All eyes will be on Varosi Sportcsarnok Zalaegerszeg Stadium as Belarus and Bulgaria battle for three valuable points on Thursday, 5 September. View our free Belarus vs Bulgaria predictions as these teams kick off their UEFA Nations League campaign.
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Belarus vs Bulgaria predictions: A low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Belarus have no wins and no goals scored in their last four games.
- In contrast, Bulgaria are currently on a six-match unbeaten run.
- Fewer than three goals were scored in four of Belarus’ last six matches, and in each of Bulgaria's last four games.
- Belarus came out on top the last two times these teams clashed.
Correct score prediction: Belarus 1-1 Bulgaria
The spoils were shared in five of Bulgaria's last six matches, and two of their last three games ended 1-1.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bulgaria are bookies’ favourites
- HOME:18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
- DRAW:5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY:4/5 (1.80) – 55.6%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Although Belarus are the hosts, it is important to note that this UEFA Nations League match will be played in the city of Zalaegerszeg, Hungary.
Given Belarus' recent struggles, Bulgaria are the expected winners at 4/5 (1.80). Teams with these odds generally have a 55.6% probability of winning.
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Interestingly, while Belarus conceded first in three of their last four games, Bulgaria opened the scoring in three of their last four matches.
On that note, Bulgaria to score first has an appealing look at 3/5 (1.60). That one has a 62.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Bulgaria avoid a third consecutive defeat?
Despite Belarus' recent shortcomings, they were the victors in their last two clashes with Bulgaria. The first encounter between these teams took place in March 2000, and in eight skirmishes, Bulgaria have five wins while Belarus have three. Additionally, this will be the first clash between these teams in the UEFA Nations League.
Belarus preview: Hoping to kick-start their Nations League campaign with a victory
As it stands, Belarus are coming off back-to-back 4-0 defeats. They have no wins in their last four matches and did not score a single goal in that four-game stretch. However, German Barkovskiy has had eight direct goal involvements in his last 10 appearances for Dynamo Brest, so it will be interesting to see if he can help his team get back to scoring ways.
Predicted lineup: Ignatovich (GK), Polyakov, Volkov, Pavlovets, Zabelin, Yablonski, Ebong, Kaplenko, Klimovich, Morozov & Antilevski
UEFA Nations League C 08/09/24
W
Luxembourg
0
Belarus
1
UEFA Nations League C 05/09/24
D
Bulgaria
0
Belarus
0
International Match 11/06/24
L
Israel
4
Belarus
0
International Match 07/06/24
L
Russia
4
Belarus
0
International Match 26/03/24
D
Malta
0
Belarus
0
Bulgaria preview: Looking to extend their unbeaten run
Although it can be said that Bulgaria have no losses in their last six matches, five of those games ended in stalemates. In reality, the visitors managed one win in their last 15 matches stretching back to November 2022. Their last victory in a competitive match was in the Nations League two years ago, in September 2022.
Predicted lineup: Vutsov (GK), Petrov, Petkov, Antov, Popov, Despodov, Nurnberger, Panayotov, Gruev, Rusev & Kolev.
UEFA Nations League C 08/09/24
W
Northern Ireland
0
Bulgaria
1
UEFA Nations League C 05/09/24
D
Belarus
0
Bulgaria
0
International Match 08/06/24
D
Slovenia
1
Bulgaria
1
International Match 04/06/24
D
Romania
0
Bulgaria
0
International Match 25/03/24
D
Azerbaijan
1
Bulgaria
1
Player to watch: Ahmed Ahmedov
Ahmed Ahmedov received his first call-up to the national team last month, after a series of stellar performances for Spartak Varna. The 29-year-old has scored 26 times in the last 12 months. He is the top scorer in Bulgaria's Parva Liga this season. Given Bulgaria’s recent struggles in front of goal, it will be interesting to see how Ahmedov performs on his debut.
