In a very interesting international friendly, Bulgaria will take on Cyprus on 6 June. With the home-field advantage behind them at Hristo Botev Stadium, perhaps Ilian Iliev’s players deserve to be named the expected winners. However, we still advise you to go over our professional Bulgaria vs Cyprus betting tips before placing a wager on this game.
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Bulgaria vs Cyprus prediction: Tight clash on Friday
Key Stats
- Cyprus haven’t won a game against Bulgaria since 10 October 2009.
- The last five matches between the two countries resulted in four victories for Bulgaria and one draw.
- 80.0% of the last five Bulgaria vs Cyprus head-to-heads resulted in under 2.5 goals.
Correct score prediction: Bulgaria 2-0 Cyprus
It’s been quite some time since Cyprus last managed to overcome this opponent. Bulgaria are proving to be a bogey team for Cyprus, which is a big plus in favour of our essential Bulgaria vs Cyprus prediction and betting tips. Two of the last seven meetings had 2-0 in favour of Bulgaria on the scoreboard after 90 minutes of play, which is another reason to trust our betting tips.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Home team favoured by experts
- HOME: 13/20 (1.65) – 60.6%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 43/10 (5.30) – 18.9%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As you can clearly see from the odds above, the favourites to win this international friendly are clearly Iliev’s troops, with a massive 60.6% win probability behind them at 13/20 (1.65). Perhaps under 2.5 goals is the best bet you could make here. The odds behind our top Bulgaria vs Cyprus prediction are valued at 13/20 (1.65) as well, which, again, indicates a 60.6% implied probability before the start of the game.
Most recent H2Hs: Bulgaria dominates local rivalry
International Match 16/11/22
Cyprus
Bulgaria
UEFA Nations League 16/11/18
Cyprus
Bulgaria
UEFA Nations League 13/10/18
Bulgaria
Cyprus
Three years have passed since the last head-to-head in which Bulgaria managed to get a routine 2-0 win over their rivals. We expect to see more of the same on Friday.
Bulgaria team news and form: Can Iliev find the right men?
Bulgaria’s horrible luck continues, as they got Euro winners Spain in Group E. Now is the time for Cherno more’s coach to make changes to his starting XI in order to see what the optimal lineup would be ahead of the clash versus La Roja.
Predicted lineup: Iliev (GK), Antov, Minkov, Petrov, Nedyalkov, Nurnberger, Despodov, Gruev, Milanov & Petkov
UEFA Nations League 23/03/25
L
Rep of Ireland
2
Bulgaria
1
UEFA Nations League 20/03/25
L
Rep of Ireland
2
Bulgaria
1
UEFA Nations League C 18/11/24
D
Belarus
1
Bulgaria
1
UEFA Nations League C 15/11/24
W
Luxembourg
0
Bulgaria
1
UEFA Nations League C 15/10/24
L
Northern Ireland
5
Bulgaria
0
Cyprus team news and form: Will Ioannis Pittas play?
It make sense that Ioannis Pittas is among the starters for his country against Bulgaria. He is the only player on his side who actually plays in Bulgaria’s first division, defending CSKA (Sofia)’s colours. It will be interesting to see if he will be able to disprove our key Bulgaria vs Cyprus prediction.
Predicted lineup: Mall (GK), Laifis, Sielis, Satsias, Malekkides, Kousoulos, Kosti, Loizou, Kastanos, Kakoullis & Pittas
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 24/03/25
L
Bosnia-Herzegovina
2
Cyprus
1
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 21/03/25
W
San Marino
0
Cyprus
2
UEFA Nations League C 18/11/24
L
Romania
4
Cyprus
1
UEFA Nations League C 15/11/24
W
Lithuania
1
Cyprus
2
UEFA Nations League C 15/10/24
L
Kosovo
3
Cyprus
0
Player to watch: Anton Nedyalkov
The good news for Bulgaria’s manager is that he will be able to count on team captain Anton Nedyalkov. The latter’s health issues are now over, he is fit and ready for action. He was among the key Ludogorets players on the pitch in the Bulgarian Cup final against Bulgarian giants CSKA (Sofia).
Nedyalkov is fresh
As stated earlier, Nedyalkov missed the opening part of the season. However, he did start making regular appearances for his club since the start of 2025, which is a good sign for our Bulgaria vs Cyprus predictions.