Northern Ireland vs Bulgaria Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips: Expect a lack of goals in Belfast
Northern Ireland host Bulgaria in a Nations League C clash. Both sides are near the top of the group and fighting for promotion to Group B.
Kick-off is at 7:45pm at Windsor Park in Belfast.
Northern Ireland vs Bulgaria Predictions
I wouldn't go into this game expecting many goals. Both sides have struggled to find the net whilst also having a fantastic defensive record throughout this group. In fact, this has been the case for all teams in the group.
Northern Ireland are actually the top scorers despite only coming up with two goals so far. Bulgaria have only scored one goal in the group but have also yet to conceded a single goal. Northern Ireland also have a fantastic defensive record conceding only one goal in three games.
Both Northern Ireland and Bulgaria were held to 0-0 draws in their most recent game with Northern Ireland facing Belarus and Bulgaria coming up against Luxembourg. This Nations League group has seen a shortage of goals, and tonight’s game seems unlikely to break that trend.
For my first tip, I am predicting for there to be under 1.5 goals.
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If anyone is to find the back of the net in this match, Dion Charles could be the one to do it. Charles doesn't have a great goalscoring record with his country and has only scored three goals at international level, with the last being in March 2023.
However, the Northern Ireland striker has been in impressive form for Bolton Wanderers this season, netting five goals in nine games. Facing a poor Bulgaria side could be just what he needs to carry that goalscoring momentum into his international play. With Northern Ireland at home, they’re the more likely team to find the net, and Charles should have an opportunity or two to add to the scoreboard.
For my second tip, I am backing Dion Charles to score.
Northern Ireland vs Bulgaria Predicted Lineups
Northern Ireland Predicted Lineup:
Peacock-Farrell, Ballard, McNair, Brown, Bradley, Saville, Galbraith, Lewis, Price, Charles, Marshall
Bulgaria Predicted Lineup:
Mitov, Popov, Atanasov, Petrov, Nurnberger, Kostadinov, Antov, Despodov, Krastev, Kirilov, Kolev
Northern Ireland vs Belarus Head-to-Head Record
Northern Ireland and Bulgaria haved faced each other ten times before. Bulgaria have won six of these games with Northern Ireland coming away with the tin twice..
Last 5 Encounters
date | match | competition |
---|---|---|
08 September 2024 | Bulgaria 1-0 Northern Ireland | Nation's League |
12 October 2021 | Bulgaria 2-1 Northern Ireland | World Cup Qualifiers |
31 March 2021 | Northern Ireland 0-0 Bulgaria | World Cup Qualifiers |
06 February 2008 | Northern Ireland 0-1 Bulgaria | International Friendly |
28 March 2001 | Bulgaria 4-3 Northern Ireland | World Cup Qualifiers |
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