18-17
32-16
16-29
24-20
19-29
21-18
21-26
170.0Avg total
83.6Scored
86.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (23)81.786.0167.7-4.435%
Season at home (11)81.882.2164.0-0.455%
Season away (12)81.589.6171.1-8.117%
Last 10 (10)83.686.4170.0-2.850%
Last 5 (5)81.290.4171.6-9.220%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (18)80.588.7169.2-8.233%
vs Similar (7)79.986.9166.7-7.014%
vs Weaker (5)87.872.8160.6+15.0100%
This opponent (Cherno More) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Cherno MoreBulgariaLast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMore
Date
Competition
Academic Plovdiv
#9
L
94-95
94
95
-1
93avg 84
A03/01
NBL
Levski
#10
W
109-77
109
77
+32
109avg 84
H10/01
NBL
Spartak Pleven
#5
L
78-83
78
83
-5
no box
A16/01
NBL
Balkan
#1
W
93-66
93
66
+27
91avg 84
H26/01
NBL
Minyor
#7
W
91-72
91
72
+19
93avg 84
A01/02
NBL
Beroe
#8
W
86-84
86
84
+2
81avg 84
A08/02
NBL
Shumen
#11
W
92-86
92
86
+6
no box
A04/03
NBL
Lok. Plovdiv
#4
W
79-76
79
76
+3
74avg 84
H08/03
NBL
Botev 2012
#6
W
92-66
92
66
+26
91avg 84
H13/03
NBL
Rilski Sportist
#2
L
73-81
73
81
-8
65avg 84
A18/03
NBL
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-18
25-16
22-34
22-27
34-22
27-24
22-19
26-12
23-23
22-14
13-27
20-19
26-12
25-22
20-16
22-16
16-16
18-19
22-24
35-13
18-22
25-19
24-20
19-23
25-13
22-26
22-27
23-20
19-17
18-27
22-13
20-19
25-15
18-20
22-12
27-19
14-23
22-13
20-20
17-25
167.3Avg total
88.7Scored
78.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (23)89.580.3169.9+9.274%
Season at home (12)92.378.1170.4+14.292%
Season away (11)86.582.8169.3+3.655%
Last 10 (10)88.778.6167.3+10.170%
Last 5 (5)84.478.6163.0+5.880%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)81.882.8164.7-1.033%
vs Similar (8)84.081.2165.2+2.875%
vs Weaker ◀ (15)91.980.2172.1+11.780%
This opponent (Academic Plovdiv) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-9-4+0+4+9Q1Q1: -1.1-1.1Q1: +4.4+4.4Q2Q2: -4.0-4.0Q2: +2.2+2.2Q3Q3: +6.9+6.9Q3: -0.3-0.3Q4Q4: -4.6-4.6Q4: +3.8+3.8
-9-4+0+4+9Q1Q1: -1.1-1.1Q1: +4.4+4.4Q2Q2: -4.0-4.0Q2: +2.2+2.2Q3Q3: +6.9+6.9Q3: -0.3-0.3Q4Q4: -4.6-4.6Q4: +3.8+3.8
Academic PlovdivCherno More
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
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Academic PlovdivLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Cherno More
#3
L
34-50
34
50
-16
H03/01
NBL
Botev 2012
#6
L
35-52
35
52
-17
A10/01
NBL
Shumen
#11
L
44-46
44
46
-2
A17/01
NBL
Lok. Plovdiv
#4
L
39-51
39
51
-12
H02/02
NBL
Spartak Pleven
#5
W
47-26
47
26
+21
H06/02
NBL
Rilski Sportist
#2
L
39-51
39
51
-12
A14/02
NBL
Levski
#10
W
51-37
51
37
+14
A04/03
NBL
Balkan
#1
L
40-53
40
53
-13
H09/03
NBL
Minyor
#7
L
36-44
36
44
-8
A14/03
NBL
Beroe
#8
L
43-49
43
49
-6
A18/03
NBL
86.7Avg total
40.8Scored
45.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)40.843.183.9-2.433%-
Last 30 at home (15)41.941.483.3+0.547%-
Last 30 away (15)39.744.984.5-5.220%-
Last 10 (10)40.845.986.7-5.120%-
Last 5 (5)41.846.888.6-5.020%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (18)40.345.785.9-5.428%-
vs Similar (7)38.042.780.7-4.714%-
vs Weaker (5)46.434.681.0+11.880%-
This opponent (Cherno More) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Cherno MoreLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Academic Plovdiv
#9
W
50-34
50
34
+16
A03/01
NBL
Levski
#10
W
61-46
61
46
+15
H10/01
NBL
Spartak Pleven
#5
W
45-37
45
37
+8
A16/01
NBL
Balkan
#1
W
51-34
51
34
+17
H26/01
NBL
Minyor
#7
L
34-35
34
35
-1
A01/02
NBL
Beroe
#8
W
43-41
43
41
+2
A08/02
NBL
Shumen
#11
W
47-39
47
39
+8
A04/03
NBL
Lok. Plovdiv
#4
L
37-44
37
44
-7
H08/03
NBL
Botev 2012
#6
W
43-35
43
35
+8
H13/03
NBL
Rilski Sportist
#2
D
36-36
36
36
+0
A18/03
NBL
82.8Avg total
44.7Scored
38.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)43.440.183.5+3.457%-
Last 30 at home (16)44.141.285.2+2.956%-
Last 30 away (14)42.738.881.5+3.957%-
Last 10 (10)44.738.182.8+6.670%-
Last 5 (5)41.239.080.2+2.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)40.242.382.5-2.250%-
vs Similar (8)41.940.982.8+1.038%-
vs Weaker ◀ (15)45.738.984.6+6.767%-
This opponent (Academic Plovdiv) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Academic Plovdivtheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Academic Plovdiv: 79.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers40.0 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.6 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.5 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 84.3 points a game
