Bulgaria vs Hungary Prediction & Match Preview

Hungary have all but qualified for the 2024 European Championship as they need only a point from the remaining two games to mathematically secure the top-two finish in Group G.

They will have a great chance to do so right away on Thursday when they visit winless Bulgaria in Matchday No 7 at Stadion Hristo Botev.

The match in Plovdiv will be played without fans in attendance which should boost the appeal for the away win picks even more.

Hungary slipped up in away games against Montenegro and Lithuania so far in the qualifying campaign but they’ve managed to win the remaining four outings, including both home and away fixtures against main rivals in the section, Serbia.

Dominik Szoboszlai came in clutch for the Hungarians last month in Vilnius when his goal and assist helped the team avoid a defeat to Lithuania (a 2-2 stalemate).

Bulgaria are the only winless side in the section. They have just two points from the inaugural six matches. As things stay, they will not feature the March playoffs either, meaning their dream of playing in a major tournament will not become a reality for at least several more years.

The team led by Ilian Iliev scored just one goal in the last four matches in all competitions. Only one of their last six games across competitions saw three or more goals scored.

Latest Meetings

Hungary have been much more successful historically with 9 wins, 2 draws, and just 2 losses in the last 13 meetings with Bulgaria.

Hungary will go into this on the back of two straight wins in this matchup, scoring three goals in each of the outings in the process.

Only two of the last six H2H clashes between these teams saw three or more goals scored.

The Verdict

Hungary possess much more quality in their ranks and we have no other option but to go for the away win pick at the 1.60 odds.

Since the Bulgarians have been struggling badly to create chances in the final third of late, we will alternatively back the visitors to keep a clean sheet at the 2.00 odds.

Steffen Schmidt- November 16, 2023

Bulgaria vs Hungary Betting Tips

Hungary to win

OK

	1.75 Odds
	1.67 Odds

Hungary to keep a clean sheet

OK

2.00 Odds