Bulgaria vs Northern Ireland: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 08 September

Betiball's prediction for Bulgaria vs Northern Ireland on 08 September 2024 (kick-off: 12:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Bulgaria vs Northern Ireland preview before placing your bet.

Bulgaria vs Northern Ireland: Starting Lineups Time : 08/09/2024 12:00

Bulgaria
1 - 0
Finished
Northern Ireland
90+1' event Fabian Nuernberger
78' event Ahmed Ahmedov
78' event Stanislav Ivanov / Kiril Despodov
78' event Simeon Petrov / Georgi Kostadinov
72' event Vasil Panayotov / Martin Minchev
72' event Zdravko Dimitrov / Radoslav Kirilov
63' event Ahmed Ahmedov / Alexander Kolev
40' event Kiril Despodov
event 83' Ross McCausland / Trai Hume
event 82' Alistair Mccann / Isaac Price
event 81' Trai Hume
event 73' Paul Smyth / George Saville
event 73' Callum Marshall / Patrick McNair
event 59' Shayne Lavery / Dion Charles
event 59' Conor Bradley
event 29' Patrick McNair
event 27' Shea Charles
90+1' event Fabian Nuernberger
event 83' Ross McCausland / Trai Hume
78' event Ahmed Ahmedov
event 82' Alistair Mccann / Isaac Price
78' event Stanislav Ivanov / Kiril Despodov
event 81' Trai Hume
78' event Simeon Petrov / Georgi Kostadinov
event 73' Paul Smyth / George Saville
72' event Vasil Panayotov / Martin Minchev
event 73' Callum Marshall / Patrick McNair
72' event Zdravko Dimitrov / Radoslav Kirilov
event 59' Shayne Lavery / Dion Charles
63' event Ahmed Ahmedov / Alexander Kolev
event 59' Conor Bradley
40' event Kiril Despodov
event 29' Patrick McNair
event 27' Shea Charles
Bulgaria Bulgaria
Substitutions
#22 Stanislav Ivanov
#18 Vasil Panayotov
#19 Ahmed Ahmedov
#15 Simeon Petrov
#20 Zdravko Dimitrov
#6 Valentin Antov
#10 Georgi Minchev
#21 Svetoslav Vutsov
#23 Ivan Dyulgerov
#14 Georgi Rusev
#2 Ertan Tombak
#12 Ivan Minchev
Bulgaria Bulgaria Northern Ireland Northern Ireland
9Shots9
3Shots on Goal3
19Fouls12
2Corner Kick4
15Free kick21
2Offside1
2Yellow card4
33Aerial37
3Save2
9Successful Tackles12
14Interceptions6
16Long pass12
1Assist0
6Shots off goal6
1Hit The Post0
22Head Success13
9Tackle12
6Dribbles7
21Throw-in28
344Passes375
77Attacks101
34Dangerous attacks37
2Corner Kicks(HT)0
Northern Ireland Northern Ireland
Substitutions
#7 Ross McCausland
#8 Callum Marshall
#11 Paul Smyth
#9 Shayne Lavery
#16 Alistair Mccann
#18 Eoin Toal
#23 Josh Clarke
#20 Ethan Galbraith
#12 Luke Kevin Southwood
#13 Corry Evans
#21 Josh Magennis
#15 Bradley Lyons
Commentary
90+1' Fabian Nuernberger - Bulgaria receive a yellow card
83' Northern Ireland — substitution: Ross McCausland / Trai Hume
82' Northern Ireland — substitution: Alistair Mccann / Isaac Price
81' Trai Hume - Northern Ireland receive a yellow card
78' Ahmed Ahmedov - Bulgaria receive a yellow card
78' Bulgaria — substitution: Stanislav Ivanov / Kiril Despodov
78' Bulgaria — substitution: Simeon Petrov / Georgi Kostadinov
73' Northern Ireland — substitution: Paul Smyth / George Saville
73' Northern Ireland — substitution: Callum Marshall / Patrick McNair
72' Bulgaria — substitution: Vasil Panayotov / Martin Minchev
72' Bulgaria — substitution: Zdravko Dimitrov / Radoslav Kirilov
63' Bulgaria — substitution: Ahmed Ahmedov / Alexander Kolev
59' Northern Ireland — substitution: Shayne Lavery / Dion Charles
59' Conor Bradley - Northern Ireland receive a yellow card
40' Goal! Kiril Despodov - Bulgaria
29' Patrick McNair - Northern Ireland receive a yellow card
27' Shea Charles - Northern Ireland receive a yellow card

How We Build the Bulgaria vs Northern Ireland Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Bulgaria vs Northern Ireland on 08 September 2024 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 Northern 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 Northern 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 Northern 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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