50%
29%
20%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers36.220.0
55.2%
54.5%40.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.28.2
30.1%
32.5%24.6
🏀 Free throws20.014.5
72.5%
71.3%14.5
They take 63.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 27.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Cherno Moretheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cherno More: 88.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀46%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers41.0 pts a game · 46% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.8 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.1 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 84.3 points a game
50%
29%
20%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers34.620.5
59.2%
54.5%41.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.610.6
35.8%
32.5%31.8
🏀 Free throws21.616.1
74.5%
71.3%16.1
They take 64.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 29.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 46% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 22 Mar 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Academic Plovdiv
LLLWLWWWLW
Cherno More
LWWWWWWLWL
#9
League position
#3
-8.1
Net rating
+15.3
95.6
Offensive rating
106.9
103.7
Defensive rating
91.6
50.9%
Effective FG%
56.7%
53.4%
Opp. effective FG%
49.7%
16.0%
Turnover %
17.1%
27.0%
Off. rebound %
33.0%
0.32
Free-throw rate
0.34
30.1%
3-point %
35.8%
69.5%
Assist %
59.8%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence95.6 · 106.9Defence103.7 · 91.6Shooting50.9% · 56.7%3-point %30.1% · 35.8%Ball care16.0% · 17.1%Off. rebounds27.0% · 33.0%Free throws0.32 · 0.34Form (last 10/10)50% · 70%
■ Academic Plovdiv   ■ Cherno More
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
5
Academic Plovdiv wins
5
Cherno More wins
DateGameScore
03/01/26Academic Plovdiv v Cherno More95-94
26/10/25Cherno More v Academic Plovdiv91-85
09/03/25Cherno More v Academic Plovdiv90-74
30/12/24Cherno More v Academic Plovdiv91-90
18/10/24Academic Plovdiv v Cherno More67-64
10/02/24Academic Plovdiv v Cherno More108-97
03/12/23Cherno More v Academic Plovdiv93-87
29/03/23Academic Plovdiv v Cherno More92-85
14/01/23Academic Plovdiv v Cherno More100-86
29/10/22Cherno More v Academic Plovdiv105-88
Academic Plovdivlast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
18/03/26ABeroe85-93
14/03/26AMinyor84-89
09/03/26HBalkan77-91
04/03/26ALevski92-83
14/02/26ARilski Sportist68-96
06/02/26HSpartak Pleven83-62
02/02/26HLok. Plovdiv90-86
17/01/26AShumen90-78
10/01/26ABotev 201272-92
03/01/26HCherno More95-94
Cherno Morelast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
18/03/26ARilski Sportist73-81
13/03/26HBotev 201292-66
08/03/26HLok. Plovdiv79-76
04/03/26AShumen92-86
08/02/26ABeroe86-84
01/02/26AMinyor91-72
26/01/26HBalkan93-66
16/01/26ASpartak Pleven78-83
10/01/26HLevski109-77
03/01/26AAcademic Plovdiv94-95

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Academic Plovdiv
NBL 2025-26
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLL35%
HomeLWWWL55%
AwayWLWLL17%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games231112
Win %35%55%17%
Points / game81.781.881.5
Allowed / game86.082.289.6
Point differential-4.4-0.4-8.1
Avg total167.7164.0171.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+17%27%8%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (6)100% (3)0% (3)
Overtime %4%0%8%
Cherno More
NBL 2025-26
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWL74%
HomeWWWWW92%
AwayLWWWL55%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games231211
Win %74%92%55%
Points / game89.592.386.5
Allowed / game80.378.182.8
Point differential+9.2+14.2+3.6
Avg total169.9170.4169.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+43%58%27%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (6)100% (2)25% (4)
Overtime %4%8%0%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Balkan2419579%91.176.8+14.4
2 Rilski Sportist2419579%90.277.6+12.6
3 Cherno More2317674%89.580.3+9.2
4 Lok. Plovdiv2415962%90.783.8+6.9
5 Spartak Pleven23121152%81.581.9-0.4
6 Botev 201223121152%79.382.2-2.9
7 Minyor24111346%84.490.2-5.8
8 Beroe24101442%83.587.9-4.3
9 Academic Plovdiv2381535%81.786.0-4.4
10 Shumen2332013%79.791.1-11.4
11 Levski2332013%75.990.7-14.8
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Academic Plovdiv2026221684
Cherno More23282725103
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