World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Bulgaria vs Turkey

Bulgaria host Turkey in this World Cup qualifying encounter at Vasil Levski, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Saturday 11 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Expect Bulgaria to Cover the Line

We’re going to side with the underdogs, with Bulgaria standing out at +1.75 against Turkey. We can get attractive Asian Handicap odds of -112 and the stake is split between +1.5 and +2.0.

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Both Teams Lost Last Time Out

Bulgaria suffered a defeat in their last game. A 3-0 World Cup qualifying scoreline occurred on the road at Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena against Georgia. Aleksandar Dimitrov's side had 43% possession and totalled three shots on target.

Turkey were defeated in their previous game, being turned over 6-0 at home to Spain in the World Cup qualifier at Konya Buyuksehir Stadyumu. The Crescent-Stars enjoyed 50% possession and had two shots on goal.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Turkey	2	1	0	1	3	8	-5	3:8	3
4	Bulgaria	2	0	0	2	0	6	-6	0:6	0

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Bulgaria – Last 10 Competitive Games

2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.5 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 6.5 attempts. Bulgaria have had 49.7% possession and 2.5 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.6 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.2 corners.

The five top scorers are Valentin Antov, Marin Petkov, Vasil Panayotov, Andrian Kraev and Kiril Despodov, with these players all scoring 1 goals. Filip Krastev, Marin Petkov and Aleksandar Kolev have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

Turkey – Last 10 Competitive Games

Turkey have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, with an average of 5.2 shots on goal, 15.6 attempts and 1.8 goals. Vincenzo Montella's team average 54.6% possession, 4.9 corners taken and 3.5 corners against them, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 10.7 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.

Kerem Akturkoglu is the leading goalscorer with 7, Irfan Kahveci has 3, with Hakan Calhanoglu and Arda Guler getting 2. Oguz Aydin has clocked up 3 assists, with Ugurcan Cakir and Mert Gunok collectively keeping 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Bulgaria vs Turkey Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the best Bulgaria vs Turkey betting tips — from our expert match prediction and correct score advice to a sharp corners pick, top player prop insights and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

Taking Bulgaria at +1.75 could be the way forward for this World Cup qualifying encounter. The underdogs have a good chance of running the opposition close and we’re happy to take betting odds of -112.

We only create the football betting tips after consulting the latest World Cup qualifying team news along with the form of both sides. There are also stats that can be mined to good effect to come up with predictions.

Key Bulgaria vs Turkey stats:

The +1.75 line has been covered by Bulgaria in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
The +1.75 line has been covered by Bulgaria in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
The -1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Turkey in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
The -1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Turkey in 15 of their last 20 games on the road.
The -1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Turkey in 2 consecutive games.

Bulgaria +1.75 Probability

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 52.9% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Published 21:08, 09 October 2025

Correct Score Prediction

Bulgaria

0 - 1 Turkey logo

Turkey

Turkey are available at +600 to secure a 1-0 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Baris Alper Yilmaz Under 0.5 Shots On Target -102

Baris Alper Yilmaz (Turkey) has finished without a shot on goal in five straight matches. We think he might fall short of the mark, with odds of -102 available when it comes to this Shots on Target bet.

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Arda Guler to Score +150

Arda Guler (Turkey) has scored two goals in his past four matches away from home. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +150 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

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Corners Prediction

Under 8.5 Corners -102

The 8.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in three consecutive Bulgaria home matches, while the same outcome has happened in three straight Turkey away games. There is juice when it comes to going under the Total Corners line and this is priced at -102.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Bulgaria

Total

7.70 2.50 5.20

Home

7.20 2.80 4.40

Away

10.60 4.60 6.00

Turkey

Total

8.40 4.90 3.50

Home

9.90 6.50 3.40

Away

9.20 4.60 4.60

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Bulgaria +1.75 -112

Both Team To Score No -159

Shots On Target Baris Alper Yilmaz Under 0.5 -102

We’ve lined up a bet builder including these picks: Bulgaria to cover the +1.75 Asian Handicap, No on the Both Teams to Score market merged with Baris Alper Yilmaz (Turkey) to not have a shot on target.

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Bulgaria vs Turkey Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Taking No Chances With Turkey

Turkey have been chalked up as the convincing -435 favourites for this World Cup qualifying encounter. This means that the bookmakers afford them a 81% probability of winning. Bulgaria are regarded as a long shot to win and you can back them at +1100.

The Half-Time Result market means that your bet will always be settled at the interval. Turkey are -156, while Bulgaria are alternatively priced at +750 and the draw is +185.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. If you think at least one side will keep a clean sheet, then Both Teams to Score No is -159.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of markets for any World Cup qualifying match. All the leading football betting sites have a massive range of pre-match and In-Play betting options.

Full-Time Result

Half-Time Result

Double Chance

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Asian Handicap

Total Goals

Both Teams to Score

Kerem Aktürkoglu Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

The First Goalscorer favourite is Kerem Aktürkoglu at +320. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.

Player Goals

Kerem Aktürkoglu (Turkey)

Arda Guler (Turkey)

Kenan Yildiz (Turkey)

Baris Alper Yilmaz (Turkey)

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Player Shots On Target

Arda Guler (Turkey)

Kenan Yildiz (Turkey)

Baris Alper Yilmaz (Turkey)

Can Uzun (Turkey)

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Last 5 Games

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Team Stats

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Bulgaria Stats

Turkey Stats

Full-Time Result

2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

An average of 0.50 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

An average of 2.50 corners awarded and 5.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 2.80 corners awarded and 4.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
An average of 7.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 7.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 3.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 4.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

An average of 49.70% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 52.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

An average of 54.60% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 50.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Bulgaria vs Turkey Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Bulgaria vs Turkey, check the team news first. We’ll share the confirmed lineups for the World Cup qualifier plus the newest injury information.