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The action continues in League C Group 3 of the UEFA Nations League as Bulgaria and Luxembourg go head-to-head at the Hristo Botev Stadium on Saturday. Ilian Iliev’s men head into the weekend unbeaten in their last 15 games against the visitors since April 1969 and will look to extend this dominant run.
Bulgaria secured their first win of the 2024-25 Nations League campaign on September 8 when they edged out Northern Ireland 1-0 courtesy of a first-half strike from Kiril Despodov.
This followed a goalless draw with Belarus when the two nations squared off in the League C curtain-raiser in Zalaegerszeg on September 5.
Bulgaria have picked up four points from the first six available to sit second in the group standings, level on points with first-placed Belarus.
Luxembourg, on the other hand, were left empty-handed yet again in League C Group 3 as they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Belarus at the Luxembourg Stadium on September 8. Before that, Luc Holtz’s men kicked off the new Nations League campaign with a 2-0 defeat against Northern Ireland in Belfast on September 5.
Luxembourg head into the weekend on a run of four back-to-back defeats across all competitions, including friendly games, conceding nine goals and failing to find the back of the net since March’s 2-1 friendly victory over Kazakhstan.
Bulgaria vs Luxembourg Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- Bulgaria have been imperious in the history of this fixture, having picked up 13 wins and two draws from the previous 15 meetings between the two nations.
- Iliev’s men are unbeaten in six straight matches in the Nations League, picking up three wins and three draws since a 5-2 defeat against Georgia in June 2022.
- Luxembourg have failed to win five of their most recent six Nations League games, losing three and claiming two draws since June 2022.
- Bulgaria have won just two of their last six competitive home matches while losing three and playing out three stalemates.
Bulgaria vs Luxembourg Prediction
Bulgaria have enjoyed a solid start to the new campaign and will fancy their chances against Luxembourg, who have lost their last four matches in all competitions. Iliev’s men are favorites on paper and we are backing them to secure all three points in front of their home supporters.
Prediction: Bulgaria 2-0 Luxembourg
Bulgaria vs Luxembourg Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Bulgaria to win
Tip 2: Over 10.5 corners - No (There have been fewer than 11 corner kicks in seven of Bulgaria's last eight games, including friendly matches)
Tip 3: Over 2.5 goals - No (There have also been fewer than three goals scored in the hosts’ last six outings)
