Bulgaria vs Ireland: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 March

Betiball's prediction for Bulgaria vs Ireland on 20 March 2025 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Bulgaria vs Ireland preview before placing your bet.

Bulgaria vs Ireland: Starting Lineups Time : 20/03/2025 15:45

Bulgaria
1 - 2
Finished
Ireland
90+4' event Nikolay Minkov
86' event Vladimir Nikolov / Andrian Kraev
86' event Ilian Iliev / Filip Krastev
85' event Anton Nedyalkov
72' event Nikolay Minkov / Fabian Nuernberger
72' event Bozhidar Kraev / Lukas Petkov
61' event Zhivko Atanasov
59' event Andrian Kraev
46' event Plamen Iliev / Dimitar Mitov
6' event Marin Petkov
event 81' Rocco Vata
event 80' Rocco Vata / Jason Knight
event 79' Jake OBrien / Ryan Manning
event 76' Jack Taylor / Finn Azaz
event 76' Evan Ferguson / Troy Parrott
event 76' Mark Sykes / Michael Johnston
event 61' Jason Knight
event 51' Michael Johnston
event 47' Finn Azaz
event 42' Matt Doherty
event 21' Finn Azaz
90+4' event Nikolay Minkov
event 81' Rocco Vata
86' event Vladimir Nikolov / Andrian Kraev
event 80' Rocco Vata / Jason Knight
86' event Ilian Iliev / Filip Krastev
event 79' Jake OBrien / Ryan Manning
85' event Anton Nedyalkov
event 76' Jack Taylor / Finn Azaz
72' event Nikolay Minkov / Fabian Nuernberger
event 76' Evan Ferguson / Troy Parrott
72' event Bozhidar Kraev / Lukas Petkov
event 76' Mark Sykes / Michael Johnston
61' event Zhivko Atanasov
event 61' Jason Knight
59' event Andrian Kraev
event 51' Michael Johnston
46' event Plamen Iliev / Dimitar Mitov
event 47' Finn Azaz
6' event Marin Petkov
event 42' Matt Doherty
event 21' Finn Azaz
Bulgaria Bulgaria
Substitutions
#23 Plamen Iliev
#10 Bozhidar Kraev
#22 Ilian Iliev
#17 Nikolay Minkov
#9 Vladimir Nikolov
#7 Radoslav Kirilov
#6 Valentin Antov
#13 Stanislav Shopov
#15 Simeon Petrov
#18 Vasil Panayotov
#12 Dimitar Sheytanov
Bulgaria Bulgaria Ireland Ireland
7Shots11
3Shots on Goal3
21Fouls10
2Corner Kick3
10Free kick21
4Yellow card4
34Aerial42
1Save2
10Successful Tackles9
11Interceptions11
28Long pass21
1Assist2
5Substitution5
1Shots off goal7
17Head Success21
3Blocked1
10Tackle11
8Dribbles6
18Throw-in14
507Passes392
92Attacks88
31Dangerous attacks38
1Corner Kicks(HT)1
Ireland Ireland
Substitutions
#9 Evan Ferguson
#5 Jake OBrien
#14 Rocco Vata
#18 Jack Taylor
#13 Mark Sykes
#23 Mark Travers
#12 Jimmy Dunne
#16 Gavin Bazunu
#17 Andy Moran
#19 Sinclair Armstrong
#20 James Abankwah
#10 Adam Idah
Commentary
90+4' Nikolay Minkov - Bulgaria receive a yellow card
86' Bulgaria — substitution: Vladimir Nikolov / Andrian Kraev
86' Bulgaria — substitution: Ilian Iliev / Filip Krastev
85' Anton Nedyalkov - Bulgaria receive a yellow card
81' Rocco Vata - Ireland receive a yellow card
80' Ireland — substitution: Rocco Vata / Jason Knight
79' Ireland — substitution: Jake OBrien / Ryan Manning
76' Ireland — substitution: Jack Taylor / Finn Azaz
76' Ireland — substitution: Evan Ferguson / Troy Parrott
76' Ireland — substitution: Mark Sykes / Michael Johnston
72' Bulgaria — substitution: Nikolay Minkov / Fabian Nuernberger
72' Bulgaria — substitution: Bozhidar Kraev / Lukas Petkov
61' Zhivko Atanasov - Bulgaria receive a yellow card
61' Jason Knight - Ireland receive a yellow card
59' Andrian Kraev - Bulgaria receive a yellow card
51' Michael Johnston - Ireland receive a yellow card
47' Finn Azaz - Ireland receive a yellow card
46' Bulgaria — substitution: Plamen Iliev / Dimitar Mitov
42' Goal! Matt Doherty - Ireland
21' Goal! Finn Azaz - Ireland
6' Goal! Marin Petkov - Bulgaria

How We Build the Bulgaria vs Ireland Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Bulgaria vs Ireland on 20 March 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Bulgaria vs Ireland Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Bulgaria's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Ireland's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Bulgaria and Ireland sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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