Turkey vs Bulgaria Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 15 Nov 2025

World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Turkey vs Bulgaria

Second-placed Turkey square off against bottom-of-the-table Bulgaria at Bursa Buyuksehir Belediye Stadyumu, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Saturday 15 November.

Backing Turkey -2.5 could be the best Asian Handicap option at odds of -118. We need them to win by at least three goals and there’s a strong chance of this happening against Bulgaria.

Turkey were winners last time out. It was a 4-1 World Cup qualifying home win against Georgia at Kocaeli Stadium. Vincenzo Montella's side recorded five shots on target and had 48% possession, with Merih Demiral bagging two, while Kenan Yildiz and Yunus Akgun also scored a goal.

Bulgaria suffered a World Cup qualifying defeat in their previous game. A 4-0 scoreline occurred on the road at Estadio Jose Zorrilla against Spain. The Lions were restricted to just 30% possession and didn’t have any shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Turkey who were victorious when they last faced Bulgaria. At Vasil Levski, a 6-1 away victory was recorded.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Turkey	6	4	1	1	17	12	5	17:12	13
4	Bulgaria	6	1	0	5	3	19	-16	3:19	3

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Turkey have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.5 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 15.1 attempts. The Crescent-Stars have averaged 56.4% possession and 5.8 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.6 goals from 4.2 shots on goal, 9.8 attempts and 3.9 corners.

Kenan Yildiz, Irfan Kahveci and Kerem Akturkoglu lead the way with 4 goals, while Arda Guler has scored 3. Hakan Calhanoglu and Oguz Aydin have the most assists with 4, while goalie Ugurcan Cakir has recorded 2 clean sheets.

Bulgaria have 1 victory, 7 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 0.5 goals from 5.3 attempts and 1.9 shots on goal. Aleksandar Dimitrov's team average 44.6% possession, 2.3 corners in their favour and 6.2 corners against, while conceding 2.6 goals from 13.5 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal.

We’ve seen Radoslav Kirilov, Valentin Antov, Marin Petkov, Vasil Panayotov and Andrian Kraev score 1 goals each. Kiril Despodov, Filip Krastev and Marin Petkov have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Turkey confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ugurcan Cakir (GK), Mehmet Zeki Celik, Merih Demiral, Abdulkerim Bardakci, Ferdi Kadioglu, Hakan Calhanoglu, Ismail Yuksek, Oguz Aydin, Arda Guler, Kenan Yildiz, Kerem Akturkoglu.

Bulgaria confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Dimitar Mitov (GK), Martin Georgiev, Kristian Dimitrov, Atanas Chernev, Hristiyan Petrov, Ilia Gruev, Andrian Kraev, Filip Krastev, Georgi Rusev, Kiril Despodov, Zdravko Dimitrov.

Turkey vs Bulgaria Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the full betting picture for Turkey vs Bulgaria, including a key match prediction, our correct score selection, best corners advice, top player prop picks and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

After careful consideration, we’re expecting this World Cup qualifying encounter to be one-sided, with Turkey chalked up at -118 to overcome a -2.5 deficit on the Asian Handicap and land a big win.

Current team news and the latest form provide useful pieces of information when it comes to making World Cup qualifying recommendations. It’s also vital to have access to all available stats so that we make the most informed football picks.

Key Turkey vs Bulgaria stats:

• The -2.5 line has been covered by Turkey in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -2.5 line has been covered by Turkey in 2 consecutive games.
• The +2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bulgaria in 4 consecutive games.

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 54.1% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Turkey 3 - 0 Bulgaria

Our prediction for the correct score is Turkey to land a 3-0 victory and this is available at +440. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kenan Yildiz to Score +130

Kenan Yildiz (Turkey) has been among the goals in back-to-back games. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +130 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Kenan Yildiz Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+102

First

+340

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-270

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Corners Prediction

Bulgaria Over 1.5 Corners -111

We’ve seen an average of 4.50 Bulgaria corners in the past 10 away games, with Turkey conceding over 1.5 corners in the previous ten matches. The latest stats suggest that it’s worth backing Bulgaria to cover the Team Corners line, with -111 available.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Turkey

Total

9.70 5.80 3.90

Home

10.70 6.90 3.80

Away

9.60 5.00 4.60

Bulgaria

Total

8.50 2.30 6.20

Home

7.30 2.40 4.90

Away

11.10 4.50 6.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-110

Under 9.5

-128

Turkey Corners

Over 7.5

-125

Under 7.5

-119

Bulgaria Corners

Over 1.5

-114

Under 1.5

-130

Most Corners

1

-10000

X

+1600

2

+1300

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Turkey vs Bulgaria Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Turkey are operating as the colossal -1429 favourites for this World Cup qualifying clash. This means the bookies give them a 93% chance of victory. At +2500, Bulgaria are regarded as having a much lower probability of winning.

Turkey and Bulgaria can be backed at -286 and +1300 respectively on the Half-Time Result market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want a quick settlement and the draw is +280.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. If you anticipate that a minimum of one side can manage a clean sheet, you might want to take the -244 about Both Teams to Score No.

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Full-Time Result

1

-1429

X

+950

2

+2500

Half-Time Result

1

-286

X

+280

2

+1300

Draw No Bet

1

-10000

2

+1900

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -2.75

-102

2 Hcp +2.75

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+215

Over 2.5

-294

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+165

No

-244

Those interested in favourite Kerem Aktürkoglu to find the net first are able to get +290. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is -128.

Kerem Aktürkoglu (Turkey)

First

-128

Anytime

+290

Arda Guler (Turkey)

First

-105

Anytime

+330

Kenan Yildiz (Turkey)

First

+102

Anytime

+340

Irfan Can Kahveci (Turkey)

First

+145

Anytime

+500

Hakan Çalhanoglu (Turkey)

First

+165

Anytime

+525

Orkun Kokcu (Turkey)

First

+200

Anytime

+650

Ferdi Kadioglu (Turkey)

First

+400

Anytime

+1300

Ismail Yüksek (Turkey)

First

+430

Anytime

+1300

Zeki Çelik (Turkey)

First

+500

Anytime

+1600

Merih Demiral (Turkey)

First

+575

Anytime

+1900

Kiril Despodov (Bulgaria)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Eren Elmali (Turkey)

First

+600

Anytime

+2000

Martin Minchev (Bulgaria)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Radoslav Kirilov (Bulgaria)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Abdülkerim Bardakci (Turkey)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Mert Müldür (Turkey)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Irfan Can Kahveci (Turkey)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

+108

Hakan Çalhanoglu (Turkey)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-110

Orkun Kokcu (Turkey)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-141

Kerem Aktürkoglu (Turkey)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-189

Arda Guler (Turkey)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-217

Kenan Yildiz (Turkey)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-270

Kiril Despodov (Bulgaria)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-270

Martin Minchev (Bulgaria)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-270

Ferdi Kadioglu (Turkey)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-455

Ismail Yüksek (Turkey)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-476

Radoslav Kirilov (Bulgaria)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-500

Zeki Çelik (Turkey)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-667

Merih Demiral (Turkey)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-833

Eren Elmali (Turkey)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-909

Mert Müldür (Turkey)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-1250

Abdülkerim Bardakci (Turkey)

Over 0.5

+390

Under 0.5

-1429

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Turkey Stats

Bulgaria Stats

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.50 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 4.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 0.50 goals scored and 2.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.60 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 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 5.80 corners awarded and 3.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.90 corners awarded and 3.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 2.30 corners awarded and 6.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 6.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 56.40% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 55.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 44.60% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 47.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches

Turkey vs Bulgaria Lineups & Team News

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