Bulgaria will hope to halt their losing streak when they take on Spain in the fourth round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers at Jose Zorrilla Stadium on Tuesday, 14 October 2025.
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Spain vs Bulgaria predictions: A high-scoring affair
Key stats
- At least three goals were scored in nine of Spain's last 10 matches.
- Bulgaria's last seven games went above the 2.5-goal threshold.
- Spain have led at half-time in six consecutive matches across all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Spain 4-0 Bulgaria
Spain have a perfect three wins from three in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, scoring 11 goals without conceding. They defeated Bulgaria by three unanswered goals away from home in the reverse fixture.
Keeping in mind that Bulgaria have conceded four goals on average in these qualifiers, anything other than a comfortable victory for Spain would be a surprise.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Spain are odds-on favourites
- HOME: 1/50 (1.02) – 98%
- DRAW: 25/1 (26.00) – 3.8%
- AWAY: 55/1 (56.00) – 1.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
With three wins in as many FIFA World Cup qualifying games, Spain are leading the Group E standings with nine points.
On the other hand, Bulgaria have lost three of three games so far, and are at the bottom of the table, scoring only once while conceding 12 times.
Ahead of this skirmish, Spain are the expected winners at 1/50 (1.02). Teams with these odds usually have a 98% probability of winning.
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Also, keeping in mind that two of both teams' last three respective games went below the 4.5-goal threshold, under 4.5 total goals has an appealing look at 9/10 (1.90). That one has a 52.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Business as usual for Spain?
Bulgaria have never beaten Spain in their six previous clashes (D1, L5). It is fair to point out that this will be the second encounter between these outfits in the last two decades, the reverse fixture being their first since 2002.
Spain preview: Looking to extend their winning streak
The Spanish squad faced injury problems with the likes of Dani Carvajal, Rodri, Fermin Lopez, Gavi, Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal all missing out. However, the players available have lived up to expectations as they beat Georgia 2-0 on Saturday to keep their 100% record in Group E intact.
Forwards Mikel Oyarzabal and Yeremy Pino were on the scoresheet last time out and are again expected to line up in the final third alongside Barcelona's Ferran Torres in a largely unchanged XI from the win against the Crusaders.
Predicted lineup: Simon (GK), Porro, Le Normand, Cubarsi, Cucurella, Pedri, Zubimendi, Merino, Oyarzabal, Torres & Pino.
Last five matches
- Spain 2-0 Georgia
- Turkey 0-6 Spain
- Bulgaria 0-3 Spain
- Portugal 2-2 Spain (5-3 AP)
- Spain 5-4 France
Bulgaria preview: Eyeing their first win
The qualification campaign is going badly for the Bulgarians at the moment, with the recent 6-1 defeat at home extending their losing streak in the group to three.
Up against Spain on the road this time, there is little they can do in terms of the expected result, but coach Aleksandar Dimitrov could decide to go with a five-man defence to try and manage the scoreline, while Kiril Despodov plays as the lone striker up front.
Predicted lineup: Mitov (GK), Popov, Hristov, Bozhinov, Petrov, Petkov, Stoyanov, Kraev, Kirilov, Chochev & Despodov.
Last five matches
- Bulgaria 1-6 Turkey
- Georgia 3-0 Bulgaria
- Bulgaria 0-3 Spain
- Greece 4-0 Bulgaria
- Bulgaria 2-2 Cyprus
Player to watch: Mikel Oyarzabal
Mikel Oyarzabal found the net in Spain’s victory over Georgia last weekend. The Real Sociedad forward has five goal contributions in three FIFA World Cup qualifying games and will fancy his chances against Bulgaria after drawing first blood in the reverse fixture.