Bulgaria vs Belarus prediction and betting tips on November 18, 2024
Game Prediction
On November 18, 2024, in the 6th round of the UEFA Nations League, Bulgaria will host Belarus. A victory for the home team could secure the group win, but a loss might drop them to third place.
Our prediction for the match Bulgaria vs Belarus
The "Lions" haven’t impressed for a while, and last year’s qualification campaign was a disaster. Over eight matches, they managed only four points, finishing last in their group. In contrast, 2023 was relatively better for the "White Wings." Although they didn’t contend for anything significant, they gathered 12 points, finishing ahead of Andorra and even Kosovo.
In the Nations League, Carlos Alós's squad managed to avoid defeats but only claimed a win against Luxembourg on the road. The other three games in September and October ended in draws. On Friday, facing group leaders Northern Ireland, they fell short with a 0-2 loss.
Iliev, coaching Bulgaria since late last year, began his tenure with scoreless draws against Belarus (away) and Luxembourg (home). A lone goal from Despodov brought them a victory over Northern Ireland. However, in October, they suffered a crushing 0-5 defeat in Belfast. In their last game, they secured a narrow 1-0 win in Luxembourg, with Kraev scoring in the 23rd minute.
Bulgaria vs Belarus: Probable lineups
Bulgaria (probable lineup): Mitov – Nürnberger, Petkov, Petrov, Popov – Kraev, Panayotov, Despodov, Krastev, Milanov – Kolev
Belarus (probable lineup): Lapoukhov – Pechenin, Politsevich, Martynovich, Zabelin, Pigas – Gromyko, Selyava, Yablonskiy – Shikavka, Barkovskiy
Bulgaria vs Belarus: Key statistics and trends
- Bulgaria suffered their first loss in October after a 10-match unbeaten streak.
- Belarus was undefeated in four consecutive games before losing in Belfast.
- Bulgaria wins the first half in 12% of matches, while Belarus wins in 11%.
Head-to-Head Matches: Bulgaria vs Belarus
Historically, the "Lions" have the edge. However, before their scoreless draw in September, the "Syabry" had defeated this opponent twice in a row.
Free prediction for the match Bulgaria vs Belarus
The hosts are viewed as favorites. They have shown marked improvement recently and are expected to close out the group with a win (odds – 1.71).
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