A. Kolev
Pre-game odds
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds |
2.62
|
3.00
|
2.80
|
| Prob. |
38.2%
|
33.3%
|
35.7%
|
Key points
• Bulgaria has drawn in five out of their last six games, with their only victory being against Tanzania.
• Bulgaria has maintained an unbeaten streak, showing defensive resilience with three clean sheets and conceding only 0.67 goals per game.
• Northern Ireland has won four out of their last six matches, with a three-game winning streak.
• Northern Ireland has shown defensive strength with four clean sheets in their recent games.
• Bulgaria has struggled at home, with no wins in their last five matches and averaging only 0.6 goals per game.
• Northern Ireland has faced challenges away from home, conceding 15 goals in their last six games and struggling defensively.
Current streaks
Bulgaria
0
4
0
7
1
0
Northern Ireland
2
0
0
2
2
0
Recent form
Bulgaria
Bulgaria's recent form shows a remarkable consistency in drawing matches, with five out of their last six games ending in stalemates. Their only victory came against Tanzania in a friendly match. Notably, Bulgaria has maintained an unbeaten streak across these six games, demonstrating resilience in defense with three clean sheets and conceding only 0.67 goals per game. However, their offensive output has been modest, scoring just 0.83 goals per game. The team's matches tend to be low-scoring affairs, with 83% of their recent games featuring under 2.5 goals. The highest-scoring game in this period was the 2-2 draw against Serbia in the Euros Qualifiers, which also marks the only instance where Bulgaria scored more than one goal in a match. This pattern of tight, low-scoring games suggests Bulgaria is focusing on defensive stability but may need to improve their attacking prowess to convert draws into wins.
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's recent form has been impressive, with four wins, one draw, and only one loss in their last six matches. They are currently on a three-game winning streak, which is noteworthy. The team has shown defensive prowess, keeping four clean sheets in these six games. Their only loss came in a high-scoring friendly against Spain, where they conceded five goals – the most in any of these matches. Northern Ireland has been consistent in scoring, netting in every game except the friendly against Scotland, which they still won 1-0. Their goal difference is positive at +3, and they've managed to keep 83% of their games under 2.5 total goals, suggesting a tendency towards tighter, lower-scoring contests.
Bulgaria
DWDDDD
W1 D5 L0
5
0.8
4
0.7
+1
3
1.5
50%
83%
17%
Northern Ireland
WDWLWW
W4 D1 L1
9
1.5
6
1
+3
4
2.5
33%
83%
17%
Recent home/away form
Bulgaria
Bulgaria's recent home form has been lackluster, with no wins in their last five matches at home. They are currently on a three-game winless streak, consisting of two losses and a draw. The team has struggled to find the back of the net, scoring only three goals in their last five home games, with an average of 0.6 goals per game. Defensively, they've been somewhat vulnerable, conceding 1.4 goals per game on average. The most recent match against Hungary broke the trend of low-scoring games, ending in a 2-2 draw, which was the only game in this period where both teams scored and the only one to feature over 2.5 goals. Bulgaria has failed to keep a clean sheet in any of these home games, highlighting their defensive challenges. The majority of their matches (80%) have been tight affairs with under 2.5 goals, indicating a tendency towards low-scoring encounters at home.
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's recent away form has been challenging, with only one win in their last six matches. Their 1-0 victory against Scotland stands out as a positive result amidst a difficult run. The team has struggled defensively, conceding 15 goals in six games, with particularly heavy defeats against Spain (5-1) and Finland (4-0). Northern Ireland's goal difference of -10 reflects their scoring difficulties, averaging less than a goal per game while conceding 2.5. They've experienced a concerning run of three consecutive losses in their most recent outings. Despite these struggles, the team has shown some resilience, managing a draw against Romania and keeping a clean sheet in their win over Scotland. The high-scoring nature of their matches is notable, with an average of 3.33 total goals per game, split evenly between games going over and under 2.5 goals.
Bulgaria
LDLLD
W0 D2 L3
3
0.6
7
1.4
-4
0
2
40%
80%
20%
Northern Ireland
LLLDWL
W1 D1 L4
5
0.8
15
2.5
-10
1
3.33
50%
50%
50%