Ireland vs Bulgaria Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds

Bet Against Goals

Ireland and Bulgaria meet in the second leg of this UEFA Nations League play-off tie at Aviva Stadium, with Ireland winning the first leg 2-1.

Providing that Under 2.5 Goals are scored, then we will win with our betting prediction. Take the -163 that Ireland and Bulgaria will play out a low-scoring clash.

Match Preview & H2H

Ireland won 2-1 when visiting Bulgaria at Hristo Botev in the first leg, with Bulgaria having 58% possession. Shots on goal finished 3-3, while Finn Azaz and Matt Doherty scored for Ireland along with Marin Petkov finding the net for Bulgaria.

In the sides 14 H2H clashes, we have seen six draws, five Ireland wins and three Bulgaria victories, with an average of 2.0 goals per game being scored.

Confirmed Lineups

Ireland confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Caoimhin Kelleher (GK), Matt Doherty, Nathan Collins, Jake O'Brien, Robert Brady, Michael Johnston, Finn Azaz, Josh Cullen, Jason Knight, Evan Ferguson, Troy Parrott.

Bulgaria confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Plamen Iliev (GK), Valentin Antov, Simeon Petrov, Anton Nedyalkov, Nikolay Minkov, Fabian Nuernberger, Marin Petkov, Georgi Milanov, Ilia Gruev, Kiril Despodov, Bozhidar Kraev.

Expert Nations League Analysis

The form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide an expert verdict, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.

Key Ireland vs Bulgaria stats:

• 14 of the last 20 Ireland matches have resulted in BTTS No
• In 7 of the last 10 Ireland home matches, there have been Under 2.5 Goals
• Ireland failed to score in 11 of their last 20 matches
• In 14 of the last 20 Bulgaria matches, there have been Under 2.5 Goals

Ireland vs Bulgaria Prediction

Both sides can keep things tight. That is why our prediction for this Nations League play-off encounter is Under 2.5 Goals. Grab the -163 that two or less goals are scored.

There are some great alternative markets and that includes Under 2.5 + Both Teams to Score No which covers five different possible scorelines.

Our Pick

Under 2.5 Goals @ -163 Bet Now

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Ireland vs Bulgaria Odds

The bookies betting odds have Ireland as -163 favourites for this Nations League Relegation clash, implying that they are 62% likely to win the match. Bulgaria are the outsiders at +450 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The game is predicted to be a low-scoring one and that is borne out by Under 2.5 Goals trading at short odds. If you think this points to a low-scoring or one-sided affair, then BTTS No could be an option at -175.

There are hundreds of markets when it comes to betting on the Nations League coupon and we recommend visiting the leading betting sites to find the bet that matches your view on the game.

Team Stats

Latest Nations League Relegation and match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Team News

Get the Ireland vs Bulgaria team news as soon as it becomes available. It’s great to know which players are available for the next game.

We’ll publish the confirmed lineups as soon as they’re available. You can compare this to the previous starting 11s and understand the formations and substitutes.

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