Luxembourg vs Bulgaria prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - November 15, 2024
One of the matchups in the fifth round of the UEFA Nations League group stage will take place on Friday at the *Stade de Luxembourg*, where Luxembourg will host Bulgaria. I suggest placing a bet on the number of goals in this match, with promising chances of success.
Match Preview
Luxembourg has had a poor start in the current Nations League, failing to earn points in the first two matches, suffering defeats. However, in the following two games, the team managed to snatch draws against Bulgaria (0-0) and Belarus (1-1), allowing them to earn two points. Despite these results, Luxembourg remains at the bottom of Group 3 in League C.
A loss in the next match will guarantee them the last place in the group. It is worth noting that Luxembourg, along with Bulgaria and Cyprus, is among the four teams in League C yet to secure a win in this edition of the Nations League. In terms of attack, the team continues to disappoint, having scored just one goal in four matches, which is the worst record in the league.
Bulgaria suffered its biggest defeat in Nations League history, losing to Northern Ireland with a humiliating scoreline of 0-5. This loss marked the second time Bulgaria conceded five goals in the competition, and it ended their 7-match unbeaten streak in the Nations League (3 wins, 4 draws).
Furthermore, the impressive run of four matches without conceding a goal from Bulgaria's defense also came to an end in this game. As a result of the loss to Northern Ireland, Bulgaria dropped to 3rd place in Group 3, losing one position. However, a victory in the next match will guarantee them survival in League C and keep their hopes alive for winning the group.
Probable Lineups
- Luxembourg: Maurice; Carlsson, Chanot, Dzogovic, Bonert, Barreiro, Martins, Jans, Olesen, Sinani, Muratovic
- Bulgaria: Mitov; Nurnberger, Atanasov, Petkov, Popov; Gruev, Kostadinov, Kirilov, Minchev, Kolev, Despodov
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- The teams have drawn in the last three encounters, with no goals in the last two
- Previously, Bulgaria won 13 consecutive matches against Luxembourg
- Luxembourg has failed to win in the last six meetings
Prediction
The bookmakers see this as an even contest, and that seems obvious, especially considering recent head-to-head results. We believe the best bet here is "Under 2.0 goals" with odds of 1.80.
