UEFA Nations League - League C - 2
Bulgaria
HT: 1 - 0
Northern Ireland
Referee: A. Sidiropoulos
Who will win?
Bulgaria
Northern Ireland
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Match Preview
The upcoming match between Bulgaria and Northern Ireland is set for September 8, 2024 at 4:00 PM. The venue for this encounter is Stadion Hristo Botev in Plovdiv, World. Anastasios Sidiropoulos, Greece has been appointed as the referee for this match.
- The probability of winning for Bulgaria is 33%. The probability of a draw between Bulgaria and Northern Ireland is 31%. The probability of winning for Northern Ireland is 36%.
- Our calculations suggest a 59% chance that both teams will find the back of the net, with a 41% possibility that at least one side will keep a clean sheet.
- There's a 12% likelihood of seeing more than 2.5 goals in this encounter, while the odds of a lower-scoring affair (under 2.5 goals) stand at 88%.
- The most recent encounter between these two sides took place on October 15, 2024, where Bulgaria won against Northern Ireland with a score of 0-5
- Looking at the last five head-to-head encounters, Bulgaria has emerged victorious 2 time(s), Northern Ireland has claimed 1 win(s), and 1 match(es) ended in a stalemate. Bulgaria has averaged 0.6 goals per game, while Northern Ireland has netted an average of 1.2 goals.
- Bulgaria's performance in the UEFA Nations League this season shows 1 victories, 1 defeats, and 2 draws. They've maintained an average of 0.3 goals scored and 1.3 goals conceded per match.
- Northern Ireland has recorded 2 wins, 1 losses, and 1 draws in the UEFA Nations League this season. Their offensive output stands at 1.8 goals per game, while defensively they've allowed an average of 0.3 goals.
- Examining Bulgaria's last five outings, they have won 1 times, lost 1 times and drawn 3 times. They have scored an average of 0.4 goals per match and conceded 1.2 goals.
- Northern Ireland's form over their previous five matches shows they have won 3 times, lost 1 times and drawn 1 times. They have scored an average of 1.8 goals per match and conceded 0.2 goals.
- I. Price stands out as Northern Ireland's most prolific scorer, having notched up 3 goals in the current campaign.
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Lineups
BulgariaSTARTING LINEUPS
- 1GD. Mitov
- 16V. Popov
- 3DZ. Atanasov
- 5DA. Petkov
- 13DF. Nürnberger
- 7MG. Kostadinov
78' - 4MI. Gruev
- 11MK. Despodov78'
- 17MM. Minchev72'
- 8MR. Kirilov72'
- 9FA. Kolev
63'
SUBSTITUTES
- 19FA. Ahmedov63'
- 20FZ. Dimitrov72'
- 18MV. Panayotov72'
- 15DS. Petrov78'
- 22FS. Ivanov78'
- 14FG. Rusev
- 21GS. Vutsov
- 12MI. Minchev
- 23GI. Dyulgerov
- 6DV. Antov
- 10FG. Minchev
- 2DE. Tombak
I. IlievHead CoachNorthern IrelandSTARTING LINEUPS
- 1GB. Peacock-Farrell
- 4DD. Ballard
- 17DP. McNair73'
- 22DC. Brown
- 5MT. Hume83'
- 19MS. Charles
- 6MG. Saville73'
- 3MJ. Lewis
- 2FC. Bradley
- 10FD. Charles59'
- 14FI. Price82'
SUBSTITUTES
- 9FS. Lavery59'
- 8FC. Marshall73'
- 11FP. Smyth73'
- 16MA. McCann82'
- 7FR. McCausland83'
- 23GJ. Clarke
- 20ME. Galbraith
- 13MC. Evans
- 21FJ. Magennis
- 18DE. Toal
- 15MB. Lyons
- 12GL. Southwood
M. O'NeillHead CoachBulgaria vs Northern Ireland - Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | +/- | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Ireland | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| 2 | Bulgaria | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 9 |
| 3 | Belarus | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 7 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 3 |
Head to head
These teams have met 4 times in recent seasons. Bulgaria has won 2 times, while Northern Ireland has secured 1 victories. 1 matches ended in a draw. The goal tally stands at 3 for Bulgaria and 6 for Northern Ireland.
Past H2H Results & Fixtures
Last matches: Bulgaria 1.50
Statistics are for the last 10 games
Last matches: Northern Ireland 1.80
Statistics are for the last 10 games
Bulgaria vs Northern Ireland - Per Match Stats
This section shows the average per-match statistics for both teams in the current season of this league.
Matches
Attack
Defense
Predictions
Match Outcome Prediction
Bulgaria vs Northern Ireland – UEFA Nations League Preview
Match Information
Date: September 8, 2024
Time: 19:45 UTC
Competition: UEFA Nations League, Group C3
Venue: Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia, Bulgaria
Head-to-Head
Bulgaria and Northern Ireland have met 3 times in the past, with Bulgaria winning 1 and the other 2 matches ending in draws. The last time these two sides faced off was in October 2021, where Bulgaria came out on top with a 2-1 victory.
Recent Form
Bulgaria come into this match on the back of a 0-0 draw against Belarus in their opening Nations League fixture. They are unbeaten in their last 7 matches, but have only managed to win 1 of those games. At home, Bulgaria have struggled, failing to win any of their last 5 matches.
Northern Ireland, on the other hand, got off to a winning start in the Nations League, defeating Luxembourg 2-0 at home. They have won 3 of their last 6 matches, but have struggled on the road, winning just 2 of their previous 10 away games.
Key Stats
- Bulgaria have scored an average of 0.8 goals per game in their last 10 competitive matches, while conceding 1.4 goals on average.
- Northern Ireland have scored an average of 1.15 goals per game in their last 20 competitive matches, while conceding 1.4 goals on average.
- In their last 14 matches, Bulgaria have averaged 4.79 corners per game and conceded 5.64 corners on average.
- In their last 16 matches, Northern Ireland have averaged 4.63 corners per game and conceded 3.19 corners on average.
Predicted Lineups
Bulgaria (4-2-3-1): Mitov; Popov, Petkov, Atanasov, Nurnberger; Gruev, Antov; Despodov, Minchev, Kirilov; Kolev
Northern Ireland (4-3-3): Peacock-Farrell; McNair, Ballard, Brown; Bradley, Saville, Charles; Price, Magennis, Marshall
Bulgaria vs Northern Ireland Prediction
Given the recent form and head-to-head record, I believe this match will end in a draw. Both teams have shown they can be difficult to beat, and I expect a tight, cagey affair. My prediction is a 1-1 draw.
