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North Macedonia Draw no Bet
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Both Teams to Score
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Bulgaria and North Macedonia begin their new Nations League campaigns with a League C Group 4 fixture in Razgrad. Can the plucky North Macedonians cause an upset this week? Read our free predictions and find the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Bulgaria vs North Macedonia – Free Betting Tips & Predictions
North Macedonia have lost only two of their last nine international fixtures ahead of their latest test against Bulgaria on Thursday. Read our top three predictions for this week’s fixture below.
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North Macedonia Draw no Bet
North Macedonia sent shockwaves across Europe when they eliminate Italy in the World Cup playoffs in March and though their quest for qualification was ultimately ended by Portugal, their showing against the Italians highlighted just how potent a force the Lynxes can be. North Macedonia have tasted defeat just twice in nine assignments overall and the could be worth siding with in the draw no bet stakes against an uninspiring Bulgaria outfit on Thursday.
Both Teams to Score
Both Bulgaria and North Macedonia have been reliable goal-scorers over the past year and we expect the net to rattle at both ends when they meet on Thursday. The Bulgarians have notched in eight of their last nine contests, while the Lynxes have impacted the scoresheet in five of their last eight matches. With those strong records digested, we recommend backing both teams to register in Razgrad.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Bulgaria vs North Macedonia
Below you can find our selection of the best stats for Thursday’s match alongside a tool to help you choose the best odds.
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29/03/16 IM | North Macedonia  North Macedonia | 0 - 2 |  Bulgaria Bulgaria |
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29/03/22 IM | Croatia  Croatia | 2 - 1 | Bulgaria Bulgaria |
26/03/22 IM | Qatar  Qatar | 2 - 1 | Bulgaria Bulgaria |
15/11/21 E-WCQ | Switzerland  Switzerland | 4 - 0 | Bulgaria Bulgaria |
11/11/21 IM | Ukraine  Ukraine | 1 - 1 | Bulgaria Bulgaria |
12/10/21 E-WCQ | Bulgaria Bulgaria | 2 - 1 |  Northern Ireland Northern Ireland |
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29/03/22 E-WCQ |  Portugal Portugal | 2 - 0 | North Macedonia North Macedonia |
24/03/22 E-WCQ |  Italy Italy | 0 - 1 | North Macedonia North Macedonia |
14/11/21 E-WCQ | North Macedonia North Macedonia | 3 - 1 |  Iceland Iceland |
11/11/21 E-WCQ |  Armenia Armenia | 0 - 5 | North Macedonia North Macedonia |
11/10/21 E-WCQ | North Macedonia North Macedonia | 0 - 4 |  Germany Germany |
Bulgaria vs North Macedonia Team News and Lineups
Bulgaria Predicted Lineup
Levski Sofia pair Andrian Kraev and Iliyan Stefanov are two of three uncapped players alongside Cherno More keeper Ivan Dyulgerov hoping to make a splash for Bulgaria this week. 16 of the players in Yasen Petrov's selection are based in the Bulgarian domestic league, so there will be plenty of performers hoping to catch the eye.
Predicted Lineup for Bulgaria:Vutsov – Turitsov, P. Hristov, A. Hristov, Jodanov – Malinov, Chochev, Nedelev – Despodov, Krilov, Minchev
North Macedonia Predicted Lineup
Blagoja Milevski has picked seven uncapped players in his latest North Macedonian squad. Valon Ethemi, who plays for Turkish side Istanbulspor, Enis Fazlagikj who competes at club level for Wisla Krakow in Poland and striker Dorian Babunski who plies his trade with Debrecen in Hungary are among those tipped to win first caps this week.
Predicted Lineup for North Macedonia:Dimitrievski – Ristevski, Velkovski, Musliu, Alioski – Spriovski, Bardhi, Churlinov, Elmas, Trajkovski – Ristovski
Bulgaria vs North Macedonia Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the last meeting between these nations?
Bulgaria beat North Macedonia 2-0 when the teams last met in March 2016.
What time does this fixture kick off?
The game is scheduled to start at 18:00 CET (GMT +1).
Which side is favourite to win this week?
North Macedonia have been priced as slight favourites to edge out Bulgaria on Thursday.
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