Bulgaria vs Luxembourg betting tip 2024/2025 - Picks and Predictions for the UEFA Nations League match on October 12th, 2024

Bulgaria and Luxembourg will be playing against each other on Saturday, October 12th, 2024, in a UEFA Nations League football game, check the Bulgaria vs Luxembourg betting tip 2024/2025 to win with your bets.

UEFA created the Nations League competition in 2018, played on Fifa dates to increase the number of matches and boost European national football teams competitivity level. With four divisions and qualifying slots to the UEFA Euro and the World Cup. This tournament has already become a great attraction, especially in the so-called “League A”.

Stadium and City where Bulgaria vs Luxembourg will occur

The game will be played in the small Stadion Hristo Botev stadium, in the city of Galabovo, with a capacity for 3000 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.

Where to follow the live game

Take the opportunity to check out the match live in Betarena, bringing much information to your bets, including statistics, events and odds.

Introduction to the Bulgaria vs Luxembourg betting tip 2024/2025

Bulgaria is currently ranked number 71 in the FIFA Ranking, while the Luxembourg is placed at number 92 in the world soccer's premier team ranking.

Bulgaria in its last official match won (1-0) against Northern Ireland, in a match valid for UEFA Nations League. Coach I. Iliev's lined up a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Martin Minchev has a lot to be proud of in this last match. He was one of the few inspired in the Bulgaria team in the game. With good plays, he was the key player in the team's victory.

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the last round. In a dispute valid for UEFA Nations League, Luxembourg, who used a 4-1-4-1 formation, faced the Belarus team with a final score of 0-1.

In the last 20 years, the teams have met on 5 occasions. Bulgaria has the advantage in terms of record, having won 3 times and never lost. There has also been 2 draws in this period.

These nations played last against each other in a highly contested Friendly International game during the 2022 season ending in a 0-0 draw.

Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?

Bulgaria

Current leaderboard

Bulgaria comes from a victory in the last match they played in. In the clash against Northern Ireland the team coached by Ilian Dimov Iliev left with 3 points by beating the opponent by 1-0. In light of this, the team arrives for this duel in 2nd place of Group 3.

If the UEFA Nations League were to conclude now, Bulgaria would be out of the qualification for the next round, since they are in the 2nd place of the group. However, with 4 games still to play, Bulgaria can still reach the position 1 on the league table and can get a maximum of 16 points if they win their remaining matches.

In short tournaments with international teams, the tradition and name are usually a good indicator of what the team is aiming for in the championship. Since Bulgaria is playing in a lower league division of this UEFA Nations League, they will try to do their best, so that they can get 1st place in the Group and get promoted in the next edition of the tournament.

Although historical data is an important parameter, it is not the only factor that should be considered when assessing Bulgaria's chances in this UEFA Nations League. The momentum of the team coached by Ilian Dimov Iliev is also something that should be taken into consideration.

Therefore, the 71th position in FIFA's ranking also serves as an indicator. As the current moment is not the best, Bulgaria arrives as a strong shooter in this UEFA Nations League 2024/2025. That means the players come in without too much pressure, and they might even develop their best soccer.

Bulgaria analysis

Bulgaria main goal in this Nations League is to surpass their performance in the previous edition of the tournament. In that edition, they occupied the spot 2 in the group in which they participated.

Currently, in the UEFA Nations League, Bulgaria sums 1 goals for and a total of 0 goals against, after 2 rounds played.

As we approach the League C, Bulgaria is set for another intriguing match. In the inaugural game, the team had 6 shots on target, providing a glimpse into their attacking potential. This statistic adds an element of anticipation for the upcoming match, as we await to see how Bulgaria will navigate their offensive strategies in this encounter.

Luxembourg

Current leaderboard

On the other hand, his team arrives for this match looking to recover morale, losing the previous game. In the previous round, his team faced Belarus and ended up losing by 0-1. So for this game, the team arrives in 4th place in the group.

If the UEFA Nations League were to conclude now, Luxembourg would be relegated, since they are in 4th place of the group. However, with 4 games still to play, Luxembourg can still reach the position 1 on the league table and can get a maximum of 12 points if they win their remaining matches.

Many considerations apply to both teams. So perhaps the most determining factor for Luxembourg's ambition in this UEFA Nations League is the team's record in the competition as well. After all, it is expected that the more traditional teams will reach the finals. Just like Bulgaria, Luxembourg will try to get the 1st spot in the group to be promoted in the next edition of the Uefa Nations League. For this reason, this match can be really interesting.

On the other hand, when we check the team's position in the FIFA ranking, we see that Luxembourg arrives for this UEFA Nations League in position 92. This demonstrates that regardless of the number of titles they have won or not, Luxembourg comes to this UEFA Nations League without much pressure. As the moment is not the best, there is not much pressure from the fans. This can even be beneficial since the players can feel at ease and play more freely.

Luxembourg analysis

Luxembourg main goal in this Nations League is to surpass their performance in the previous edition of the tournament. In that edition, they occupied the spot 2 in the group in which they participated.

After 2 rounds, Luxembourg has conceded more goals than has scored. They conceded a total of 3 goals so far and scored 0 times.

Usually, it is with an 62% average ball possession that the Luxembourg team tries to control the game. This is because typically, teams with ball possession above 50% have some control over their opponents.

Now a few markets where you can get some return from your bets:

Goals Top Betting Tips

Most goals are scored between 75-90 as some study shows, which makes this a good time to bet for those following the live game.

Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.57.

Corners Top Betting Tips

There is an average of 2.75 corners per game, making this a good thing to note if one wishes to obtain good results in sports betting.

Take advantage of the best betting markets and start winning!

Cards Top Betting Tips

Bulgaria has an average of 2 yellow cards per game over the 2 rounds, while Luxembourg has an average of 1.3. In other words, these teams together are averaging 5 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the 'Over 4.5 cards' option in this duel.

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