Bulgaria vs Spain Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Sep 2025

World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Bulgaria vs Spain

Bulgaria host Spain in this World Cup qualifying game at Vasil Levski, with kick-off set for 02:45 on Friday 5 September 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Can Bulgaria Avoid a Heavy Defeat?

We’re expecting a return by betting Bulgaria +2.25 at 1.95, with our stake split between +2 and +2.5. This Asian Handicap bet against Spain means that we have some insurance for the underdogs.

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Both Teams Suffered Defeat in Previous Game

Bulgaria were beaten last game and this was on the road at Aviva Stadium. Ireland claimed a 2-1 Nations League victory. The Lions had 52% possession and two shots on target, with Valentin Antov being the goalscorer.

Spain were beaten in their previous game and this was in the Nations League final at Allianz Arena where Portugal claimed a penalty shootout win (2-2 AET). Luis de la Fuente's side had the lion’s share of the ball recording 62% possession and six shots on goal, with Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Oyarzabal both on target.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Bulgaria	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Spain	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Bulgaria have 2 wins, 3 losses and 5 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 6.2 attempts. Ilian Iliev's men have averaged 51.2% possession and 2.6 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.4 goals from 3.8 shots on goal, 10.2 attempts and 5.9 corners.

Kiril Despodov is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Valentin Antov, Marin Petkov, Vasil Panayotov and Andrian Kraev each have 1. The leading assistors have been Filip Krastev and Aleksandar Kolev with 2.

Spain have 7 victories, 1 defeat and 2 draws, with an average of 3.3 goals from 7.3 shots on goal and 18.4 attempts. La Roja have averaged 56.4% possession, 580.4 passes, 5.2 corners awarded and 4.0 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.4 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 11.7 attempts.

Mikel Oyarzabal has landed 4 goals, Lamine Yamal 3, with Martin Zubimendi and two others scoring 2. Pedri, Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro have clocked up 2 assists, with David Raya keeping 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Bulgaria predicted lineup (3-2-4-1): Svetoslav Vutsov (GK), Kristian Dimitrov, Rosen Bozhinov, Anton Nedyalkov, Nikolay Minkov, Fabian Nuernberger, Marin Petkov, Andrian Kraev, Ilia Gruev, Radoslav Kirilov, Kiril Despodov.

Spain predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Unai Simon (GK), Daniel Carvajal, Pau Cubarsi, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella, Rodri, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Nico Williams, Mikel Oyarzabal.

Bulgaria vs Spain Prediction & Betting Tips

This expert Bulgaria vs Spain betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, corners analysis, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

Bulgaria are appealing with a +2.25 goal start for this World Cup qualifying game. We think that the hosts can stay close to their opponents over the ninety minutes and the Asian Handicap odds of 1.95 look attractive.

In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the World Cup qualifying team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key Bulgaria vs Spain stats:

• The +2.25 line has been covered by Bulgaria in 9 consecutive games at home.
• The +2.25 line has been covered by Bulgaria in 17 of their last 18 games at home.
• The +2.25 line has been covered by Bulgaria in 18 of their last 20 games.
• The -2.25 line hasn’t been covered by Spain in 6 consecutive games.
• The -2.25 line hasn’t been covered by Spain in 18 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -2.25 line hasn’t been covered by Spain in 8 of their last 10 games.

Bulgaria +2.25 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 51.3% prospect of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Bulgaria 0 - 1 Spain

There are betting odds of 7.50 that Spain land a 1-0 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners

It has now been eight consecutive Bulgaria home games where the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered. Let’s stick with this betting trend and back the sides to go under the Total Corners line at odds of 1.67.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Bulgaria

Total

8.50 2.60 5.90

Home

7.60 3.20 4.40

Away

11.10 4.50 6.60

Spain

Total

9.20 5.20 4.00

Home

9.30 5.80 3.50

Away

9.00 5.60 3.40

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Total Corners

Bulgaria Corners

Spain Corners

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Bulgaria vs Spain Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Spain Massive Favourites With Betting Sites

The bookies are taking no chances with their betting odds of 1.09 about Spain which reflects they have a 92% chance of winning this World Cup qualifying encounter. At 29.00, Bulgaria are regarded as having a much lower probability of winning.

If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Spain are 1.41 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Bulgaria are 15.00 and the draw is priced at 3.35.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. If you’re looking to wager Both Teams to Score No, this is currently available at 1.36.

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Lamine Yamal Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Lamine Yamal is the market leader at 3.35 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Bulgaria Stats

Spain Stats

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 3.30 goals scored and 2.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 5.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 4.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 2.60 corners awarded and 5.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 3.20 corners awarded and 4.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 7.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 3.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 51.20% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 54.80% 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 56.40% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 60.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 away matches

Bulgaria vs Spain Lineups & Team News

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