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Northern Ireland vs Bulgaria: Nations League Match Prediction
Northern Ireland will host Bulgaria in the fourth round of the Nations League on October 15. Will the hosts be able to take revenge on their opponents for the defeat in the first round, or will the Bulgarians be able to prove themselves again and extend their unbeaten streak in the group? In the forecast, we have analyzed in detail the form in which the teams are approaching the face-to-face meeting and selected the most reliable bets. What choice should you make?
Command Analysis
Northern Ireland
N. IrelandCurrent form
The Northern Ireland team was considered one of the main contenders for victory in the group before the start of the group stage, but so far it occupies only the third line in the group. However, Michael O'Neill team is only one point behind Bulgaria and Belarus and could well break into the first line today. There was a chance to improve the situation in the last round, but Belarus defended a goalless draw.
Disqualifications and injuries
The hosts have no problems with the squad.
Interesting trends for betting
- Northern Ireland have won their last three home games
- Northern Ireland have not beaten Bulgaria in their last six matches – five defeats and a draw
Tentative lineup : Charles - Hume, McNair, Toal - Bradley, Price, Charles, Saville, Lewis - Reid, Marshall.
Bulgaria
BulgariaCurrent form
The Bulgarian national team was frankly unimpressive in the last World Cup and Euro qualifiers, but Ilian Iliev team improved in the Nations League and has not lost a single match yet. With five points, the Bulgarians are currently in second place in the table and are behind the leader Belarus only by additional indicators. A goalless draw against Luxembourg in the last round extended Bulgaria unbeaten streak in all tournaments to nine matches.
Disqualifications and injuries
The visitors have no problems with their lineup.
Interesting trends for betting
- Bulgaria have not lost in their last nine matches – two wins and seven draws
- Bulgaria have not conceded in their last three matches
Approximate composition : Mitov - Popov, Petkov, Atanasov, Nuremberger - Kirilov, Kostadinov, Gruev - Despodov, Kolev, Krastev.
Trends
Bet Exact score 1:0
Northern Ireland have had this scoreline twice in their last six matches
4.75Northern Ireland to score in first half
The bet has been successful in Northern Ireland last two home games
2.05Bet Total first half under 1.5 goals
In Bulgaria last three matches, this bet was successful
1.27Tip and bets
The Northern Ireland team failed to beat Belarus on a neutral field in the last round and missed the opportunity to take the top spot. However, today the "green-white" army is unlikely to miss their chance - on their home field, Northern Ireland is traditionally very strong and often beats even top European teams, to which Bulgaria, with all its merits, can hardly be attributed today.
We think that the visitors have no chance. The forecast is a victory for Northern Ireland . This bet is offered with a coefficient of 1.95
Bet on total
Northern Ireland will undoubtedly play only to win at home, but it is unlikely that you should expect adventurous football from the hosts from the first minutes - they will probably increase the tempo and pressure gradually, not forgetting about defense. Bulgaria also does not play attacking football and concedes very few goals, in such a match it is unlikely that you should count on a goal extravaganza, the outcome of the match can be decided by one goal.
Bet - total under two goals. This bet is offered for 1.85
Bet on corners
Northern Ireland will probably play first at home and will win on corners without any problems.
Bet - Asian handicap (-2) on corners for Northern Ireland. This bet is offered for 1.89
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